The “Before “ State of Being

The “Before” Situation

Sunday March 6, 2022 (Day 0)

These are my “before” measurements and pictures. They were taken a few weeks ago on February 19, but I have not changed much since they were done. I hesitated posting the pictures, to be honest, as they are not at all flattering (to say the least!), and I am rather self-conscious of my body image. But hopefully there will be a huge change from “before” to “after”, a little over a year from now and these photos certainly give me motivation to change.





Unfortunately, I have developed a severe viral upper respiratory infection over the last few days, which will make starting this whole plan a bit more challenging in the first week. But fortunately, it is not COVID-19 nor is it influenza, so most likely just a bad cold. I can deal with that. I am looking forward to starting the whole process tomorrow, and the physical workout will be a fitness test of sorts, which I will repeat at the end of the program to see how far I have progressed.

Date: 19 February, 2022


Resting HR: 67

Resting BP: 118/70

Weight: 213.4

Body fat %: 30.8

Physique score: 2 (obese)


Bicep: 14 inches

Chest: 43 inches

Hips: 41 inches

Neck: 16.5 inches

Thighs: 22 inches

Waist: 41 inches


Depression/anxiety Quiz: Depression 16 Anxiety 7

Perceived Stress Scale: 27 (high stress)

Pain level (location): 2 (low back)


Lumosity Cognitive LPI: 1620

Total Steps: 6303

Total Distance: 2.93


Total Calories: 1828

Total Protein: 158.9 g

Total Fat: 42.5 g

Total Carbohydrates: 101.7 g

Total Fiber: 2 g

Total Water: 56 oz


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“Before” pictures and measurements were taken today

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