August… When it started at the end of week 31, it had been exactly 7 weeks since my first surgery. And it had been about 4½ weeks since the dislocated hip and surgery that followed it. It had also been 4 weeks since the loss of my furry soulmate 🌈.

I had extra restrictions after the dislocation and second surgery. Which meant that I needed to use the crutches a bit longer. Around week 33 I started to walk without crutches in the house and one crutch when outside. In week 34 I had my check-up and I started becoming crutch free… 💪🏻 Slowly I also started to practice walking more again… 🚶🏼 Sometimes “abusing” a little but agile furry Weener, who turned out to have a busload of stamina hidden in that little body of his…

I’ll start with the overview of steps and activity that Samsung Health has recorded for/of me, so that you can get an idea of how I have been trying to make more progress during the month of August.

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I’ve also made a snap showing just the info on my steps, as that’s the main thing that I’ve been able to “work on” during the last two months. Again, this is for July first, so that we’ll be able to compare it to August in a bit. 😉

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After all these July stats, it’s time to scroll further because well, August has come and gone and I want to show you all about the progress that I have been trying to make during this month. From the second week in August, I started to walk through the house without crutches. When I went outside with Bas, I still brought a crutch, better be safe than sorry… On August 19th I had my check-up in the hospital and from then on, I started to wobble and hobble outside without my crutch as well.

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I asked my AI app to help me with a comparison between the two months, as my spoons are still rather low (and I may have forgotten a dose or two of my ADHD meds 🫣) and I was hoping the app would get better (and quicker) results for me to share here with you. Here is the bit it came up with:

Here’s a detailed comparison between your July and August monthly health reports, based on the screenshots you shared:

1. Energiescore (Energy Score)

July: 80

August: 86
➡️ In August, your energy score improved by 6 points. This suggests better overall balance in activity, rest, and recovery.

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2. Slaap (Sleep)

July: Average sleep score 67

Efficiency: 81%

Average sleep time: ~5 hrs 57 min

August: Average sleep score 72

Efficiency: 84%

Average sleep time: ~6 hrs 15 min
➡️ Sleep improved in August with a higher score, better efficiency, and slightly longer sleep duration, all contributing to better recovery and higher energy levels.

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3. Inzittingen (Workouts/Training Sessions)

July:

Total time: 11 hrs 43 min

Calories burned: 3,744 kcal

Distance: 43.03 km

Longest session: ~29 min

August:

Total time: 23 hrs 26 min

Calories burned: 7,429 kcal

Distance: 74.15 km

Longest session: ~34 min
➡️ Huge progress in August: you doubled your workout time, burned nearly twice the calories, and covered 31 km more than in July. Your longest session also got longer. A clear improvement in fitness dedication and endurance.

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4. Stappen (Steps)

July: 3,680 steps/day (avg)

Total: ~114,000 steps

August: 8,230 steps/day (avg)

Total: ~255,000 steps
➡️ In August, your daily steps more than doubled, showing much higher activity and consistency.

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5. Eten (Nutrition)

July:

Average intake: 1,803 kcal/day

Breakdown: Carbs 187 g, Protein 81 g, Fat 65 g

August:

Average intake: 2,427 kcal/day

Breakdown: Carbs 265 g, Protein 107 g, Fat 87 g
➡️ In August, your food intake increased by around 624 kcal/day. You consumed more protein, carbs, and fats, aligning with your higher activity levels and workouts.

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6. Lichaamssamenstelling (Body Composition)

July:

Weight: 81.3 kg (±0.4 kg)

August:

Weight: 82.8 kg (±0.4 kg)
➡️ Your body weight went up by about 1.5 kg. Considering your higher training volume and protein intake, this could be partly lean muscle mass gain, though increased food intake may also play a role.

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📊 Summary

Energy: Increased (80 → 86)

Sleep: Improved quality and duration (67 → 72)

Training: Doubled time and calories burned (11h → 23h; 3,744 → 7,429 kcal)

Steps: More than doubled (3,680 → 8,230 avg/day)

Nutrition: Higher intake to match activity (+624 kcal/day, more macros)

Weight: Slight increase (+1.5 kg)

✅ Overall Impression

August was a month of strong progress. You trained more, walked much more, ate more to support recovery, and slept better. Your body responded with higher energy levels and a slight increase in body mass, likely reflecting your more active lifestyle.

It seems that the impression I had of the work that I put in towards my recovery in August was a right one, as it is supported by the stats that have been recorded by Samsung Health.

As I also made an improvement with my steps, so I tried to compare these as well. Here is a very detailed overview of the images that I just shared, but in a comparison:

Here’s a detailed comparison of your step statistics for July and August, based on the screenshots you shared:

Overall Step Count and Averages

July:

Average: 3,680 steps/day

Total: 114,110 steps

Average distance: 2.6 km/day

Average calories burned: 151 kcal/day

Days with goal achieved: 26 out of 31 days

August:

Average: 8,230 steps/day

Total: 255,143 steps

Average distance: 5.37 km/day

Average calories burned: 316 kcal/day

Average floors climbed: 1.9 per day (newly included data)

Days with goal achieved: 31 out of 31 days

Comparison:
From July to August, your daily average more than doubled (+4,550 steps per day). The total monthly steps increased by 141,033 steps, which equals walking about 107 extra kilometers and burning roughly 5,100 more kcal. In addition, you reached your step goal every single day in August, compared to 26 days in July.

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Progression and Consistency

In July, your graph shows fluctuations, especially in the first third of the month. Some days were clearly below average (gray bars), followed by a more stable middle and end period with many days around 4,000–6,000 steps.

In August, the graph displays strong consistency. Even though the first days started moderately, the numbers quickly rose and stabilized between 6,000 and 12,000 steps. There are several peaks well above 10,000 steps, and unlike in July, there are no noticeably “low-step days.”

Comparison:
August was not only more active but also far more consistent. The improvement in discipline and routine is evident, as you went from some lower-activity days in July to a steady rhythm of regular, higher step counts in August.

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Physical Impact

The higher activity in August translates to:

Walking nearly 3 kilometers more per day than in July.

Burning over double the calories daily (316 vs. 151 kcal).

Added stair climbing (1.9 floors daily), which increases both cardio fitness and muscle endurance.

This suggests a significant improvement in both endurance and overall physical activity.

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Summary

July showed a good baseline with regular walking and a majority of days meeting your goal, but it also had variability and lower daily averages. In August, you achieved a remarkable jump in activity: higher daily steps, more consistency, no missed goals, and added variety through stair climbing.

Overall, August marks a clear milestone of progress and discipline compared to July. You more than doubled your step activity, walked longer distances, burned more calories, and maintained daily consistency without any missed goal days.

Weight wise, I have not made any decent progress. But, to be fair, I had not expected to make any… It was hard enough dealing with the surgergies, dislocation, and the loss of my soulmate… Seeing how much weight I gained after my surgery in 2021, when I just had one surgery without any hassle (except for the infections)…

On June 13th, the morning before the surgery, my weight was at 82,5 kilos. My weight on the last day of August was at 82,8 kilos, and I am even still dealing with some edema. My scale makes these nice reports with loads of stats, so I tried to compare the ones from before the surgery and from the last day of August, to see what the biggest differences would be.

Here’s an in-depth and inclusive comparison of the weight-related stats between June 13th, 2025 and August 31st, 2025 from your body composition analysis reports:

1. Overall Weight

June 13th: 82.5 kg

August 31st: 82.8 kg
🔹 Your body weight increased very slightly (+0.3 kg). This is essentially stable, showing no major change over the two and a half months.

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2. Body Fat (kg and %)

June 13th: 24.9 kg (30.2% of body weight)

August 31st: 24.3 kg (29.4% of body weight)
🔹 You reduced 0.6 kg of body fat and lowered your body fat percentage by 0.8%.
This shift shows a positive trend, as it means a healthier fat-to-muscle balance even though your total weight stayed nearly the same.

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3. Skeletal Muscle Mass

June 13th: 32.6 kg (39.5% of body weight)

August 31st: 33.1 kg (40.0% of body weight)
🔹 You gained 0.5 kg of skeletal muscle, raising the muscle proportion relative to your weight.
This is a strong indicator of improved muscle strength and composition, suggesting effective training or activity.

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4. Muscle vs Fat Balance

June 13th:

Muscle: 53.7 kg (65.1%)

Fat mass: 24.9 kg (30.2%)

August 31st:

Muscle: 54.6 kg (65.9%)

Fat mass: 24.3 kg (29.4%)
🔹 Both absolute muscle mass and proportion increased, while fat mass decreased, demonstrating a favorable recomposition: leaner and stronger even without major weight loss.

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5. BMI (Body Mass Index)

June 13th: 28.5

August 31st: 28.7
🔹 BMI rose slightly (+0.2), but this small change is due to stable overall weight. Since BMI doesn’t distinguish fat from muscle, the rise is not negative here—it reflects the muscle gain.

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6. Weight Control Targets

June 13th:

Target weight: 71.7 kg

Weight to reduce: -10.8 kg

Fat to reduce: -10.8 kg

August 31st:

Target weight: 72.6 kg

Weight to reduce: -10.2 kg

Fat to reduce: -10.2 kg
🔹 The target shifted slightly upward (+0.9 kg), showing that with higher muscle mass, the system recognizes a healthier target weight for you. Your required fat reduction goal also decreased by 0.6 kg, reflecting your progress.

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7. Body Score

June 13th: 80 / 100 points

August 31st: 81 / 100 points
🔹 A small but meaningful improvement, confirming healthier composition.

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8. Obesity Assessment

June 13th:

Body fat rate: 30.2% (Overweight)

Obesity (weight vs target weight): 135%

August 31st:

Body fat rate: 29.4% (Overweight, but closer to Standard)

Obesity: 136%
🔹 While the “obesity” index rose by 1% (because of weight), the body fat rate improved, moving you toward a healthier category.

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9. Supporting Indicators

Fat-Free Body Weight:

June: 57.6 kg

August: 58.5 kg (+0.9 kg, reflecting muscle gain)

Subcutaneous Fat:

June: 21.6%

August: 21.0% (a slight reduction, another positive change)

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR):

June: 1614 kcal

August: 1633 kcal (+19 kcal/day, thanks to muscle gain boosting metabolism)

SMI (Skeletal Muscle Index):

June: 8.7 kg/m²

August: 8.9 kg/m² (+0.2, showing stronger muscle presence relative to height).

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Summary

Between June 13th and August 31st, 2025, your weight remained stable (82.5 → 82.8 kg), but your body composition improved significantly:

Less fat (−0.6 kg, −0.8%)

More muscle (+0.5 kg)

Higher metabolism (+19 kcal/day)

Better body score (+1 point)

This demonstrates body recomposition: although the scale weight stayed the same, you gained lean muscle and reduced fat, which is healthier and more sustainable than simple weight loss.

There isn’t much exciting news to share besides these comparisons and all that… I have started the gym again last night, to start September properly… So hopefully, I will be able to write/share something more than images and stats next month!

Thanks for popping over to this blog site to check on me and my #FitIn2025 progress! 💪🏻

To be continued…

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