Depending on your age, you might recognize this classic reference, or it might be new to you. In the golden age of comic books, there was always an ad featuring Charles Atlas, promising to transform you into a powerhouse of strength using his “Dynamic Tension” method.
Now, whether or not you’ve seen that ad, the concept behind it is universally familiar: the journey from an undesired state to a better one, backed of course, by visible proof of progress. I like to call this
“The Before and After.”
The “Before”
This is where change begins, with a decision and a record. That record should reflect the kind of transformation you’re aiming for. Often, a simple photo will do the trick, but it can be anything else that captures your starting point and later, when you reach your “After”, becomes a reminder of how far you’ve come.
The “After”
This is your destination, your goal. It can be short-term or long-term, but it must be realistic and achievable. So, please, let’s skip the fantasy of dropping 20 pounds in a month. Instead, commit to something sustainable and make it meaningful.
My Profile (Before)
Since this post is about Profiling (The Before), let me give you an idea, here’s my own starting profile. It includes both data and a photo, and I encourage you to do the same. Profiling will help you track progress and stay motivated.
And remember, your profile will differ in data depending on your goal, if what you want is to change your blood sugar levels, instead of a picture you would have a recent blood test as your “Before”.
Now let’s see…
This is my beginning profile:
Name: Miguel Andujar (Heta Akira)
Age: 61
Gender: M
Height: 5′ 9″
Weight: 319 lbs
Fat %: 44.1
Waistline: 55″
Note: The T-Shirt is XL2!!!
Ok, now commit and go make your own “BEFORE”!
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