I'm Late, I'm Late!

Well, I know I am incredibly late on my picture and measurement post for this month, but as they say, better late than pregnant, right? Here they are as promised. I tried my damndest to get the June 3 pics next to the July 10 pics, but either I am complete and utterly technologically-dim witted or... well, uh, yes, let's just leave it at that, shall we? You may have to do some scrolling for comparisons, but it's all I've got, folks.

Oh, and here's a disclaimer on the jacked-up hairdo and complete lack of make-up....these pics were taken post-gym workout which was hell. More on that tomorrow.

Anyhooooooo.....
Based on the pics below, I honestly can't see much of a change, unless you count my Hawaiian Tropic tan and maybe, if I had to pick something,  I'd say I'm a tad thinner in the face??? Perhaps there's a little smoother line on the "upper belly" maybe (not so roller-coaster hill looking...), not to mention how difficult it is to see exactly what the hell is going on when I'm wearing all black (methinks I will alter my get-up for the next set of pictures). But other than those small changes, I feel I pretty much look the same. And that's OK - I really don't think weight loss is all that noticeable until you hit the 20 lb mark. As of today I am 8.25 lbs away from that, and then maybe I will notice some shifts here and there. I also think the way you exercise makes a huge difference in the way your body shows weight loss and over the past 2 weeks, I feel like my weight reduction has been mainly through calorie cutting and not an overt amount of "sculpting" exercise.

My measurements, however have changed a bit and I do notice this in some of my clothes. As in some of my shorts are no longer cutting off my circulation... Ha!
 SO - Here are the stats:

Previous              Current
Neck - n/a            15 3/4
Bust - 48              46 1/2 - minus  1 1/2"
Waist - 43 1/2      41 3/4 - minus 1 3/4"
Hips - 52 1/2        50 3/4 - minus 1 3/4"
Thigh - 27 1/2      27 1/4 - minus 1/4"
Upper Arm - n/a   15 3/4
Calf - n/a              18 3/4 (Holy cow, no wonder I can't find boots that fit!)    

July 10, 2012 - 220.75 lbs

June 3, 2012 - 232 lbs

July 10, 2012 - 220.75 lbs

June 3, 2012 - 232 lbs

July 10, 2012 - 220.75 lbs

June 3, 2012 - 232 lbs

July 10, 2012 - 220.75 lbs

June 3, 2012 - 232 lbs

So while these pictures don't generate any oohs and aahs in terms of radical change, I am starting to feel lighter in my skin and better overall - and that's a good thing. For the first time in a long time, I know I am in this for the long haul. Better pictures WILL come because I plan on seeing this through to my goal and beyond.