I can actually see changes in my body. My "dad bod" belly is noticeably smaller, my man-boobs are noticeably smaller. I'm just under 2 weeks into actual workouts, and 3 weeks into eating smarter and walking.
Another morning and another 30 minute workout.
On the exercise bike this morning, programmed for hilly route with varying resistance. During that 30 minutes I never leaned on the handlebars, but rather pumped 2# and 4# weights the entire 'ride' on bike.
Morning weight is 198.8 for the 2nd day in a row. I have decided that my "wake up" weight is my official weight in my journey to fitness. It is the only weight that eliminates most all the variables of food and drink. Typically I sleep for 6 to 7 hours so during that time there is no intake of food or fluids. At no other point in the day is that possible. So for consistency it is what I am using as "my" weight.
Another point, for people using one of the smart sensor scales like my Withings Cardio scale, since the scale measures hydration, body fat, muscle mass, etc and since food/drink intake change all that, the scale will give erratic readings for each of the various measuring points if you weigh yourself MORE THAN 1 TIME per day that throw off your 'trends' over a short term trend line. I found this out by accident, but it became obvious as soon I stopped stepping on the scale multiple times a day and went a couple days with only morning weights.
Another morning and another 30 minute workout.
On the exercise bike this morning, programmed for hilly route with varying resistance. During that 30 minutes I never leaned on the handlebars, but rather pumped 2# and 4# weights the entire 'ride' on bike.
Morning weight is 198.8 for the 2nd day in a row. I have decided that my "wake up" weight is my official weight in my journey to fitness. It is the only weight that eliminates most all the variables of food and drink. Typically I sleep for 6 to 7 hours so during that time there is no intake of food or fluids. At no other point in the day is that possible. So for consistency it is what I am using as "my" weight.
Another point, for people using one of the smart sensor scales like my Withings Cardio scale, since the scale measures hydration, body fat, muscle mass, etc and since food/drink intake change all that, the scale will give erratic readings for each of the various measuring points if you weigh yourself MORE THAN 1 TIME per day that throw off your 'trends' over a short term trend line. I found this out by accident, but it became obvious as soon I stopped stepping on the scale multiple times a day and went a couple days with only morning weights.