Body stats: after 8 weeks

I have now completed 8 weeks of training. This is when results should start to appear (the key word is "appear", don't expect to see a six-pack yet!)

My stats after 8 weeks: 

Height: 178 cm (5.84ft) 

Weight: 78.2 kg (172.6 lbs)

Waist size: 88 cm (34.6 in)


In my last post discussing weight, I mentioned that breaking the 79kg barrier would be a strong indication that I was losing weight. This milestone has now been officially passed.
To be very transparent, one morning a week or two ago I even weighted myself at 76.5kg! But this was more an anomaly than a real weight loss. Lately my weight has been constantly oscillating between 78kg-79kg.

Based on the evolution over the past 8 weeks, I don't expect to lose a lot of weight. I think that will trade some fat for some muscles, so my guess is that I will end-up around 75kg-76kg.


The waist size is a more stable measure, and by dropping by another centimeter it confirms that there is some effect from the training. I have also started to notice that the abs are a bit more carved-out. Nothing incredible, but so it's motivating to see some progress.


Here is a picture:

Results appear slowly, it's even harder on picture than in than in real life. Since week #1, I have been losing a bit of belly fat: the lower ribs and the abs are getting more visible (I'm not contracting muscles on any picture). Pectoral muscles also appear to be slightly more developed.