Complete measurments!

This is day number three.  My granola failed miserably- maybe I should put the creative side of me away and actually follow a recipe that someone else has tried and SUCCEEDED with!  LOL It was awful but smelled pretty good.  The berries plumped back up to their original size and made us giggle!  Luckily I was able to spend the day with my beastie!  LOL Becca that was especially for you!  Her and I started It works together exactly five months ago today!  It has been quite a fun ride and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us!  Well we did full measurements today and recorded everything-  If she wasn't my best friend I would have been completely MORTIFIED!  We have probably seen and know way more than any two women should know about each other so that helped ease the discomfort of facing how out of shape we are.  After the measurements we sat down and calculated our body fat percentage using the calculation below.  I am sad to say that I am 28.17% fat.  When I say it like that it is almost comical but then I think... 30% fat... YUCK!

I do feel a little better that my 72 hour post wrap measurements I am down 1.55 inches at my waist. 1.5 inches at my belly button and 1.75 inches at the "Mommy pouch."  I am going to wrap again tonight, especially after reviewing my photos I think I will be wrapping my butt!  Can you say CELLULITE?  Yeah I don't know if I will be able to post those photos- As Becca and I were fliping through them my exact words were "EWWW!  OLD LADY BUTT!"

Ok enough about my behind!  So if you are following along I encourage you to use the following calculator instead of the BMI because this will take into account your build.  IT will also help you track your progress in a more accurate manner than just your weight alone.  You don't have to worry about "gaining weight in muscle" because this will help take that into account for you.  I am super excited to see my results.  Becca is also starting her own blog.  We are going to hold each other accountable, completete weekly or possibly biweekly measurements to keep a close eye on our progress.  I am super excited to be starting yet another journey along with Becca- We have really been there for each other at some of our lowest and highest points in life! Hopefully this is the highest we will see these numbers and the lowest point we hit in our health and wellness continuum!    So I raise my glass of greens to you Becca :) cheers!

Body Fat Formula For Women
Factor 1	(Total body weight x 0.732) + 8.987
Factor 2	Wrist measurement (at fullest point) / 3.140
Factor 3	Waist measurement (at naval) x 0.157
Factor 4	Hip measurement (at fullest point) x 0.249
Factor 5	Forearm measurement (at fullest point) x 0.434
Lean Body Mass	Factor 1 + Factor 2 - Factor 3 - Factor 4 + Factor 5
Body Fat Weight	Total body weight - Lean Body Mass
Body Fat Percentage	(Body Fat Weight x 100) / total body weight
Body Fat Formula For Men
Factor 1	(Total body weight x 1.082) + 94.42
Factor 2	Waist measurement x 4.15
Lean Body Mass	Factor 1 - Factor 2
Body Fat Weight	Total bodyweight - Lean Body Mass
Body Fat Percentage	(Body Fat Weight x 100) / total bodyweight

This calculator is from the following website:
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/body-fat-formula.php

Day 2?

At this time of the night it is very difficulty to tell what day it really is.  I mean truthfully It really doesn't matter!  I have to admit that I probably didn't pick the best time in the world to start a diet.  I have worked the past two days and 12 hour shifts as a nurse doesn't exactly lend it self to stress free eating of 6-8 meals a day.  I was just happy to have a chance to eat once each day.  I had horrible meals and was defiantly not hydrated!  Both poor starts to my diet plan.  However I guess that lends a hand to the fact that this IS something for REAL people with REAL lives and REAL jobs.

My redemption? 

Fat fighter and wraps.  I wrapped Friday night and six hours later on Saturday morning I was down SEVERAL inches!  My stomach feels tighter and I don't look "as pregnant" in my scrubs.  There really is nothing worse than being asked if you are pregnant even if it is by someone who is old and senile!

I am also using defining gel all over my body and I will tell you I haven't SEEN a change yet but I can certainly FEEL the difference.  My skin already feels healthier- it has only been two days!  It feels moisturized and smooth!  I can get used to this, and certainly can't wait to see more results, The way my skin is changing already I don't think it will take long to kiss this cellulite good bye!

Tomorrow is another day and I now have some Thermofit to start taking and I am really looking forward to that.  I will also be making some home made granola packed full of fiber and nutrients and lower in sugar and fat than the store bought junk!  I plan on using it as a supplement to my yogurt and a quick snack her and there to help fight those... CHOCOLATE CRAVINGS! Which I have satisfied with cookies the past two days... Did I mention I had taco bell and a beer for dinner last night... NOT GOOD!  I am looking forward to a healthier tomorrow... diet included!

Look forward to my post tomorrow revealing the final results of my wrap from Friday night as well as a granola recipe if it is tasty!!  I would love to hear any feed back you have for me, questions and general comments welcome!

To order products from the post above check out my website agrogg.itworks.net or look for them in the albums of my facebook page www.facebook.com/agroggitworks

The beginning.

UGH!  Be prepared to see some skin.  This is your warning- if you are squeamish please divert your attention now because in the future I will be posting photos of MY fat, stretch marks and skin so pale it is nearly translucent- I am NOT joking. 

My body has decided that I am no longer going to breast feed.  Brooklyn in 7.5 months old and I have to say that part of me is devastated!  However there is a skinny girl inside of me jumping for joy because this means I can finally use all my It Works! products to help me shed some of this weight.

I may seem like a well put together person with self-esteem and respect, but in reality I hate the way my body looks and am very self doubting.  Yes, I know I have two beautiful children and a husband that loves me EXACTLY the way that I am.  That isn't really what this is all about- this is about ME! 

I want to feel good about myself, I want to feel sexy and comfortable in my skin.  I am sick of worrying about the way I look standing next to the God I call my husband(drool).  He is so supportive and if he reads this he will probably give me a dirty look and shake his head in disappointment. 

Let's face it I was never exactly "skinny" but I was one at least more trim.  I am so thankful for my girls but not the c-section scar and saggy, stretch marked and jiggly belly they left behind!  Baby weight is difficult to get rid of so I would like to do so before we go for baby #3 and I want to be done having children before 35 so it won't be long!  I have decided I am going to put my It Works! products to the test and invest in myself- beginning TONIGHT!

I will begin by measuring my whole body and taking photos (yuck!) tonight and using the following products:

1. Ultimate body applicator (wrap)

2. Defining gel

3. Fat Fighter

4. Thermofit

5. Greens

6. Confianza

7. www.fitworkscommunity.com

If you are unsure of what these products are you can either head over to my website (agrogg.itworks.net) or my facebook page (www.facebook.com/agroggitworks) where you can find an album called Tell me about it Tuesday that will give you all the details! 

I invite you to follow my journey check on my progress and HOLD ME ACCOUNTABLE!  If you would like to start your own weight loss journey please let me know I would love to help you get started!   If you are already a loyal customer you have access to the fit works community so take advantage of it!  If you are not a loyal customer and are interested in your own challenge let me know we have multiple packages set up or you can consult with me and I will help you create your own package to meet YOUR needs!