took measurements yesterday and scratching my head?

[punka274]

I try and measure and take my body fat once a month!

Im scratching my head because my body fat seems to be reducing rapidly over the last two months? Im not really doing anything different?

In feb i was at a 30% BF
march-29%
april-29%
may-24%
now-20%?

I take it using a body fat caliper.

And the weird thing about all of this is that im still in the same size jeans ...12/14? Does this make ANY since to anybody? I mean a 20% BF...shouldn't i be in a smaller pair of jeans by now?

My DH takes my measurements and i watch him like a hawk to make sure he measures in the same area's evertime!

The only thing that i can think of that i AM doing differently is powerwalk/running 4-5times a week and doing step only once! I started that about three months ago. My eating is all over the place,i go two weeks with no cheats,perfect(except my cheat day) then all hell breaks loose and i eat crap for about three days!

Any insite here? Anybody have any similar experiences?

 

[buffettgirl]

RE: took measurements yesterday and scratching my head...

Amelia, my first thought was that the calipers are notoriously inaccurate, but the numbers keep going down, instead of jumping around. I think you must be gaining muscle, losing fat. Good job!

 

[punka274]

RE: took measurements yesterday and scratching my head...

Thanks Robin!!! I was thinking the same thing...the numbers are going down not jumping around! I still want to restrain myself from getting TOO excited,lol!

 

[tneah]

RE: took measurements yesterday and scratching my head...

No! Get excited!:7 That is fabulous, are your measurements smaller too? That would indicate fat loss for sure I would imagine!

The most important thing I have learned though? How do you feel? If you are happy and feeling lean and fit, then that is all that really matters right?

 

[punka274]

RE: took measurements yesterday and scratching my head...

Hey Tneah,

Over the last two months ive lost some inches,mainly in my hips and legs! I feel great/happy most of the time especially after a good sweatfest!!

 

[idream]

RE: took measurements yesterday and scratching my head...

Well Well well,

Miss Amelia,

You think you can post this in the open forum and I wouldn't seeit???

Nice try, Missy!


As Tneah said, ENJOY IT!!!!

(Now I hmmph, smile at you, give you a great big hug)

and leave.

Andrea.

 

[punka274]

RE: took measurements yesterday and scratching my head...

HEY ANDREA,lol at you!!! Thanks for the hugs!! im so smiling from ear to ear now;-)

 

[Dela]

RE: took measurements yesterday and scratching my head...

Are you sure you are the same size? Maybe go to a store and try on the smaller size down from what you normally wear. That happened to me, I didn't realize I dropped a size until I went shopping.

 

[fit_fairy]

RE: took measurements yesterday and scratching my head...

Hey kiddo, do you over analyze everything I agree that caliper readings are notorious for being inaccurate, but you have a consistent downward trend. I would tend to believe that the downward trend means you ARE going in the right direction!!!! Keep up the good work. You work so hard. Your workouts amaze me!!!
Be proud of your accomplishments and quit thinking too much :+

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[punka274]

RE: took measurements yesterday and scratching my head...

JD-I will try on a smaller pair of jeans the next time i go shopping...thanks! Maybe i can fit into a smaller pair,i haven't tried in a couple of months!

Catherine-LOL,im ALWAYS thinking to much:+ Its SO hard for me to turn my brain off at night, especially when it comes to my workouts/diet/results. There's always that little voice in the back of my mind that says'come on,you can do more' LOL..OK,Yes mam...i won't think too much and try not to over analyze anymore! Thanks for your kind words....