On August 3, 2022, my result was 81.10 kg (178.79 lbs). These are my results today.
| Item | Measurement, August 10, 2022 | Measurement, August 17, 2022 | Measurement, August 24, 2022 | Measurement August 31, 2022 | Measurement September 3, 2022 | Measurement, January 24, 2022 | Healthy Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight1 | 80.05 kg (176.48 lbs) | 79.75 kg (175.81 lbs) | 79.40 kg (175.04 lbs) | 78.75 (173.61 lbs) | 78.65 (173.39 lbs) | 98.7 Kg (217.6 lbs) | 55.3-68.0 kg (121.9-149.9 lbs) |
| BMI2 | 29.4 (Overweight) | 29.2 (Overweight) | 29.1 (Overweight) | 28.9 (Overweight) | 28.8 (Overweight) | 36.2 (Obese) | 18.5-24.9 |
| Waist (circumference)3 | 103 cm (40.55 in) | 103 cm (40.55 in) | 103 cm (40.55 in) | 99 cm (38.97 in) | 99 cm (38.97 in) | 122 cm (48.03 in) | < 102 cm (40 in) |
| Hip (circumference)3 | 108 cm (42.51 in) | 108 cm (42.51 in) | 108 cm (42.51 in) | 105 cm (41.33 in) | 105 cm (41.33 in) | 120 cm (47.24 in) | |
| Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR) | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 1.01 | < 0.9 |
| Blood Pressure4 (Systolic/Diastolic) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 115 mmHg/ 78 mm Hg | 137mmHg/ 95 mmHg | 110/70 mmHg- 145/90 mmHg |
| Visceral Fat | 14 | 17 | <9 |
Whoa, I haven’t made any post for over a month!
I was pretty busy at work with several projects to complete. However, that should not be an excuse if I want to do this blogging stuff seriously. Anyway, let’s get down to business.
Health and Habit Progress
After losing 20 kg (44.09 lbs) I’m starting to enjoy some perks of weight loss. My waist has shrunk 23 cm (9.05 inches) which means I can fit into my old jeans again (yay!). I had to have my work pants altered from size 42 to size 38 so they won’t sag to my hip. I don’t feel sluggish in the morning (except when I turned in late).
The greatest thing about it is that my blood pressure is now within normal range. 4 months ago I wrote a post wondering whether I had hypertension. Because the first reading was always indicating high pressure, I used to take two or three measurements with my sphygmomanometer to make sure I was reading my blood pressure right. This morning, it was normal the first time.
This is very exciting. I cannot wait to get my blood sugar tested. The last time I had my blood sugar checked, the result was I was pre-diabetic. I reduced my carb intake so much within the past 2 months that my meals on most days consist mostly of protein or fat. I still eat rice and bread from time to time, but I keep in mind to balance it with either protein or fat.
Reading “The Full Diet” gave me a new perspective on intermittent fasting. Previously, I thought I can eat anything and as often as I want during the 8-hour eating window. Now I keep snacking to a minimum so my body can have time to rest from producing insulin. I try to snack on protein or fat-rich food to get my digestive system to feel full faster, and less on carbs to avoid a dip in blood sugar level which will make me hungrier later.
I Still Love My Bed More
The one thing that remains difficult for me to do is to get up early and get some exercises done. My bladder usually wakes me around 6 AM to take the morning pee. It is supposed to be a good opportunity to put on my running gear and do a 30-minute jog. But I found myself getting back under the blanket.
I might have had an easier time waking up if I had not slept so late the night before. Yet I am so used to going to bed around midnight or later, that I cannot fall asleep earlier than 12 AM. My next challenge is to go sleep at 10 PM at the latest.
Here’s to another good habit!
Life At Slow-Mo 
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