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BEFORE PHOTOS

Taking before photos is an absolute MUST if you want to transform your body because it provides you with a starting guide, a point at which you begin your journey.

With as little clothing as possible (without it being porn of course) you’ll need 4 views, from the front and back and from each side.

Once you’ve taken each photo, upload them in your fitness planner

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BEFORE MEASUREMENTS

The next step is to take some basic measurements using a tape measure.  This is best done with some assistance.

SHOULDERS

Shoulder Measurement

 Place the tape measure around the shoulders directly in line with the top of the armpit crease.

 CHEST

Chest Measurement

Place the tape measure around the chest on the line of the nipples but under the arms.

 STOMACH

Ab Measurements

Place the tape measure around the stomach in line with the belly button.

 HIPS

Hip measurement

Place the tape measure around the largest bulge of the back side

 ARMS

Measure the upper arm from the shoulder to the elbow and find the middle and then

Arm Measurement

Place the tape measure around this mark to measure the arm.  repeat for both arms.

Chest Measurement

LEGS

Stand up tall with your feet shoulder width apart and your arms stretched down by your sides,

Thigh Measurement

get your helper to place the tape measure around your thigh at the lowest tip of your fingers.  Repeat for both legs.

CALVES

Calves MeasurementPlace the tape measure around the biggest part of the calf muscle.  repeat for the other leg.

Record these measurements in your training diary.

Once you’ve taken your before photos and recorded your measurements, you can close this and continue on.

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