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Measurement Up-Date

So here are my updated measurements:

Underbust/Bust: 29"/35"
Waist: 25"--!!!
Hip/Butt: 40"

So, I have been generally eating less since I have been on this break, but I have been consistent with everything else (CLA, HMB, protein intake AT LEAST 100 grams a day, stomach vacuum throughout the day whenever I think of it, and obviously my daily vitamins), so my results are not incredibly surprising. My waist shrunk by still another half inch (it literally sinks inward now. I'm not exactly sure if I can get any smaller without the use of a corset at this point!), and my butt shrunk a quarter inch in the first week and another quarter inch the second week, and after that it has maintained it's 40". I think anyone can see that it is pretty obvious that I "leaned out" meaning that I shed the fat that was in with my muscle. So now it is just muscle, and I will not lose what I have because I keep up with my protein and my HMB. I am glad that I did not continue to lose after I hit the 40" mark. This is promising, especially for when I get back to my exercise routine! Which, I am still designing, btw.

I did not know there were pads for barbells and weight lifting belts. I don't think I even knew about the gloves. lol I have a very weak core and a weak lower back. I actually need to strenghten it some but the belt would help me not hurt myself. thanks!

You're welcome! So yeah for your case, you should probably try to strengthen your core while you lift the lighter weights when you start off. You will naturally progress to strengthen your core. You've got the idea, girl! Good luck and keep us posted!!