| Start Date (November 30th) | December 13th) | (Today) January 13th | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 pounds | 160 pounds | 155 pounds |
| Shoulders | 42 inches | 42 inches | 41 inches |
| Upper arms | 12 inches | 12 inches | 12 inches |
| Chest | 37 inches | 37 inches | 35 inches |
| Waist | 31.5 inches | 30.5 inches | 28.5 inches |
| Hips | 39.5 inches | 38.5 inches | 39 inches |
| Thighs | 22 inches | 22 inches | 22 inches |
| Calves | 15 inches | 15 inches | 14.5 inches |
Most surprising was my waist measurement. I knew my pants were getting much more lose around the waist, but 3 inches total is a lot in just over 6 weeks! It is also amazing since it was during the Christmas season!
My hips measurement doesn't make too much sense, it is more likely measurement error (1/2 an inch isn't very much, and I don't really have anything to lose at my hips because I have a bone right there so nothing else to pad it.
I was a bit discouraged by my chest measurement, I was hoping it wouldn't go down so much. I was initially worried that it might indicate I was losing muscle. However, I am not any weaker than a month ago (I keep track of how much weight I lift). In fact, all my weights have gone up, so it was probably just extra padding around that area that is gone now.
My current goal is going to be to start increasing Chest/Shoulders/Arms/Thighs/Calves while maintaining the waist and hip sizes. I am going to try using the IsaPro protein and will be adding it to my shakes each day to give a boost of protein. My trainer friend at the gym mentioned I should have at least 1 gram of protein per pound, so that would now be 155 grams (if I want to gain muscle). So I have started to take 3 shakes a day, and will use the IsaPro after my weight routine. Taking protein within 45 minutes after heavy lifting is recommend by virtually every weight program in existence.
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