Bodyfat, pants size, scale weight…what defines “done” ?
The post title was an actual question sent to me. And I have the ultimate and definitive test for ending body composition and it takes very little time.
What you will need:
- Little clothing, usually a bathing suit or swim trunks works
- Good Lighting
- Mirror or Camera (ideally both)
What you will need to do:
- Get dressed
- Turn on the good lighting
- Stand in front of the camera/mirror and take pictures of yourself from multiple angles and sides.
Do you like what you see? If “Yes,” don’t lose it and enjoy your hard earned work.
Do you not like what you see? If “No,” either work harder or determine if your personal demands and criteria are starting to be unhealthy or unrealistic.
How do you determine that? That’s another blog post for another day.
Missy
Stand in front of a mirror with little clothing? Leigh, surely you jest!! I avoid that at all costs!! And good lighting? I did not know there was such a thing - hmm, maybe it is just all my fat and cellulite looks bad with any source of light!!! I am all about the dark and a mu mu. Hey, maybe a third option would be to send you the pics and get your diagnosis and treatment!
July 16th, 2008 at 6:04 pmLeigh Peele
I should do that.
I will call it the B.A.P. system.
Body Analysis For Paralysis
July 16th, 2008 at 7:17 pmChristi
Hehe, I am so in for the BAP system
Of course pics will have to wait until some chubb has left the bod…I have befores already and can’t bear to do that again for awhile! This entry of yours with all of your wisdom will for sure be bookmarked for me to look at over and over!! Working on the book slowly but surely, a bit on the evenings after work…..can’t wait for a day off so I can really get into it! I am learning a lot already….Thanks Leigh!
July 16th, 2008 at 7:32 pmLori
This sounds much more reasonable than a number on a scale! Thanks Leigh!
July 16th, 2008 at 8:54 pmMissy
Sign me up for BAP! But be warned - your optic nerve may end up being paralyzed! :>
July 16th, 2008 at 9:45 pmThanks for all the info Leigh. I am getting these books soon (since I obviously can’t win them - I even tried to email back on Feb 1st at midnight and my computer froze up, so it is obvious that I can’t win. I will be buying them ASAFP - as soon as financially possible!
Lance
Pictures are powerful!
About four years ago, when I finally decided that enough was enough - I did exactly that. I took pictures. They were scary. And it made me realize I didn’t like at all what I was seeing. For the next year, I took monthly pictures. After a year, I was happy where I’d gotten myself to. Since then I’ve remained living a healthy lifestyle, although my weight and appearance to fluctuate from time to time. In any rate, this is a good reminder that I should get the camera out again and see if I’m happy with where I’m at. Thanks for the reminder.
July 17th, 2008 at 8:18 am