Got to the gym early today for the second measure up of the comp. Larry took a photo and I instantly felt disappointed looking at it. It looked exactly the same as the last one he took. I'm not sure what I was expecting. Ive looked in the mirror, I know I don't have (visible) abs! But for some reason I thought that this photo would look better. Larry told me a technique of standing up straight and breathing out while tensing my stomach muscles. He wants me to practice in front of the mirror for the next measure-up photo...ok Larry, but I don't think its gonna help! Ive also decided to get a spray tan before the next one in the vain hope that it will improve the shot.
But on a positive note, Ive actually lost a few cms! Here are my stats:
Area - Belly
1st measure - 99cm
2nd measure - 97cm
Total loss to date - 2cm
Tool used - measuring tape
Area - Tricep
1st measure - 20.8mm
2nd measure - 19.7mm
Total loss to date - 1.1mm
Tool used - skinfold caliper
Area - Hips
1st measure - 24mm
2nd measure - 21.4mm
Total loss to date - 2.6mm
Tool used - skinfold caliper
Well these are the numbers. Not sure whether I have got the cm/mm thing correct. Larry didn't specify on the form...all I can tell is that the numbers are smaller than at the beginning which is great! But is my waist really 97cm?? Apparently for women it shouldn't be over 80cm. That means I still have 17 cms to lose...can that be right??? I think I need to measure it myself!
Now I just need to wait till next week to see where I am on the leaderboard!
After cycling for 30 mins at the gym, I pottered around at home for a bit, then went into the city for a course on Changing Careers which was good food for thought. Apparently the key is networking the hidden market...looking at Seek ain't gonna get me where I wanna go. Damn! That means I gotta talk to people! Haha.
Oh and I got the most delicious coffee ever in the city from a cafe called Brother Baba Budan. You have to try it if you are ever down Elizabeth Street way. It is probably the best coffee I have had in Melbourne. Well there or Proud Mary in Collingwood. Check out the links to both...yum! Both places do a very rich, oily caramel like blend. Not for the fainthearted (weak coffee drinkers) and at first it's strange on the palate but it is sooo delicious!
And then I had the best Thai meal for dinner from Narai-Thai. Same place I went with my BIL a couple of weeks ago. If you re ever in Northcote, give it a go.
I should be getting paid for this plugging...then I wouldn't have to get a job!
So dishy:
Meal 1 - glass of lemon water
muesli with milk
Meal 2 - glass of water
pear and nuts
Meal 3 - glass of water
light rye sandwich with ham, low-fat cheese, tomato and mixed lettuce
Meal 4 - glass of water
protein shake
Meal 5 - glass of water
Pud puk - stir fried beef and vegies in oyster sauce
Meal 6 - glass of water
yoghurt
I'm going out to the pub tomorrow night so that will be my free meal of the week. I'm thinking chicken parma and chips and a few beers! Woo hoo! About bloody time...I'm starting to crave some naughty food again! And Saturday will be my no exercise day! Bring it on!
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