Ms Elizabeth's Journal, 06 January 2021

Wednesday Weigh-In (-5.4 lbs)

I decided Wednesdays were the most reasonable day of the week to weigh in. Maybe weighing in on hump day will help me overcome any humps that happen during the rest of the week. It seemed logical in my head.

Ok serious question... I decided to take measurements today since I didn't do it on the 1st. How in the world are you supposed to do this and measure the same places twice? I measured my thighs 4 times and got 3 different measurements based on if I slouched, if the tape stopped sliding down the back of my leg, if the tape got caught between my thighs so it stopped sliding down the back of my leg. Then I got to thinking. If I had this much trouble on the first round then how am I supposed to measure accurately the 2nd round? Everything else I tried to measure at what seemed like the biggest spot. Arms, hips, waist and chest were easy. But looking down to try and determine where I'm supposed to measure on my thighs was not an easy task. Also why hasn't the tape measure improved in all these years. It's still a giant sting of measurement that I'm supposed to wrap around things and then spend the next 5 minutes trying to wrap the thing back up while the dog stands there judging me because he was concerned about the strange noises that were coming from the room while I was attempting to measure things.

Measurements are taken. Accuracy questionable. Weight was lost. I'm not expecting this big a drop next week but it's a nice beginning for this journey I'm taking. I'm expecting a slow and steady downward curve from this point forward. Slow and steady like a turtle will lose the weight once and for all. I'm a turtle.

Diet Calendar Entries for 06 January 2021:
1753 kcal Fat: 123.67g | Prot: 93.42g | Carb: 84.26g.   Breakfast: Frittata Casserole, Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts Extra Extra Coffee Creamer, Appleton Farms Maple Fully Cooked Bacon. Lunch: Land O'Lakes Pepper Jack Cheese, Egg Roll in a Bowl. Dinner: Egg Roll in a Bowl. Snacks/Other: Atkins Endulge Pecan Caramel Clusters, Atkins Snack Triple Chocolate Bar, Water. more...
2778 kcal Activities & Exercise: Apple Health - 24 hours. more...

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I never have figured out the best way to measure! Usually I find a birthmark or mole that I can remember somewhere in the general area, and that's now my place.  
06 Jan 21 by member: heytherepickles
I only do the main 3 - bust (across the nipple area), waist (at the belly button), hips (fattest part, lol). Try and maintain an even amount of levelness, which can be tricky at times. 
06 Jan 21 by member: CarbAbuser
I love your posts. Have you started your book yet? The measuring, at least you measured. My tape measure is really long, so I wrap a rubber band at the point where I know I will have enough.  
06 Jan 21 by member: _bec_ca
I made notes of moles or locations when I took measurements. I also think the 3 most important are bust, waist and hips. I use the mirror to try and make sure the tape measure is level. Hope that helps! 
06 Jan 21 by member: alexabschulte
🐢🐢 
06 Jan 21 by member: Sarah1950
the correct place on the thigh is just below the gluteal fold....not sure if that helps 
06 Jan 21 by member: Maegen5
Hilarious post! Especially about your dog judging you! I totally feel your pain. I just do my best. I guess it's just another imperfect tool that gives you some frame of reference. I like others responses though as it helps! I guess bottom line is be consistent in how you measure. 
06 Jan 21 by member: bearnoggin
WEIGH-IN WEDNESDAY is my jam too MrsE 👍💙  
06 Jan 21 by member: sk.17
Measuring accurately is pretty impossible. Maybe best of three?? Best wishes to you on your 2021 journey ;) 
07 Jan 21 by member: Rindaloo
Huge drop! You are nailing it! 
07 Jan 21 by member: kattay
Great Drop !!! 
07 Jan 21 by member: DO N OK
Buy a cheap ball of yarn. Wrap it around the site, then snip it off. Put on the floor or table and measure it 
07 Jan 21 by member: Kenna Morton
Dog thinks youre really bad at putting that lead on.......... 
09 Jan 21 by member: Rindaloo
I agree with Rindaloo: dog wonders why you have a leash-looking device. 😆 
10 Jan 21 by member: Wendyree
lol. 🍀 
11 Jan 21 by member: SB 428

     
 

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