I’ll be honest. When I started working out earlier this year I wasn’t sure that I’d stick with it. But here I am 11 months later and I’m pleased with my progress. I’m still running, doing yoga and lifting weights. I didn’t lose as much as I wanted but I won’t beat myself up. That will just motivate me for next year. In the interest of full disclosure, and to keep me accountable, I’m posting pictures, weights and measurements.

Starting size Dec 3, 2010

In December of last year, at 178 pounds, I was gaining weight and heading back to my heaviest pregnancy weight.

December 30, 2011 size

Here I am today at 156 pounds. I’m down two dress sizes and 22 pounds. I need to get some calipers or a new scale so I can track my body fat percentage.

Measurements 4/28/11
Bust – 38 in
Waist – 38 in
Hips – 42 in
Thigh – 25 1/3 in
Upper arm – 13 3/4 in
Calf – 14 1/2 in
Waist to Hip Ratio – 0.9

Measurements 12/30/11
Bust – 36 in
Waist – 35 1/2 in
Hips – 41 in
Thigh – 25 in
Upper arm – 12 1/2 in
Calf – 14 1/2 in
Waist to Hip Ratio – 0.87