Not my best week… in my history, week 3 of anything is usually the hardest.

I was so busy this week that there were days I didn’t get nearly enough calories. What I did eat was healthy, but I didn’t eat enough to gain any lean mass. My husband and I went out for our 3-year wedding anniversary on Saturday night, so I indulged in some wine and appetizers. We tried to make healthier picks off the menu, but who knows what they put in it…. either way, I was conscious of my choices and don’t feel guilty whatsoever. Just have to work a little extra hard next week.

At the end of the week I threw my back out. I wasn’t able to lift for a few days, but I walked for cardio when I could. I got it all worked out, though, and I’m feeling fine… ready to hit it next week! I already had a great legs and high-intensity cardio workout yesterday (Sunday) so I’ve started the week on a really high note.

Measurement Results (and differences since last week):

Weight: 141.6 lbs (+.8 lbs)

EI Body fat %: 20.5% (+.2%)

DC Body fat %: 20.5% (-1.1%)

Lean mass: 112.6 lbs (+2.2 lbs)

Fat mass: 29 lbs (-1.4 lbs)

Tape measurements:

-Neck: 11 3/4 (+.25″)

-Shoulders: 38 3/4 (same)

-Chest: 33 7/8 (-.25″)

-Bicep: 11 3/4″ (+.0625″)

-Bicep flexed: 12 1/2″ (-.25″)

-Waist: 30 3/4″ (+.75″)

-Hips: 38 5/8″ (+.375″)

-Thigh: 22 1/8″ (-.75″)

-Calf: 15″ (-.0625″)

As you can see, I’m still making progress. My goal for next week is to be below 20% body fat… it’s killing me right now that I’m not! But I’ll get there, I’m not worried. TMI ALERT: I was a bit puffy this week from Mother Nature’s wrath… I hate it when I know I should be seeing progress, but I’m not just because I’m retaining water. Not fair.

Here are my pictures from the end of week 3:

Notice my beautiful bed-head…

All the best to every one of you and your own goals!

Katie Kottmann, CFT, SPN

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