Building results 9-10-05 Michelle @133#’s
8-27-05 measurements:
Calipers:
Tri: 4mm
Illiac: 3mm
Thigh: 5mm
Height 5-6.5
Weight 126
Bust 36.5
Waist 25
Hips 35
Chest under armpits above boobs 34
Around the outside of my shoulders 41″
Bicep 9.25 relaxed 10.5 flexed!!!
Calf forever 13″
Thigh 8″ above knee cap 19″
Thigh 11″ above knee cap 19.5″-good 
VERSUS
9-11-05 measurements:
Calipers:
Tri: 4mm
Illiac: 6mm
Thigh: 6mm
Height 5-6.5
Weight 133
Bust 37
Waist 27.75
Hips 35.5
Chest under armpits above boobs 35
Around the outside of my shoulders 41″
Bicep 9..5 relaxed 11 flexed!!!
Calf forever 13″
Thigh 8″ above knee cap 19.5″
Thigh 11″ above knee cap 20″
As the pictures and measurements show, I gain a lot of weight and inches in my stomach! Yuck! I have lost my waist and abs. I am an APPLE bodytype.
Day 14 – my stats aren’t as awful as I thought!!! Although I’m not firm at all. I WILL BE BUFF, simple as that. Thanks for the inspiration. I can’t wait to see my ‘after’ photos in the SSS Contest. X
that’s no apple – more like an apple core!
I’d be so excited to look half as good as you do!! My legs are the issue… I am definitely a pear and I’m working on lifting heavy…I just have this little layer of fat that won’t budge:(
It will budge if you are relentless!! You can do it Leah!!
Yep….. Raisins in oatmeal …. Yum….definately a fave!
Pictures are worth a thousand words!
Do you think apricots are a good choice also or stick with raisins? Thanks for the tip!
Apricots are great too– any dried fruit is great, just watch your portion size- it’s a DENSE food choice
So I have noticed that the holiday lapse has put back on what I worked hard to get rid of..bad Judy..dissapointed at myself but not discouraged. Very optomistic very motivated. If I was able to do it before ..with self discipline I can do it again..nose to the grindstone time..
Raisins… LOVE them & I need more fiber in my diet!! HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!
Happy New Year! I wish everyone the best for 2012. May you make and keep your health and fitness resolutions this year!
I love raisins, but like most have commented, thought they were bad for you. I am pear shaped and advise you can give is greatly appreciated.
My advise to pears is to hit the weights hard with your BIG muscle groups- LEGS, BACK and CHEST- Do not be afraid to lift heavy with your legs- in the long run they will become firmer denser fat furnaces!!
My favorite fruit is banana…love it plain, in oatmeal, mashed with natural peanut butter for post-workout, in Greek yogurt, in oatmeal pancakes…..
I had been using raisins as a pre-run fuel. I guess I’ll try having a handful before lifting sessions, as well.
Zumba tonight! And some wts too!
Great pics! Don’t like raisins much, but like other things that are similar will keep this in mind when buying snacks. Love Brazil nuts and am buying some on line.
I am apple-ish too…first place it goes!!! I can overcome!!!!!!
Im not a big fan of raisins but I do throw a few in my oatmeal for a lil sweetness. Im feeling absolutely fabulous this morning. I hope everyone has a wonderful day! Live Fit!!
Hmmm… not a big fan of raisins but will give it a try and will check out some other dried fruit with the same punch…
yep, other dried fruits do the job well too!
I always forget about raisins. I buy them for my kids, but I’ll start snacking on them too!
I love them so much with chestnuts!!!
I am becoming a big nut lover too
Can’t do raisins but do like the dried prunes, will have to give it a try before my workout tonight!
sounds like a good plan!
I snack only on eggs and walnuts and cran raisins. Does the trick, keeps me real full!
Mmmm … I like raisins.
Raisons are great for my sweet tooth. I banned them from my diet a year ago, bc I thought they were too much sugar (per my trainer). Hahah, he is a dork, I’ll take YOUR advice. . . .’HELLO RAISONS!”
The raisins are a great tip! I love raisins and didn’t ever think of how they could be a great pre-work out food! Also great pictures! It’s great motivation to keep me going.
Thanks Crystal!
Thanks for the measurements! Its nice to have something to compare myself to…
Awesome inspiring pictures
Awesome those numbers remind me of the weight I CAN BE<,,,and be FIT
Love raisens. I always carry a baggy of them in my purses for my toddler to munch on and I will have them sprinkled in my oatmeal. Love the pictures too. Even with seven pounds of water you look great!