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It is important to try and record your journey. This section is about recording your weight and measurements as a means of seeing how well you are doing, the other will be to record how you progress with your exercise by keeping a diary of activity. For this please watch video 7 and read and download the documents from article 7 called Recording and Planning your Exercise.
Equipment:
Weighing in:
The scales should be of good quality and placed in the same place each time you weigh in. Weigh in`s are once a week and at the same time of day (preferably morning), wearing a similar outfit. Results of the weigh in are to be written on your chart. Fluctuations often occur because of water balance or hormonal cycles (women) so do not get put off if you have been very strong willed one week only to find the scales do not reflect this. These longer journeys can be a bit up and down, as long as the general trend is down you will progress steadily. If you do not lose weight, always ask questions of yourself or of us. This is the surest way to learn.
Tape measure:
Again with a good quality tape measure, read your measurements in cm and record these on your graph. You need only do this once a month or so. If you are very large you may need to get help with this. Again, don’t be shy to ask for help from family, friends or us.
The High BMI kit:
Download the High BMI kit by clicking here.
The Health and Safety Form:
Have a read through and just check you are ok . If you answer no to any of the questions do check with your G.P. that this is all ok for you.
Recording Your Stats:
This is important for understanding your progress.
Step One: Fill in your height and weight and work out your BMI (Body Mass Index) from the graph on the form.
Step Two: If you have the appropriate scales make a note of your body fat percentage. (not essential).
Step Three: Now record your chest, waist and hip measurements in cm`s.
Body Matters:
Now print off a few of the monthly sheets and pop this info into the top left hand corresponding boxes. Now each time you weigh in or measure put the new data into the boxes under the weekly columns.
Fitness Matters:
This will be discussed in the next video and related article number 7 Exercise Planning.
The High BMI Forum
This is for all our members to use for support and feedback. Click here to go to the forum.
Lucy Case
Fitness Director ThinQ Fitness
Director of The Body Fitness Company
Specialising in Bridal Fitness and High BMI
