Stats

I met with my coach, Jerry, on Wednesday.  I meet with him two to four times a month to check in and make sure I'm on track. I knew I'd made some gains towards leaning out, but was pleasantly surprised at how much I'd accomplished in the last two weeks! I had been at a bit of a plateau after putting on some fat this summer (Hot dogs and marshmallows are delicious, just in case you didn't know that!). 
I've had a really great training week, and have been able to push hard. I've also been very strict with my food intake and have followed my meal plans exactly.  Short term I'm looking forward to another hard push week next week and long term I'm looking forward to being able to add lean muscle mass over the next months!

Here's what my progress has looked like this fall:

August 19
Weight 144.4
Body fat 13%

September 2
Weight 143.4
Body fat 12.5%

September 15
Weight 144.6
Body fat 12.8%

September 30
Weight 142.6
Body fat 11.8%

October 14
Weight 140.8
Body fat 10.8%

On Fridays, we flex!

Progress Report

September 20, 2013
Body fat 19%

November 4, 2013
134.4 lbs
Waist at belly button 33"
Waist at smallest 30"
Mid-thigh 18.5"
Thigh at biggest point 20"
Arm (not flexed, right) 10.5"

November 10, 2013
133 lbs
Waist at belly button 32"
Waist at smallest 29.5"
Chest 35"
Mid-thigh 18"
Thigh at biggest point 19.5"

December 8, 2013
131.8 lbs
Waist at belly button: 31"
Waist at smallest 29"
Body fat 18.5%

January 3, 2014
133.2 lbs
Waist at belly button 30"
Waist at smallest 28.5"
Mid-thigh 18 3/4"
Thigh at biggest 20"
Arm 10.5"
Body Fat 17.7%

February 19, 2014
136 lbs
Waist at belly button 30"
Waist at smallest 28.5"
Mid-thigh 19 1/4"
Thigh at biggest 20 1/4"
Bicep (flexed) 11.5"
Arm (not flexed) 11"
Body Fat 14.5%

A reminder to us ladies that lower body weight doesn't always equal more fitness!

Caliper body fat

Week in Review

Monday Weight Lifting & elliptical
Tuesday HIIT, Butt Cardio Boot Camp, Weight Lifting
Wednesday Rest
Thursday Weight Lifting & Abs
Friday Yoga, HIIT, Abs
Saturday HIIT
Sunday Run 4.66 miles


My progress, starting with the Thin for Thanksgiving Challenge measurements:
November 4, 2013:
134.4 lbs
Waist at belly button 33"
True waist 30"

November 10, 2013:
133 lbs
Waist at belly button 32"
True waist 29.5"

Today, December 8, 2013:
131.8 lbs
Waist at belly button: 31"
True waist 29"
Current body fat 18.5%
Toda

Body Fat: A girl and her skivvies

Today was yoga at the gym.  I swear the instructor makes the classes just for me!  We did a lot of hip and hamstring stretches that I desperately needed and a ton of core work!  Love.

Then, I had my body fat percentage tested and guess what!?  I'm down to 19% body fat!  In June of 2012 I was at 23% body fat.  This makes me want to say ridiculous things like, Holla!  Woot! and Booyah!  I guess that's why I am seeing more and more muscle definition.  I find this extremely motivating!

Body fat according to ACE (American Council on Exercise)


According to Jackson & Pollock (the body fat caliper folks)


Well, call me Althlete Renee!  Go me!

Because I know you're all dying to see me in my skivvies what 19% body fat looks like on a 37 year old female runner.  Not bad for an old lady with three kids!

P.S. 28 days until my second ultramarathon!  BRING IT!