Exercise is good.

I have spent most of my life at an exceptionally good fitness level. I was a competitive gymnast for my youth, then a dancer -- several hours a day dancer --, a runner, and a triathelete. James effectively killed my good habits. Apparently he is more fun than the gym :) Since having Dean I've been remaking those old exercise habits.
One month ago I started ChaLEAN Extreme. At least, I started the workouts. (I believe in happiness; therefore, I do not believe in diets.) It is a 90 day program that focuses on building muscle. I chose this program because it fits my exercise goals very well. A look in the mirror was sufficient proof that I had approximately 0 lbs muscle mass. Chalene promised me amazing results. I am only 1/3 of the way done, but here we are:

I lost ZERO lbs.
I lost ZERO inches.

Disappointed? Well, I think I look fitter and James agrees. Luckily we took some measurements with the fat calipers. The truth is I lost 3 lbs of fat and replaced them with muscle. I didn't loose any inches, but I lost some volume :) We'll see what the next month does for me.

I also took a "fit test". When I started, I could do 11 push ups. Now I can do 16. Just for reference-- when I was a gymnast, I could do 40+ (and I was just as heavy back then). Well see how close Chalene can get me to past fitness levels.