On this page I will publish diary pictures of my progress. It might not be a pretty site but I am determined to sculpt my body a little more than it currently is. I am not a great fan of gym exercises but after sustaining a shoulder injury and referred to physiotherapist I was given elastic resistance bands. I have continued to do the daily exercises recommended to strengthen the shoulders and now I have started to work on the abdominal region. Higher muscle content in the body raises the base metabolic rate, so even doing nothing the body is burning extra calories so we get a double benefit.
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Starting point: 26/08/2011
Height 5ft 5in
weight 157 1bs
chest 38 in
waist 35 in
hips 36 in
neck 15.5 inches
BMI is 26.1
electro resistance body fat % is 29.0
calculated heart rate zones:
HR Zones | Energy (avg.) | ||
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HR % | bpm | kcal/h | |
50 - 60 % | 79-94 | 292 | |
60 - 70 % | 95-110 | 412 | |
70 - 80 % | 111-125 | 531 | |
80 - 90 % | 126-141 | 650 | |
90 - 100 % | 142-158 | 804 |
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This viseral fat, around my abdomen and chest (the old man boobs!), I want to "burn away" and get to under a 32" waist measurement.