Muscle Bound. Progress Pictures....

[shanmonster]

Well, gotta say, this Whole30 thing made a difference. I've lost 7.6 lbs and gained lean muscle mass all while eating like a ravenous beast and training like a crazy person.















For comparison purposes, you can check out the photos/measurements I did in mid-June.

Weight: 135.2 lbs
Body fat: 15.2%

Neck: 13"
Chest: 36"
Waist: 27.5"
Hips: 36.75"
Left bicep: 10.5"
Right bicep: 10.5"
Left thigh: 21.5"
Right thigh: 21.5"
Left calf: 14"
Right calf: 14"

I lost 7.6 lbs. I didn't even know I had that much to lose, and am still unsure where it came from. Perhaps it was fat inside my abdominal cavity? Either way, I also gained muscle mass, so booyeah!

I didn't notice any differences in my health, sleep, or energy, but those were all good beforehand, anyhow. My asthma crops up a little bit here and there as usual, and I still had a couple instances of stomach upset (as I have had all my life).

I've enjoyed the foods I've been eating, and plan on continuing primarily with this lifestyle, although I will not stress it if the paleo foods are unavailable while I'm out. I'll just continue to make the best/tastiest food choices I can. I'll also let myself have pie or whatever once a week or so, because damnit, I like pie. ;)