1 year measurements

Since I have had my band for one year this week, I decided that it was time to take my measurements again.  I recommend taking measurements to anyone who is researching the band or newly banded.  It really helps to see some changes when the scale doesn't seem to be cooperating.  Anyway, on to the measurements... but before that I have a picture that gives a bit of a visual.

                          Then                  Now                 Change

Neck                  16                      11                     -5

Bicep                  15                      11                     -4  (x2)

Forearm             10                      8.5                    -1.5 (x2)

Chest                 42.5                   34                     -8.5

Waist                 41                       28.5                 -12.5

Hips                   51                       34                    -17

Thigh                  28                       19.5                 -8.5 (x2)

Calf                    16                       13                    -3 (x2)

That brings us to a grand total of 77 inches!  That also comes to nearly an inch a pound.  How amazing is that!?? Oh and on a second thought, how did I walk around with an extra 8.5 inches on each thigh??