Starting Measurements and Fat Loss Goals

I took a break from exercise and calorie counting after ending my last 12 week challenge (see the final results here). I didn’t go overboard and overindulge myself. I found I kept pretty much to plan, except for a bit of extra chocolate and bit of extra wine. The big difference was no exercise. But I did walk, got in 1 heavy Cardio Coach session (Volume 6) and one 7.7 (4.75 mile) hike.

As for my fat loss goal, it’s harder to lose the fat as you get lower down in body fat. I’m assuming I may not be able to achieve a .5% average of body fat percentage loss per week, so I’m going to be a bit conservative in my goal. But I could be wrong and make my way down even further!

So, without further ado, my fat loss goals and starting measurements for this 9 week challenge:

Goal: I am feeling strong and light on my feet at 16.70% body fat or less by December 13th, 2009.
Starting Measurements
Date: Monday, October 12th, 2009
Weight: 138lbs
Thighs: 22 1/2″
Hips: 37 3/4″
Waist: 29 3/4″″
Body Fat %: 18.80% (6.66mm)*
Lean Body Mass: 112.1lbs (I want to see this go up or stay the same)
Fat Weight: 25.9lbs (I want to see this go down)

* I’m using the Accu-Measure calipers. You can use my body fat percentage calculator if you don’t have calipers.)

Visual Aid

I marked off the start of each week on a calendar and added in a decreasing body fat percentage every three weeks or so. This will give me smaller targets/goals to aim for. I put it up right where I can see it from my desk.

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