This is how it all started…
I just turned 50. I’m 5’11” (180 cm) tall, weigh 98 kg (216 lbs), and my waist measures a hefty 112 cm (44 inches).
Seven days ago, I hit the big 5-0. Should be a reason to celebrate, right? Well… sort of. But every time I look in the mirror, there’s this nagging feeling. I look like… well, like a typical 50-year-old.
It’s not like I haven’t tried over the years to dodge the whole “looking 50” thing. But clearly, that plan didn’t quite pan out.
To make it real, I set a starting point for my transformation:
Bloodwork Check: My liver values could hint at a daily beer case, and my cholesterol levels aren’t great either. A wake-up call, to say the least.
DEXA Scan: A reality check I couldn’t ignore. I’m officially in the obese range with a body fat percentage of 33% and a BMI of 30.25.
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Fitness Test: Push-ups, pull-ups, jump rope, and a session on the bike trainer – I put myself to the test. The results weren’t great, but it’s a baseline to improve on.
Photo & Video Session: I didn’t hold back – every angle, every pose. The cameras are set up to document every step of the journey.
Tracking Calories: I’ve started with a reduced intake and calorie tracking. From now on, my daily calorie count will be part of this logbook.
Jogging Instead of Lunch: Instead of eating a big meal, I hit the track for a 2.5 km (1.55 miles) jog. Three hours later, I felt like an old man, but the pride of finishing was worth it.
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This website is my personal logbook – a raw and unfiltered account of my journey to finally ditch the dadbod and get fitter. Real data, real struggles, and (hopefully) real progress.
Marty Merano
Dadbod Blogger
