Things could have been worse!

This week, I was bad.  I stayed pretty true to my diet, but had a few extra cheat days.... in fact, I had more cheat days than normal days, which usually spells disaster for the week.  Wednesday AND Thursday, I indulged in post-work happy hours, had a couple beers and food that is just all around not very good for you.  I took my cheat day early this week, on Saturday, and enjoyed my Grandmother's home-cooked Italian feast.  I mean it.... pasta, bread, meatballs, sausage, home-made ravioli, chicken parm, salad, cheese, wine, dessert... it was well worth it.  I couldn't possibly count the calories, but I'm sure it was well over 1500 in the one meal.  That was the last thing I ate until 10:00 am the next morning :)

I also tracked my calories, which I will put in a separate blog entry on my new website when I get it up and running!  Right now, its under construction and I'm pouring all of my free time into it.  Considering moving this blog to that site, but I'm not sure yet.  Will keep you posted.  For now, feel free to check out what I have so far - it really isn't much at all, but lots and lots to come!  www.fitness-nirvana.com

So, results:  With all that, I still managed to keep the same weight.  This week, I even saw numbers from the BIA as low as 9.3 - but that was while I was soaking wet, and the morning of a fast.  I didn't move much in body fat either.  Here's what I have for the week

Weight	153 lb.	Loss/Gain
Body fat %	10.65%	0%
Chest	34.5"	0"
Waist	30.5"	0"
Hips	36.75"	+0.25"
Thighs	21" each	0"
Biceps	13.25" R, 13" L	0"
Neck	14.75"	0"

Not bad.  My ass apparently grew a little... but I'm looking forward to getting back on track and seeing even better results.  With the Lean Gains type diet I'm doing now, I'm looking to start seeing increases in numbers over the next 4 weeks while seeing the body fat drop slowly over the next 2 months.  

This is a hell of a lot of fun, and I'm sure hoping everyone is finding this useful!