holofit #7 - Measurements

This twelve weeks of fitness (unlike the twelve days of Christmas) is something that doesn't really keep giving, unless you're eager to accept a gift of sweaty, and definitely smelly active wear from a large, hairy man.

If I could measure the fluid ounces of sweat, and the chemical composition, pH, and other scienticious variables, I would. All data is good data. All measurements are good measurements.

Measurements show change.

Image from Pixabay, credit to Myriam's-Fotos

Measurements, when referred to the human form, are usually a quick identifier of how fit, buff, hot or sexy someone might be. I'm clearly none of those things, but let's literally objectify me with a series of numbers, the sort that a tailor could use to make me a straight jacket.

Region	Starting	16 August	Change	Percent Change
Chest	109	105	4	-3.67%
Arms	35	32	3	-8.57%
Hips	109	104	5	-4.59%
Waist	113	103	10	-8.85%
Thighs	66	61	5	-7.58%

All measurements are centimeters, because I live in Australia where we use the metric system, unlike you crazy lawless savages from states united.

Overall, I am smaller by a staggering 6.65%. Interestingly, I don't think this coincides with the weight loss that I have experienced so far, which would probably indicate that I've seen some muscle grow, too.

Start	14/8	Difference	Change
112.5	109	3.5	-3.11%

That's a good assumption. I've lost 6% size, but 3% body mass. Someone who knows more about physiology can tell me if that means that I'm leaner, or more muscular.

I know one thing is certain - I feel better.

Pushing myself out of comfort zone, and changing my life style (including my diet) has had its drawbacks (remember, I love pizza) - but the way I see it, the time I spend in the gym will allow me to spoil myself every now and then.

I just have to be consistent.

That was the end of week eight.