Not a bad week, all things considered. Most people would be very happy with a gain in lean body mass. And I am happy about it, believe me! But I need to keep an eye on the fat gain. Granted, a gain of .1lbs is tinyl — it’s the pattern it could represent that’s the problem. If bad eating habits are creeping in, I need to nip it in the bud. Bad eating habits tend to grow — along with your waistline! That’s why a feedback loop is so important.

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Tomorrow (Monday) I’m starting my 12 week program/challenge/cycle, so today I weighed and measured myself. I’m going to use those measurements to set goals and to track my progress.

Weight: 138.8lbs
Thighs: 22 1/2″
Hips: 38 1/2″
Waist: 30 1/4″
Body Fat %: 22.30% (10mm) (using Accu-Measure - you can use my body fat percentage calculator)

Note on the body fat percentage: Personally, I feel I’m actually at a higher percentage. But unless you’ve got a real good reason, the actual number doesn’t matter as long as you use the same method each time to measure your body fat. This way, it will still track any progress you’ve made.

Also, notice that I haven’t set a weight goal.
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