Goal 2-2:  Reduce my body fat percentage by half.

Here,  is the body mass in lbm, is waist in inches and the lean mass is:

Today my current waist (around belly button) is 35″.  I cannot find  scale, but my weight is around 175lbm right now.  From the above formula, my % Body Fat is 20.8%.  This makes my target % Body Fat 10.4% (half of what is is now).

Goal 2-A:  Keep track of weight and body proportions

Along with weight, I will be tracking 8 regular tape measurements.  These measurements are:

1. Neck – Standing, measure your neck at its largest girth, right over the Adam’s apple.
2. Shoulder – Standing, can either be measured as a girth measurement all the way around the body.
3. Bicep – Measure at its largest girth, taken relaxed with arms at side.
4. Chest – Standing, measure with breath out just above the nipple.
5. Waist – Standing, measure at the belly button.
6. Hips – Measure at the largest girth, where the butt is protruding the greatest.
7. Thigh – Standing, measure at the largest girth, just below the butt.
8. Calf – Seated, measure at its largest girth.

What is the difference between Resolutions and Goals?

In my mind, a resolution is qualitative while a goal is quantitative.  Here is an example:

• Resolution:  I want to lose weight
• Goal: I want to lose 20 lbm

With this is mind, I came up with three Resolutions for 2012, each containing measurable goals to chart my progress.

Resolution 1: To be in a better place financially by years end.

With what I make in a year from my base pay from the military, this goal would not be possible.  Fortunately, once I graduate from prototype I am paid the remaining installment of my enlistment bonus.  I also get an opportunity to STAR reenlist once I get to my next command.  These two bonuses alone will be enough to accomplish my goals.

• Goal 1-1:  To be debt free (i.e. pay remaining student loans in full)
• Goal 1-2:  Contribute fully to my Roth-IRA
• Goal 1-3:  Save at least $7k for a special project
• Goal 1-A:  Keep track of expences using GNUCash and Mint

Resolution 2: To be in a better physical state by years end.

Who does not want to be in better physical shape?  For me it is not just about appearances, but also about one’s usefulness.

• Goal 2-1:  Achieve an Outstanding level of physical fitness, based on the Navy’s PFA standards.
• Goal 2-2:  Reduce my body fat percentage by half.
• Goal 2-A:  Keep track of weight and body proportions

Resolution 3: To be in a better mental state by years end.

Unfortunately, prototype has taken its toll on both my reading habits and my physics/math skills.

“A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.”
― George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones

• Goal 3-1:  Finnish all of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series.  I am still on A Game of Thrones.
• Goal 3-2:  Read a minimum of twelve other books this year besides the ones mentioned above.