The Dreaded "Before" Picture

I guess since this is a blog about my "transformation" I have to show you what I look like now. These pictures were taken by an iPhone in a poorly lit room so forgive the quality.

 Courtney Sellars

Height: 5'2

Weight: 125

Calf: 13¾

Thigh: 21¾

Hips: 38

Waist: 30¼

Chest: 32½

Arm: 10½

Goals

Weight: 118 (-7lbs)

Calf: 13¼ (-½ in)

Thigh: 20½ (-1½ in)

Hips: 37 (-1 in)

Waist: 29¼ (-1 in)

Chest: 33 (+½ in)

Arm: 11 (+½ in)

If you read the blog yesterday you will notice a difference in my weight. That was water weight and different workout clothing. If you have a scale at home the most accurate weight can be obtained in the morning while fully or partially naked. Do not weigh yourself everyday because you will probably get discouraged. We all fluctuate in our weight especially depending on how much water we are holding on that given day. Try weighing yourself once a week or every few days. Also, for the females reading this...don't even look at the scale during that time of the month. You'll just want to throw it out the window.

When it comes to measurements it is typically more accurate to have someone else do it for you. Here is a guide I found online.

Bicep - Measure at its largest girth, can be taken relaxed with arms at side, relaxed with arm bent, flexed with arm bent or all three.

           - I chose to relax my arm at my side

Chest - Standing, measure with breath out just above the nipple.

Waist - Standing, measure at the narrowest point or at the midway point between the top of the hip bone and the bottom of the rib cage.

           - I chose to measure right at my belt line since that is where I notice the tightness of my pants.

Hips - Measure at the largest girth, where the butt is protruding the greatest.

Thigh - Standing, measure at the largest girth, just below the butt.

Calf - Seated if you are measuring yourself or standing if you have a partner, measure at its largest girth.

I plan on doing a measurement update in 4 weeks. Cory is hopeful that his program will have created change by this time. I might not be at my goal by then, but there is no time limit on this workout program. It happens when it happens. It is the gradual change over time that gives you the satisfaction!