The 4-Hour Body - An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman - Timothy Ferriss
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a drop-down menu in their software.
Starting Your Physical GPS--The Steps
Starting a body recomposition program without measurements is like planning a trip without a
start address. I guarantee you will regret it later. Don't fly blind.
My father, who lost more than 70 pounds and more than tripled his strength, is still kicking
himself for not having bodyfat numbers.
Drop a dime or two and get your data. If need be, skip a few lattes and a dinner out.
Next steps:
1. Take your "before" circumference measurements. Get a simple tape measure and measure
four locations: both upper arms (mid-bicep), waist (horizontal at navel), hips (at widest point
below waist), and both legs (mid-thigh). Total these numbers to arrive at your Total Inches (TI).
Changes in this total will be meaningful enough to track.
2. Estimate your bodyfat (BF%) based on the "Eyeballing It" sidebar on this page.
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