Today is day 8 of my 40 days - 40 carbs - 40 prayers.
Weight: 163 pounds
BFI: 28.0%
Looking at my weight over the last week it looks like my weight isn't coming off as much or as fast as I would like. It's also important to weight yourself at the same time everyday. By weighing twice a day you will create a yo-yo effect on your weight. Also consider that for women your weight will fluctuate through-out the month, and there is nothing you can do to stop that.
However, there are other measurements to consider. When combining weight loss with exercise your weight may not come off on the scale, so you have to look at your other measurements. I use SparkPeople to manage my carbohydrate intake and to track my weight and measurements. On the first day of the fast I measured my waist, my hips and my neck. Some programs call for you to measure your wrist, forearm or bicep. It all depends on what program you use.
On Day 1, my waist measured 40 inches, my hips measured 43 inches and my neck measured 14 inches. On day 8 my waist measures at 38 inches, my hips measure 41.75 inches and my neck measures 13 inches. So the weight is coming off. The number on the scale can't tell you whether the weight is muscle mass or fat, so it is important to monitor the areas where fat collects on your body.
The week before the fast I was wearing my size 16 jeans because they were the only ones that weren't uncomfortable. Now I have these super baggy jeans to wear around the house, but when they become the only ones that fit I have a problem. This week I have been wearing my usual size 12 jeans. They are tight, but not painfully tight. Give them a couple more weeks and they will fit great.
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