Weight Loss Journal

Use this journal to help track your progress as you lose pounds and inches.

Start Date: ________

 

Measurements

4 Weeks

8 Weeks

12 Weeks

Chest

 

 

 

Shoulders

 

 

 

Upper Arm

 

 

 

Waist

 

 

 

Hips

 

 

 

Upper Thigh

 

 

 

Calf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

 

 

 

Body Mass Index*

 

 

 

Body Mass Index

*Body Mass Index is a measure of body composition. See LifeHub™’s BMI calculator at the Fitness page. BMI is calculated as follows:

A. Multiply your weight in pounds by 0.45. Example: a 140 pound woman would equal 140 X 0.45 = 63.

B.  Multiply your height in inches by 0.025. Then square the number. The woman above is 5’2” or 62 inches tall. 62 X 0.025 = 1.55. 1.55 X 1.55 = 2.40.

 

C.  BMI=weight/height.  Divide the obtained weight, 63, by the obtained height, 2.40, which in this case equals 26.25.

 

Note: BMI is designed for adults aged 20-65 whose body size and composition is fairly stable. It does not apply to babies, children, adolescents, pregnant or nursing women, senior citizens, very muscular people, and endurance athletes such as runners.

BMI less than 18.5 may contribute to health problems due to heart irregularities, depression and anemia.

BMI 18-5-22.9 is a good range for most people. If your weight falls within this zone and you eat sensibly, your weight should not cause any health problems.

BMI 23-24.9 is considered a healthy range, although there are small, increased risks for chronic disease versus the 18.5-23 category.

BMI 25-27 is a caution zone. You should watch your weight. There are increased health risks in this zone.

BMI greater than 27 increases the risk for developing high blood pressure, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and certain cancers.