Biggest Loser: Week 18

I met with the personal trainer today to get some measurements taken for the Biggest Loser program at work.  And...  I am doing GREAT!  Though, I hate the SLOW and steady part.  It is still at least consistent.

At the 8 week mark, I told you my goal was...

Weight (lbs): 192.2 to 178 (-14.2)
Body Fat (%): -4%

Goal Date: 6.5 weeks or May 14th


At the 12 week mark, my new goal was...

NEXT GOAL:Weight (lbs): 177.8 to 163.8 (-14.2)
Body Fat (%): 21.5 (-4%)
Goal Date: 7 weeks or June 13th

At the 14 week mark, my new goal was...

NEXT GOAL:Weight (lbs): 160.0 (-15.8)
Body Fat (%): 18.0 (-5%)
Goal Date: 8 weeks or July 4th

Let's see how I am doing now!

BMI:
Start -  31.99
8 wks - 29.22 (-2.77)
12 wks - 27.03 (-2.19; T -4.96)
14 wks - 26.73 (-0.3; T -5.26)

18 wks - 26.43 (-0.3; T -5.56)

Weight (lbs):
Start - 210.4
8 wks - 192.2 (-18.2)
12 wks - 177.8 (-14.4; T -32.6)
14 wks - 175.8 (-2.0; T -34.6)

18 wks - 173.8 (-2.0; T -36.6)

Weight Lost as a %:
8 wks - 8.65

12 wks - 15.49
14 wks -  16.44

18 wks - 17.40

Chest Circumference (in):
Start - 44.5
8 wks - 41.5 (-3.0)
12 wks - 39.75 (-1.75; T -4.75)
14 wks - 40 (+0.25; T -4.5)

18 wks - 39.75 (-0.25; T -4.75)

Abdominal Circumference (in):
Start - 43
8 wks - 39.75 (-3.25)
12 wks - 37 (-2.75; T- 6.0)
14 wks - 36 (-1.0; T -7.0)

18 wks - 35.75 (-0.25; T -7.25)

Hip Circumference (in):
Start - 46.25
8 wks - 42.5 (-3.75)
12 wks - 41 (-1.5; T -5.25)

14 wks - 41 (-0.0; T -5.25)

18 wks - 40.25 (-0.75; T -6.0)

Gluteal Fold (in): <-- a.k.a. "thigh"
Start - 27
8 wks - 26 (-1.0)
12 wks - 24.75 (-1.25; T -2.25)
14 wks - 24.25 (-0.5; T -2.75)

18 wks - 24.0 (-0.25; T -3.0)

Arm Circumference (in):
Start - 13.5
8 wks - 13.5 (-0.0) <--  But...  I have GUNS now!
12 wks - 12.5 (-1.0; T -1.0)
14 wks - 12 (-0.5; T -1.5)

18 wks - 12 (-0.0; T -1.5)

Total Loss (in; across 5 measurements):

8 wks: -11

12 wks: -8.25; T -19.25

14 wks: -1.75; T -21.0

18 wks: -1.5; T -22.5 <-- 1.5" til I hit 2 feet!

Omron/IR Kisok Body Composition (%):
Start - 35.1
8 wks - 31.1 (-4.0)
12 wks - 28.5 (-4.6; T -6.6)
14 wks - 27.8 (-0.7; T -7.3)

18 wks - 26.5 (-1.3; T -8.6)

Lean Body Mass (lbs):
Start - 136.54
8 wks - 132.43 (-4.11)
12 wks - 127.12 (-5.31; T -9.42)
14 wks - 126.93 (-0.19; T -9.61)

18 wks - 127.44 (+0.51; T -9.1)  <-- MUSCLE GAIN!!!

Fat Mass (lbs):
Start - 73.85

8 wks - 59.77 (-14.08)
12 wks - 50.67 (-9.1; T -23.18)
14 wks - 48.87 (-1.8; T -24.98)

18 wks - 46.06 (-2.8; T -27.79)

Body Fat using Skin Fold (%):
8 wks:
Body fat with skin fold: 27.78%
Lean Body Mass (lbs): 138.79
Fat Mass (lbs): 53.4

14 wks:
Body fat with skin fold: 23.01
Lean Body Mass (lbs): 135.35
Fat Mass (lbs): 40.45

What does all of that mean?  Well, I am STILL shrinking!  Check out those measurements.

BMI > 30 = Obese.  BMI < 25 = Ideal.  So, I am still "overweight".  BMI is not a really great way to measure yourself for reasons I will spare you at this time.  However, a BMI < 30 is a good indication that your risk factor for various health issues has dropped.  Plus, I am very close to BMI = 25,. which will happen at 163.7 lbs!

An abdominal circumference of less than 35 is ideal for women.  I have 0.75 inches to go!

My total loss is 1 lbs of lean mass for every 3.0 lbs of fat mass where the ideal ratio is close to 1:4.

Skin fold will be done again in July.  Stay tuned!

Using my current stats to calculate my next goal...

Let's say I lose 4 lbs of lean mass and hit my goal of an "athletic" 18% body fat...

CURRENT:Weight (lbs): 173.8

Body Fat (%): ~22  (currently in the "fitness" category)

NEXT GOAL:Weight (lbs): 160.0 (-13.8)
Body Fat (%): 18.0 (-5%)
Goal Date: 8 weeks or July 30th

Next Measurements Appointment(s):
July 25th

August 28th