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Weight Loss Journal |
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Use
this journal to help track your progress as you lose pounds and inches. |
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Start Date: ________ |
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Measurements |
4 Weeks |
8 Weeks |
12 Weeks |
Chest |
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Shoulders |
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Upper Arm |
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Waist |
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Hips |
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Upper Thigh |
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Calf |
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Weight |
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Body Mass Index* |
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Body Mass Index |
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*Body Mass Index is a measure of
body composition. See LifeHub™’s BMI calculator at the Fitness page. BMI is
calculated as follows: |
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A. Multiply your weight in pounds by 0.45. Example: a 140
pound woman would equal 140 X 0.45 = 63. |
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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. |
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C. BMI=weight/height. Divide the obtained weight, 63, by the obtained height, 2.40, which in this case equals 26.25. |
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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.
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