Preparation Day

OK, so I've taken pictures and done measurements. I'm ready for the week. My weight is actually back down to 144.8, so only 1.8 lbs more than before I left, however, all measurements were up 0.5-1 inch!! Wow!! Amazing what no real exercise and not watching your diet can do, huh? I haven't even LOOKED at the pictures yet, so we'll see about that.

My workout partner is eager to have me back tomorrow, although its cardio day. She said she's kept up with the workouts, but she's been eating bad so it will be good to have me there to whip her back. LOL

Here are my beginning stats:

weight: 144.8
bf%: 20.5 (up from 18.3 before I left!!)
waist: 28
hips: 37.75
thighs: 23
calf: 13.75

Goals:
1) Maintain about the same weight (maybe get back to 140)
2) Get BF% to 15-17% (this has been eluding me since I started BFL-I will make it this time!!)
3) Eat Cleaner, Workout Harder- no unplanned cheats and no missed workouts
4) Encourage/help at least 1 person to achieve their goals

Thanks to all of you guys that have been there for me. Its sad that we all live so very far apart!!! But, its wonderful that we all can encourage each other and be there for each other even through the distance.

Thanks also for the prayers for Oma. My mom said she is getting massive doses of steroids to reduce swelling/inflammation around the tumor site and thats why they are waiting until Friday for the surgery.

Had my first study date yesterday. Oh boy!!! I've also signed up to do some self assessment testing that will give me performance profiles to help show me what I need to brush up on. I'm really nervous about it, but I'm sure I'll pass!! I wont be able to go to the expo since I'll be at a board review course in Chicago with my study partner.

Anyway, come on tomorrow!!!!