It’s been a whole year since I started working out with a personal trainer. I started strength training with a simple goal: handle stress and reduce anxiety. Some of it came from work, while some of it came from my fear of death. The whole “get fit” thing was just a bonus. As the weeks went by, I started to enjoy the workouts more and more. I found myself progressively lifting heavier and seeing my muscles grow. It is now like a game!
I’m truly amazed at how much I’ve changed in just a year. The stats speak for themselves:
| Start (June 2023) | Now (July 2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 60kg | 67.1kg |
| Muscle | 27.3kg | 32.7kg |
| Body Fat | 10.9kg | 9.7kg |
| Body Fat % | 18.1% | 14.5% |
My anxiety and stress levels have dropped as well, and I feel stronger and happier than before. On to the next year of training!
Funny note – I always thought I was 172cm tall. At some point, they measured my height at the gym, and turns out, I’m actually 174cm. So, I didn’t just come to gain muscle; I ended up gaining height too!