The Secret to Weight Loss

We came across a scale in Lanzhou and thought we'd see if we've gained or lost any weight so far.

I was really surprised to see a 15 lbs loss since we left Toronto!

Gaining weight was a long shot especially since we do so much walking and hiking, sometimes eating only instant noodles for meals (those darned overnight train rides), and the portions here being a lot smaller than those back home.

Unfortunatly, I know a good chunk of it was muscle since I decided to try to do some dips the other day and could only manage 5 before I fell off the bunk bed, but those love handles are definitely a bit smaller these days too!

I wonder how my cholesterol is doing though. I'm sure all those dough sticks, fried bread with meat and full fat yogurts haven't helped! But darn it aren't they tasty! I'm hoping the Pu Er tea I bought in Dali will help...

At this rate, no one is going to recognise me when I get back but at least I can kind of "start over" in the gym. Oh, and the biking will be a lot easier! Sweet!