Setting Measurable Goals

I think that my goals are clear but we need a concrete way to measure and evaluate our progress. Most people use the scale as a way to measure success, but in this case that may not work. Over the last month I have lost zero pounds, and yet I went down a pants size. The reason for that is losing fat and gaining muscle. So a better way to gauge success is using a bioelectrical impedance body fat tester (Omron HBF-306C Fat Loss Monitor).

The ACE (American Council on Exercise) uses these general Body-fat % categories.
Classification Women (% fat) Men (% fat)
Essential fat 10-13% 2-5%
Athletes 14-20% 6-13%
Fitness 21-24% 14-17%
Healthy 25-31% 18-24%
Obese 32% and higher 25% and higher

I will also use a few body measurements to help me gauge my journey. I might actually do some other tests also but I will talk about them another day. My body fat goal is 20%.

MY STATS (sad but true)
Age: 32 Height: 5’11”
Weight: 307.5 Body Fat: 32%
Body Water: 45% Waist: 44”
Abdomen: 54” Chest: 51.5”
Right Bicep: 16” Left Bicep: 16”
Right Calve: 18” Left Calve: 18.5”
Right Quadriceps: 26.5” Left Quadriceps: 26.5”

I will update these once a week... so we can keep track. I will also get the camera out and get some photos. I plan to keep one week photos so at the end I can make a little movie so we can see the change happen over time.