Not always the scale that's important

Wow, that's really impressive, Paper! Your trainer was right - don't worry
about the weight right now as you have definitely slimmied down
considerably. Congratulations.
Elaine K
331.4/194.2/179

Paper wrote:

I've been a bit discouraged lately because I've been working out with
a trainer and working out HARD. I'm pushing myself, and I feel myself
getting stronger every day, but the scale wasn't moving much. Moving
yes - but not much. The trainer told me last week that my body is
still playing around with water levels and I shouldn't worry about the
scale. Easy for him to say. Yesterday I took my measurements. It's
been exactly one month since I started this thing and look at these
numbers:

Upper arm: stayed the same
Chest: down 3"
Waist: down 6 (that's SIX) inches
Hips: down 2"
Upper Thigh - down 1"
Calf: down 1.5 inches

No wonder my clothes are feeling looser. I'm a happy camper again. (I
carry all my flab from chest to belly, and it's all in front. There is
some real visible shrinkage going on there, and I'm happy to actually
HAVE a waist.

Paper
250.6/222.8/150
Improvement - not Perfection

Excellent! There are more ways to measure your progress than the scale
alone. I'm glad you've added the tape measure to arsenal of tools.

Prairie Roots

On Thu, 02 Oct 2003 10:38:46 -0400, Paper
wrote:

I've been a bit discouraged lately because I've been working out with
a trainer and working out HARD. I'm pushing myself, and I feel myself
getting stronger every day, but the scale wasn't moving much. Moving
yes - but not much. The trainer told me last week that my body is
still playing around with water levels and I shouldn't worry about the
scale. Easy for him to say. Yesterday I took my measurements. It's
been exactly one month since I started this thing and look at these
numbers:

Upper arm: stayed the same
Chest: down 3"
Waist: down 6 (that's SIX) inches
Hips: down 2"
Upper Thigh - down 1"
Calf: down 1.5 inches

No wonder my clothes are feeling looser. I'm a happy camper again. (I
carry all my flab from chest to belly, and it's all in front. There is
some real visible shrinkage going on there, and I'm happy to actually
HAVE a waist.

Paper
250.6/222.8/150
Improvement - not Perfection

It probably is good to have real numbers other than those on the scale
to demonstrate that things are working in a positive manner. Great
job with those other reduced numbers.

On Thu, 02 Oct 2003 10:38:46 -0400, Paper
wrote:

I've been a bit discouraged lately because I've been working out with
a trainer and working out HARD. I'm pushing myself, and I feel myself
getting stronger every day, but the scale wasn't moving much. Moving
yes - but not much. The trainer told me last week that my body is
still playing around with water levels and I shouldn't worry about the
scale. Easy for him to say. Yesterday I took my measurements. It's
been exactly one month since I started this thing and look at these
numbers:

Upper arm: stayed the same
Chest: down 3"
Waist: down 6 (that's SIX) inches
Hips: down 2"
Upper Thigh - down 1"
Calf: down 1.5 inches

No wonder my clothes are feeling looser. I'm a happy camper again. (I
carry all my flab from chest to belly, and it's all in front. There is
some real visible shrinkage going on there, and I'm happy to actually
HAVE a waist.

Paper
250.6/222.8/150
Improvement - not Perfection

On Thu, 02 Oct 2003 10:38:46 -0400, Paper
wrote:

No wonder my clothes are feeling looser. I'm a happy camper again. (I
carry all my flab from chest to belly, and it's all in front. There is
some real visible shrinkage going on there, and I'm happy to actually
HAVE a waist.

Great shrinkage going on there Paper. It feels good doesn't it?

--
Erin in NZ
125/90.5/75 kgs
275.3/199.3/165 lbs

NYNY goal 180.6lbs (82 kilos)

"It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves"
Sir Edmund Hilary

Wow Paper, what great measurements! Congratulations on losing those inches.
The personal trainer is obviously working out for you.
--
Brenda
209/174/150
NYNY goal 160

"Paper" wrote in message
...
I've been a bit discouraged lately because I've been working out with
a trainer and working out HARD. I'm pushing myself, and I feel myself
getting stronger every day, but the scale wasn't moving much. Moving
yes - but not much. The trainer told me last week that my body is
still playing around with water levels and I shouldn't worry about the
scale. Easy for him to say. Yesterday I took my measurements. It's
been exactly one month since I started this thing and look at these
numbers:

Upper arm: stayed the same
Chest: down 3"
Waist: down 6 (that's SIX) inches
Hips: down 2"
Upper Thigh - down 1"
Calf: down 1.5 inches

No wonder my clothes are feeling looser. I'm a happy camper again. (I
carry all my flab from chest to belly, and it's all in front. There is
some real visible shrinkage going on there, and I'm happy to actually
HAVE a waist.

Paper
250.6/222.8/150
Improvement - not Perfection

WOW Paper... SIX inches in the waist in a month?? That's GREAT girl!! You
SHOULD feel better!

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272/237.4/172

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"Paper" wrote in message
...
I've been a bit discouraged lately because I've been working out with
a trainer and working out HARD. I'm pushing myself, and I feel myself
getting stronger every day, but the scale wasn't moving much. Moving
yes - but not much. The trainer told me last week that my body is
still playing around with water levels and I shouldn't worry about the
scale. Easy for him to say. Yesterday I took my measurements. It's
been exactly one month since I started this thing and look at these
numbers:

Upper arm: stayed the same
Chest: down 3"
Waist: down 6 (that's SIX) inches
Hips: down 2"
Upper Thigh - down 1"
Calf: down 1.5 inches

No wonder my clothes are feeling looser. I'm a happy camper again. (I
carry all my flab from chest to belly, and it's all in front. There is
some real visible shrinkage going on there, and I'm happy to actually
HAVE a waist.

Paper
250.6/222.8/150
Improvement - not Perfection

That's great Paper.
--
SuzyQ
Weight 124
WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03

"Paper" wrote in message
...
I've been a bit discouraged lately because I've been working out with
a trainer and working out HARD. I'm pushing myself, and I feel myself
getting stronger every day, but the scale wasn't moving much. Moving
yes - but not much. The trainer told me last week that my body is
still playing around with water levels and I shouldn't worry about the
scale. Easy for him to say. Yesterday I took my measurements. It's
been exactly one month since I started this thing and look at these
numbers:

Upper arm: stayed the same
Chest: down 3"
Waist: down 6 (that's SIX) inches
Hips: down 2"
Upper Thigh - down 1"
Calf: down 1.5 inches

No wonder my clothes are feeling looser. I'm a happy camper again. (I
carry all my flab from chest to belly, and it's all in front. There is
some real visible shrinkage going on there, and I'm happy to actually
HAVE a waist.

Paper
250.6/222.8/150
Improvement - not Perfection

Paper wrote:

Upper arm: stayed the same
Chest: down 3"
Waist: down 6 (that's SIX) inches
Hips: down 2"
Upper Thigh - down 1"
Calf: down 1.5 inches

No wonder my clothes are feeling looser. I'm a happy camper again.

Wow, that is very impressive, Paper. I am in awe of the 6 inch waist loss!


Sonya
199/185.2/180 (10%)

Hi, Paper, I am also in awe of 6 inch waist loss.
--
Take Care
Catherine
154/134.4/136
Lifetime 6/99
Next personal goal 133.2





"Sonya" wrote in message
...
Paper wrote:

Upper arm: stayed the same
Chest: down 3"
Waist: down 6 (that's SIX) inches
Hips: down 2"
Upper Thigh - down 1"
Calf: down 1.5 inches

No wonder my clothes are feeling looser. I'm a happy camper again.

Wow, that is very impressive, Paper. I am in awe of the 6 inch waist
loss!


Sonya
199/185.2/180 (10%)