I really wish I would have taken measurements (hip, waist, chest, etc.) on January 1st.
Or at least when I started strength training again on August 14th.
My body has had a lot of physical changes and it would be nice to have a measurement beyond weight and “this fits now” or “this is getting looser” or “I can see definition in my shoulders.”
Oops.
I could always start now!
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You couldn’t just start now – you should start now! Better late than never and I’m sure you’ll still make lots of progress 😍
Thank you Dunja! I think I will take measurements this Friday!!!
You should start now! But also: you look amazing and strong!
I will! And thank you so much!!!
Numbers are nice, but they’re just another data point to show what we can already see: you’ve been taking great care of yourself and you look great!
Thanks for saying that – it makes me feel better that I haven’t been tracking and to remember that the whole point of this is to feel good, which I DO! And thanks for saying I look great!
I had this same thought not long ago because I never took measurements either, but I agree with Beckett that it’s just another data point. You already know you’re wearing smaller sizes and feeling healthier and more comfortable in your skin, and THAT is a pretty good measure if not numeric.
It is!!! Thank you for saying that!