Progress Update: Lost About 4.5 Inches in 13 Weeks

I used my measurements from June 29, 2020 to back calculate (estimate) my beginning status, with the average being:

June 29, 2020

Weight: 152 lb

Lean Mass: 92.80 lb

Fat Mass: 59.20 lb

Body Fat: 38.95 %

Waist: 37 in

Bellybutton: 40 in

* Around July 24, 2020 was trying to "bulk", ended on Aug 21, 2020


Aug 28, 2020

Weight: 150 lb

Lean Mass: 93.93 lb

Fat Mass: 56.08 lb

Body Fat: 37.38 %

* Started protein supplementation around Aug 1, 2020

* Started slight caloric deficit on Aug 21, 2020 

* Diastasis Recti less than a finger on Aug 31, 2020


Sept 11, 2020

* Started taking 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with a glass of water twice per day, before breakfast and dinner

Weight: 150 lb

Waist: 33.50 in

Bellybutton: 38.00 in


Oct 1, 2020

Weight: 146 lb ( - 8 lb since June 29, 2020)

Lean Mass: 101.54 lb ( + 8.74 lb)

Fat Mass: 44.46 lb ( - 14.74 lb)

Body Fat: 30.46% ( - 8.49%)

Waist: 32.50 in (-4.5 in)

Bellybutton: 35.75 in (-4.25 in)

Well, it seems to be unbelievable that I gained about 9 pounds of lean mass in 13 weeks.  It is also difficult to lose about 15 pounds in 13 weeks.  I was comfortable with losing about half a pound with diet alone before having kids. But the inches measurements are down, so perhaps, the numbers are more accurate than not.  Comparing the low measurements of the lean mass estimates for June and October is about 5.5 lb of lean mass gained in 13 weeks. Perhaps I need to check my genetics for muscle mass gains ... hey, I may be a fast gainer.  I started as a total beginner with a lot of fat mass so that means quicker muscle building.  I did progressive overload, took protein supplements, then started slight diet in August.  My husband thinks I am not quite where I was body fat-wise before having kids, but I'm getting close.  I could almost fit into some blue pants I bought before having kids.  Yay for progress!  Husband wants me to come up with a fitness plan so he can lose some belly fat too.  It looks like someone needs to start lifting weights and going on a slight caloric deficit too.

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