Realizing Harmony

OK, here are the results.  After being on the HealthPointe Wellness Program for 6 weeks – 4 weeks of weight-loss followed by 2 weeks of metabolic-adjustment (or “add-more-food-days”):

Chest (across my boobs): lost 1″

Waist (narrowest spot – happens to be just below my rib cage): lost 2″

Abdomen (across my belly-button): lost 2.5″

Hips (biggest spot across my butt): lost 2″

Thighs (biggest spot – closest to crotch): lost 0.5″ each

Total inches lost: 8″ – 8.5″

Honestly, I think the “Total inches lost” is a silly number because it could be increased or decreased by adding or subtracting places one measures.  But it seems like this is one of the “benchmarks” many weight-loss programs use – at least in their advertising.

Average inches lost: 1.4-1.6 (Depending on if you count one or both thighs.)

I think the average is much more useful and realistic.  Others see our whole bodies and don’t usually focus on one particular part.  As a result, they’ll see that I, for example, have lost a little weight.  It’s not a HUGE difference.  But I’m now at my ideal weight.  And that feels amazing and wonderful.  Although I’ve never strayed all that far, I haven’t been here for quite a few years.

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