almost forgot...

This is a challenge to shape up after all - so here's how I did:

Before measurements:
Bust: 34.5"
Chest: 29"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 35.5"
Right Thigh: 20"
Left Thigh: 20"
Right Arm: 10.5"
Left Arm: 10.5"

After Measurements:

Bust: 33.5"

Chest: 29"

Waist: 29"

Hips: 34.5"

Right Thigh: 19"

Left Thigh: 19"

Right Arm: 10"

Left Arm: 10"

At least there were some results - even if they weren't exactly in the location I was hoping for :)

gluten what?

So ... after much convincing by my husband I finally went to the doctor to see what the heck was going on with my tummy. I work out 6 days a week, sometimes twice a day, I've lost 4 lbs in the last 7 weeks, I've lost inches from my hips, booty, legs ... but my tummy - NOTHING! I was so frustrated that I went to the doc to see what was up.

Her verdict? I have gluten intolerance ... gluten what? you say ... that's what I said too. In a nutshell, my body cannot process gluten (wheat, barley, rye, to name a  few) so by the end of the day after filling my belly with plenty of gluten products, I am in a lot of pain. And since my abs are separated from having babies, it's even worse because there is nothing to hold all that gas in, it just pushes right out through the separation. At times it has hurt so much that I couldn't even exercise.

So, now that the "getting my 6 pack" challenge is over, I'm starting a new challenge....living gluten free. I can't say it will be easy, but it's what I need to do to stay healthy.

I'm starting a new blog ... 365 days of gluten free. I'll showcase recipes of transitioning to a gluten free diet. Lucky for me there are a TON of great websites to pull from so I know I'm not alone.

And, I'm keeping my fingers crosses that once the gluten clears my system, I'll finally be able to see that 6 pack I worked so hard for!