My Relentless Transformation 5.0 experience is very nearly over, and it’s time for an updated batch of…
…R-E-S-U-L-T-S!
As we’ve discussed, there is no better way of evaluating progress than implementing and tracking a well-rounded results profile. My consistent recommendation is to use four metrics: circumference measurements, bodyfat calipers, scale weight, and pictures. None of these things requires expensive equipment, and only the calipers likely require you purchasing something not currently in your possession. Together these four metrics are unstoppable, and each metric you drop from the equation restricts your ability to track all-around progress.
With the above in mind, ironically the Relentless Fitness scale broke before the most recent set of measurements! We purchased a new one, only to find that it is waaaaay off the mark. Back to the scale store we go. For now a “?” will have to do, although I can guarantee you the number is down from last time (due to the shift in my muscle mass -> lean phase change).
The first numbers were taken on May 28th and the last on July 25th. Remember that I didn’t take the first measurements until 3 days after Memorial Day weekend eating/drinking. That means they aren’t artificially inflated. These are real alterations acquired in precisely 8 weeks and 2 days.
The magic duo has happened – an increase in muscle mass + a reduction in bodyfat. I didn’t drastically reduce calories, I didn’t drastically reduce food options (I ate plenty of grass-fed dairy, rice, rice pasta, and potatoes), and I worked out a very manageable 3x per week, with the occasional 4x thrown in. Much more on this later, but remember the theme – REAL people, REAL results, REAL world.
The official numbers:
- Weight: 191 -> 191 -> 193.2 -> 192.6 -> 193.4 -> 192.8 -> ?
- Circumference (in):
- Chest: 42 -> 41.5 -> 42 -> 42.5 -> 43 -> 43 -> 43 (+1)
- Waist: 33.25 -> 32.75 – 32.75 -> 32.5 -> 32.25 -> 32.5 -> 32 (-1.25)
- Abdomen: 35.5 -> 34.75 -> 34.5 -> 33.25 -> 33 -> 33.5 -> 33 (-2.5)
- Hips: 40.5 -> 42.5 -> 41 -> 40 -> 40.25 -> 40.5 -> 40 (-0.5)
- Thigh: 24 -> 24 -> 24 -> 24.75 -> 23.75 -> 24.5 -> 24.5 (+0.5)
- Calf: 15.5 -> 15.5 -> 15.5 -> 15.5 -> 15.5 -> 15.5 -> 15.5 (EVEN)
- Arm: 14.25 -> 14.25 -> 14.5 -> 14.5 -> 14.75 -> 15 -> 15 (+0.75)
- Bodyfat (mm):
- Back: 13 -> 12 -> 13 -> 14 -> 12 -> 12 -> 12 (-1)
- Chest: 10 -> 7 -> 8 -> 8 -> 8 -> 7 -> 7 (-3)
- Abdomen: 13 -> 14 -> 15 -> 13 -> 14 -> 12 -> 9 (-4)
- Thigh: 15 -> 12 -> 15 -> 14 -> 14 -> 14 -> 12 (-3)
- Bicep: 7 -> 6 -> 6 -> 6 -> 6 -> 5 -> 5 (-2)
- Triceps: 9 ->8 -> 7 -> 7 -> 7 -> 6 -> 6 (-3)
