Progress Update – Total Pounds Lost in 6 Weeks

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68 Days left of my weight loss journal, for Bikini prep 2023

Thought I’d check in for an update! It’s been 6 weeks since I began my “prep” this year. I mentioned I wanted to lose weight slowly. I was thinking 8-10 lbs over 16 weeks (check out day 1 here). I based this on my stage weight last summer, but also hoping I had gained a few pounds of muscle over the past year.

But, even saying “I want to lose weight slowly”, I kind of was just trying to convince myself. It’s more fun to see significant progress every week, and to be ready SUPER early so I wouldn’t be stressed about making it in time.

But, I’m glad it’s happening at the rate it is. So, if I averaged the scale weight throughout a week (rather than report the random highs and lows), I’m officially down 4lbs. I’m pretty happy with the progress, and I really do feel leaner. (I’m actually down 8 lbs from October, when I first started tracking)

Although I haven’t eaten very differently the past 6 weeks, I have been a lot more consistent. Meaning, I haven’t eaten in excess of my tracking once a week like I was doing last fall.

Anyway, that’s my update! And for fun, my mom just sent me this photo she found from a 9th grade yearbook someone had uploaded to Ancestry.com! My “after photo” is from last summer. I don’t have many full body pictures, and I rarely take selfies, so I grabbed that one. I’m probably the same weight in that photo as currently, so I shared it.

15 years old vs 49 years old

Now, on to Monday’s Meals!

1182 calories, 168 g protein, 81 g carbs, and 21 g fat.

I know I need to do better! More carbs, more fat, and less protein!

67 days to go 1200 calorie high protein low carb low calorie day

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞
1182 calories, 168 g protein, 81 g carbs and 21 g fat
I know I need to do better! Less protein, more carbs, and more fat!

  • 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭: Greek yogurt with pistachio pudding mix (times 2!! yes, I went back for seconds. This is why I have to stop buying pistachio pudding mix until after my show. It makes me want to eat 32 ounces of Greek yogurt at a time!) 1 cup egg whites, and 2 slices turkey bacon
  • 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡: 85 g sweet potato, 200 g broccoli and cauliflower roasted, and 5 ounces chicken tenders
  • 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤: *Not pictured: Built Bar, plus more chicken tenders and bolthouse ranch dressing.
  • 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫: Mmmmm.. I went back to cinnamon and zero calorie sugar on cucumbers and I LOVE THEM so much again. I haven’t had any since the LAST prep, and I forgot how much I like it! Plus, a tomato, and more chicken! I really need to prep some ground turkey!

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