I never thought I would publicly post my body measurements on the Internet, but the change in my shape is so motivating that I feel others may benefit from it. If you don’t already measure your waist and hips, I encourage you to do so.
When I was 18 (ah, now 25 years ago) I measured a classic 34-25-35. And I thought I was fat! What is wrong with kids????? 
When I started measuring on SparkPeople, I measured my waist, hips and neck because that is all they record on the site. Beginning last week I added my bust, arms, and legs. I’ll revisit these measurements weekly to record progress and hopefully spur others to do the same.
Body Measurements (in inches) and Weight (in pounds)
*those not familiar with the term “lower hips,” this refers to the widest part of you including your derriere!
My weight loss during this period was only 4 pounds (out of the 17 I have lost since Jan 9) but my inches lost in the same period is 10 inches. Pretty good!
And yes, I am working out, but anyone who knows me knows that I do not love working out. Walking briskly is my favorite activity, and I’ve thrown in some yoga, pilates, weight training, and a little aerobics (via DVD). I do not work out everyday, maybe 4-5 times a week for 30-45 minutes. It doesn’t take a lot to get your body to respond to exercise. So go move around a little!
Let me leave you with a direct quote from Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution:
“My stand on exercise (I applaud it and encourage it) is the least controversial part of the book. Which doesn’t mean exercise isn’t important for you. Not only is it an essential part of the program, but in cases of severe metabolic resistance, it’s likely to be the difference between success and spinning your wheels…exercise is the only other normal activity that actually alters the size, thickness, contours, etc. of the physical you.”
- Dr. Robert C. Atkins
I’m hypothyroid, and that’s pretty metabolically resistant, believe me.
