Kitch helped me get caliper body fat measurements (ouch!) to help me figure out my body weight. I got my sister to take circumference measurements, and now I’ve played around with a few bodyweight calculators online.
My results: 41%, 32% and 26% on three different calculators. I think the second may be closest to the real measurement. The second two calculators took into account my wrist, calf, neck and forearm measurements in addition to waist and hips. As someone “apple-shaped” (that is, I carry my weight around my waist, argh), a bodyfat calculator that only looks at hip and waist is going to give an elevated number (according to the online info of the first calculator). But I was still surprised about the variation between methods.
Not sure if the bodyfat calcs are going to be very helpful. I’m hoping that each method will at least show the same percentage change, then I can at least feel confident about that number. We’ll see.
I’ll post the results at the end of the challenge, with before/after bodyfat and measurements. You know, provided there is some improvement.

Breakfast smoothie
This is one of my favorite breakfasts, although I’m still trying to find the perfect combo without too much sugar. Works best with a Vitamix or other uber-blender.
1 cup of water
~20 almonds
Blend well to make almond milk
Add:
2-3 loose cups of raw baby spinach or other mild greens
A small banana (I prefer to freeze it first)
1/2 cup of frozen fruit (I prefer blueberries)
2 Tbsp wheat germ
3-4 ice cubes
Optional:
1 cup Fage or other yogurt for richness
Chocolate (or other flavor) protein powder
Blend well and enjoy slowly!