Starting Points

Ok, so today is THE DAY. The big one. Today is the day that we will truly begin the journey. Today is the day we will write down our starting points.

This is what you will need:
- A journal (or something where you can document your measurements and will know where to find for future days of accountability)
- Tape measure - not the kind for construction but the one used for sewing, etc.
- Scale - hopefully it is accurate. Just make sure to use the same one so you'll get consistent results
- camera - only if you're brave

Measurements:
- Largest part of your arm
- Largest part of your hips
- neck
- waist
- bust
- weight

Now, if you're brave....TAKE PICTURES. Preferably, do it in the same outfit if possible. If you have a full-length mirror, you can do it yourself. If not, have someone take them for you. (Don't worry, we won't be sharing pictures or measurements except with our journal.) Take a picture from your front view and side. This way you will be able to SEE the changes we are making. This is important because it will keep us motivated. The changes will be gradual and we will think we aren't making progress because we can't see it. In reality, we will be making improvements and having pictures of progression will show our achievements.

Here is one woman's progression: http://ronisweigh.com/pages/progression-photos. The results are more impressive since we can SEE them.

Also, if anyone would like to submit a post to the blog, send it to me and I will add it. Happy measuring!!! And have a great three-day weekend!