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The scorecard. Write these down today:
Waist. Tape measure at your belly button, relaxed, first thing in the morning.
One lift. Your best clean set of 5 on any lift, or your max push-ups.
Steps. Your daily average from the last 7 days. Your phone already knows.
Photo. Front and side. Same spot, same light. You don't have to show anyone.
Your number: divide your waist by your height, both in inches. Under 0.5 is the target zone. A 36-inch waist on a 70-inch guy is 0.51. Close.
Then: set a phone reminder for 90 days from today. Same four numbers, same spot, same light.
The takeaway: You can't see progress you didn't measure. Write it down now, while it feels silly.
Best,
Jason
Not medical advice. If you take medication or manage a health condition, talk to your doctor before starting a supplement or changing how you eat or train.