
Decided to post an update now because of two things. Firstly, over the past few weeks I've had various strangers reach out at my gym {!!!} or online to tell me how inspired they are by what I have achieved and shared on the blog, and how it has motivated them to start exercising more too. Thank you so much for telling me.. it really makes me so encouraged to carry on and share more of my fitness story.


It's important to track body fat composition when getting lean as you need to know that you are losing fat, and not your muscles when training. That's why the numbers on weighing scales don't really matter and how 2 people who weigh the same can look perfectly different when one person trains, while the other doesn't. Since I started training regularly, I've lost only 4kg on the scales but more than half my body fat {32.2% to 15.57%}.
Here are a few ways you can measure your body fat percentage by yourself, or go to a GP. Jen helps me to measure mine at the gym.
In the grand scheme of health, I don't need to hit 15% body fat as I'm already considered lean at 16%. But I want to, just for kicks ੧(❛▿❛✿)੭ It gave me a goal to work towards, motivated me to stay on track with my training / diet.. and provided me with a measure on how well I was doing.
I probably could have achieved this milestone earlier as I had already hit 16.1% in May 2016. However, I went on various holidays and breaks in my training, and for the past 2 months had to nurse a back injury which disrupted my usual training quite a bit. Other than that one day at CrossFit where I hit my conventional deadlift PR, I have not been lifting heavy for the past 2 months and for a period of time, only trained my upper body.

If I have only one tip for you on how to stay on a fitness journey, it is that you really need a village for support. The first few days are easy as you are powered by enthusiasm and positivity. However, after you hit a few roadblocks, feel beaten by tiredness and hunger a few times, or see no significant progress.. you tend to lose hope and willpower. And that's when you need to lean on your village for encouragement and support to just keep going.
I am beyond thankful for mine ❤
So what next after hitting this body fat composition target of mine? Well, Superman thinks I should try to go lower to show my more of my abs by June next year haha. Currently I kinda have 4-pack that plays peek-a-boo with me throughout the day... {another gym client was there when Superman was helping me to take the photos & she told me "nice abs!" though haha}
Jen also thinks that there's still room for me to decrease my body fat percentage while building muscles and the boy is supportive of this too.
I am ok with just maintaining at 15% but I love a good challenge and if my village thinks I can and should go even lower, why not? (☆▽☆) I will work towards that.. however now I want to focus more on building back my muscles and hitting my strength targets too i.e. squatting at 1.5x body weight, deadlifting 2x body weight and doing pull-ups with 0.25x body weight.
Follow my Fitness Diary posts here or on Instagram {#AiFitnessDiary}.
One-on-On Personal Training Updates:
The Beginning - First 4 Months
Girls Can Pull-Up Too!
Finally, I Have Visible Abs!
Holiday Workout - No Gym No Problem!
Lessons learnt from Being Injured
New 2 Months Challenge
2 Months Challenge Results - Lowest Body Fat Composition Ever!
Girls Can Pull-Up Too!
Finally, I Have Visible Abs!
Holiday Workout - No Gym No Problem!
Lessons learnt from Being Injured
New 2 Months Challenge
2 Months Challenge Results - Lowest Body Fat Composition Ever!
Genesis Gym Personal Training Updates:
The Beginning - Signing Up for Personal Training
The Beginning - Signing Up for Personal Training
Week 5 - New Workout Programs, New Challenges
Week 6 - Program Progress Report
Week 7 - Training with a Weak Back
Week 8 - Keep Calm & Gym On
Week 9 - Making Sense of Trap Lifts, TRX & Med Ball Slams
Week 6 - Program Progress Report
Week 7 - Training with a Weak Back
Week 8 - Keep Calm & Gym On
Week 9 - Making Sense of Trap Lifts, TRX & Med Ball Slams
Week 10 - Workout Max Out
Week 11 - Rolling in the Deep
Week 12 - Program End Report
Week 13 - Start of Cycle 2
Weeks 14 to 16 - Slow & Steady
Weeks 17 to 20 - Milos Giant Sets
Weeks 21 to 24 - Cycle 2 Program End Report
Weeks 25 to 28 - German Volume Training & MetCon Workouts
Weeks 29 to 32 - What Doesn't Kill You
Weeks 33 to 36 - Cycle 3 Program End Report
Personal Training - Results 1 Year Later
Week 11 - Rolling in the Deep
Week 12 - Program End Report
Week 13 - Start of Cycle 2
Weeks 14 to 16 - Slow & Steady
Weeks 17 to 20 - Milos Giant Sets
Weeks 21 to 24 - Cycle 2 Program End Report
Weeks 25 to 28 - German Volume Training & MetCon Workouts
Weeks 29 to 32 - What Doesn't Kill You
Weeks 33 to 36 - Cycle 3 Program End Report
Personal Training - Results 1 Year Later

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14 comments:
Congratulations Ai! You look amazing and truly an inspiration to many.
Dang girl! You are on fire! Great job reaching your goal :) I veer off my fitness goals this time of year because Oct-December is eat, eat, eat. I still do my regular workout, but holiday treats do me in every year. It will get back to normal in January though :)
Congratulations dear! You look amazing and actually can see the difference in your photos and body fat.
WOW you look great! It's wonderful that you met your goal.
You really are an inspiration and you look really great with the new fit and healthy body!
Great transformation! Congrats and keep it up...Motivating...
Clap clap steady! Always inspirational to see someone achieve his/her dream through persistence and hardwork :)
cheers, Andy
(SengkangBabies.com)
Looking svelte!! you looked great before, but you can definitely see how the hard work is paying off to make you look even more awesome. I am sure it feels great to be so fit too!! And it's a good example for you little one. :)
Once again, what an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your journey...I hope to start mine soon...soon... :) Having a healthy lifestyle is so important as a parent, I often forget that it's just as important as good values - actually being healthy and responsible for our bodies is also a form of value.
Great persistency! It serves as a reminder to me to start an exercise regime soon too..thks for sharing!
Congrats!!! You're so inspirational! Now I want to work out too! :)
Kudos to you Ai!!!
My body fat % has forever been like on the 30% range and it is just soooo hard to get them down! Looking at your journey, it really gives me some sort of motivation. Really must start moving my ass to get the percentages down too!!!
You look great, babe.
Hi, thanks for posting your progress. Really makes me feel like it is possible, not impossible anymore.
Can you share how much is the package at Genesis Gym and is it a 1 to 1 or a small group? I have budget constraints but looking at your posts, it seems to be much more effective per dollar than putting money on monthly memberships with global gyms where I don't know how best to train and know little about my nutrition. Thank you in advance for your help! I can also be reached at tanen16@yahoo.com if you don't mind. Thanks! - Eleanor
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