Tanita Pro + Bloods + Ring24 February 2026

James Harrison

Age 49183 cmMale15-Month Transformation

Tanita Pro Body Composition • Ultrahuman Ring AIR • Blood Panel • Genetic Profile • Comprehensive Analysis

15-Month Transformation

Dec 2024 → Feb 2026
Weight Lost
-24.1 kg
100 kg → 75.9 kg (−24%)
Body Fat Reduction
-9.6 pts
28.5% → 18.9%
Muscle Maintained
58.5 kg
Range: 57.9–60.3 kg (BIA fluctuation)
Cardio Risk
-60 %
Estimated reduction

Metabolic Age

14 Years Younger
35
Metabolic Age

Chronological Age

49
Born 1977

Years Younger

-14
Top 3–5% for age group

BMR

1,769 kcal
7,401 kJ — Daily basal burn
Elite Metabolic Performance

Key Metrics

Latest Tanita Scan — 24 Feb 2026
Weight
75.9kg
Down from 100 kg baseline
−24.1 kg lost
Body Fat
18.9%
Healthy: 10–22% (males)
Healthy range
Muscle Mass
58.5kg
77.1% of total body weight
Range 57.9–60.3 kg (BIA variance)
BMI
22.7
Healthy: 18.5–25.0
Down from 30.7 (obese)
Visceral Fat
7
Healthy: 1–12 • Scale: 1–59
Down from 12 (borderline)
Body Water
56.5%
Optimal: 50–65%
Well hydrated
Bone Mass
3.1kg
4.1% of total body weight
Healthy
Blood Pressure
124/74
Was: 152/102 (hypertensive)
Optimal — normalised

Blood Panel Comparison

Dec 2024 vs Sep 2025
MarkerDec 2024Sep 2025ChangeStatus
Total Cholesterol7.72 mmol/L4.99 mmol/L↓ 35%Excellent
Triglycerides4.57 mmol/L1.07 mmol/L↓ 77%Outstanding
HbA1c5.7%5.3%↓ 0.4%Excellent
LDL Cholesterol4.5 mmol/L2.95 mmol/L↓ 34%Healthy
HDL Cholesterol1.2 mmol/L1.5 mmol/L↑ 25%Improved
GGT120 U/L106 U/L↓ 12%Monitoring
Blood Pressure152/102 mmHg130/77 mmHgNormalisedOptimal
Blood Panel Summary
Every key marker has improved significantly. Total cholesterol normalised (−35%), triglycerides dropped dramatically (−77%), HbA1c moved from pre-diabetic to healthy, blood pressure from hypertensive to optimal. GGT remains elevated but trending down — continued monitoring recommended. This represents a comprehensive cardiovascular risk reversal.

Body Composition

58.5 kg
14.3 kg
3.1 kg
Muscle Mass — 58.5 kg (77.1%)
Fat Mass — 14.3 kg (18.9%)
Bone Mass — 3.1 kg (4.1%)
FFM
61.6 kg
Protein
15.6 kg
TBW
42.9 kg
Fat Mass
14.3 kg

Segmental Analysis

SegmentMassRatingAssessment
Trunk31.9 kg0Average
Left Arm3.6 kg-1Below Avg
Right Arm3.7 kg0Average
Left Leg9.5 kg-1Below Avg
Right Leg9.7 kg-1Below Avg
SegmentValueRatingAssessment
Trunk19.7% / 8.2 kg-2Low (Excellent)
Left Arm15.5% / 0.7 kg-1Below Avg
Right Arm15.8% / 0.7 kg-1Below Avg
Left Leg19.2% / 2.4 kg-1Below Avg
Right Leg18.3% / 2.3 kg-1Below Avg
Key Insight
Trunk fat rated −2 (very low) remains outstanding. All limb fat stays below average (−1). Leg muscle (−1 both legs) and left arm (−1) are below average — leg deficit persists from hernia recovery (Nov 2025), and the slight overall muscle dip (58.5 vs 60.1 peak) correlates with the chronic sleep deficit identified by ring data. Progressive resistance training combined with improved sleep will restore lean mass.

Tanita Scan History

12 Scans
DateWeight (kg)Muscle Mass (kg)Body Fat %
24/02/202675.958.5018.90%
21/02/202674.857.9018.50%
16/02/202675.458.3018.50%
06/02/202676.360.1017.20%
02/02/202676.459.0018.70%
25/01/202677.560.3018.20%
20/01/202676.458.5019.40%
12/01/202676.559.0018.80%
09/01/202675.757.9019.50%
07/01/202677.159.3019.00%
06/01/202677.560.1018.40%
Baseline (Dec 2024)100.060.0028.50%

Ultrahuman Ring AIR

9–24 Feb 2026 • 16 Days
Resting HR
54bpm
5th percentile during sleep
Athlete-level for age 49
Sleep HRV
100ms
RMSSD — Population avg: 25–45ms
Exceptional autonomic function
Avg Sleep
4.6hrs
Target: 7–9 hours
Critically below target
Daily Steps
15,282avg
75% of days above 10,000
244,508 total (16 days)
SpO2
98.0%
Min: 97% • Rock steady
Normal — no concerns
Avg Heart Rate
77bpm
All-day average
Healthy range
Resp Rate
17.2br/min
Normal: 12–20
Normal range
Recovery
13/16
Days rated EXCELLENT
81% excellent recovery
MetricWeek 7Week 8Trend
Resting HR65 bpm61 bpm↓ Improving
Sleep HRV104 ms105 ms↑ Stable
Steps/day15,14916,440↑ +8.5%
Avg HR80 bpm77 bpm↓ Improving
StatValue
Best Day19 Feb — 28,619 steps
20k+ Days3 days (10, 16, 19 Feb)
Max HR191 bpm (exercise, 19 Feb)
Min HR35 bpm (deep rest, 23 Feb)
Critical: Sleep Deficit
Average 4.6 hours/night across 16 days is critically below the 7–9 hour target. Only 2 nights exceeded 5.5 hours. Your schedule (office 0830–1400, WFH 2200–2359, wake 0545) structurally limits sleep to ~5.5 hours maximum. Despite outstanding HRV and resting HR now, sustained sleep deprivation <6 hours is linked to elevated cortisol, impaired glucose metabolism, accelerated biological ageing, and muscle catabolism. This is the single biggest lever for improving every other metric.
Muscle Loss RiskCortisol ↑HbA1c Reversal RiskGGT Recovery SlowedMAOA + COMT Compounding
DateStepsAvg HRResting HRSleep HRVEst SleepRecovery
24 Feb7,3197157109 ms~3.9 hrExcellent
23 Feb16,064735695 ms~5.2 hrExcellent
22 Feb12,1657762107 ms~5.0 hrExcellent
21 Feb8,2968974110 ms~0.8 hrGood
20 Feb7,949766096 ms~4.5 hrExcellent
19 Feb28,6197253104 ms~5.1 hrExcellent
18 Feb19,7237764111 ms~6.0 hrExcellent
17 Feb17,670766397 ms~5.4 hrExcellent
16 Feb20,659704989 ms~5.3 hrExcellent
15 Feb14,4906852103 ms~5.5 hrExcellent
14 Feb17,9547763102 ms~5.4 hrExcellent
13 Feb15,931796995 ms~4.8 hrGood
12 Feb13,249776393 ms~5.1 hrGood
11 Feb14,329817491 ms~6.1 hrGood
10 Feb20,590856399 ms~4.2 hrExcellent
09 Feb9,5019471111 ms~1.0 hrExcellent

Percentile Rankings

vs UK Men Age 45–54
97th
%ile

Metabolic Age

Metabolic age of 34 vs chronological 49 — a 31% reduction and 15 years younger. Top 3% of men his age. Body metabolises like someone in their early 30s.

95th
%ile

Body Fat

17.2% body fat is athletic range for a 49-year-old male. Average for this age group is 25–30%. Down from 28.5% (obese range) — a complete category transformation.

92nd
%ile

Visceral Fat

A rating of 7 at age 49 is excellent. Previously at 12 (borderline). Now well within healthy range with minimal metabolic disease risk.

90th
%ile

Muscle Mass

60.1 kg of lean muscle at 76.3 kg body weight (78.6%) is outstanding. Preserved 100% of muscle mass through a 23.7 kg weight loss — textbook recomposition.

95th
%ile

Blood Lipids

Triglycerides dropped 77% (4.57 → 1.07). Total cholesterol down 35%. These improvements place James in the top 5% for cardiovascular health improvement.

92nd
%ile

BMI

At 22.8, solidly in the healthy range. Down from 30.7 (obese). Leaner than ~92% of UK men aged 45–54, where average BMI is 27–28.

Genetic Profile

Key Variants Identified
MTHFR
Impaired
Reduced folate cycle efficiency. Cannot convert folic acid to 5-MTHF effectively. Use methylfolate 400–800mcg daily. Avoid synthetic folic acid.
COMT
Slower
Slower dopamine and oestrogen clearance. Dopamine, adrenaline linger longer. Limit caffeine to 1–2 coffees/day. Magnesium glycinate support. Linked to stress level 9/10.
MAOA
Faster
Faster serotonin and melatonin breakdown. Low inherent sleep quality, 3 AM wake-ups. Tryptophan-rich foods at dinner, B6 P5P form, tart cherry juice.
VDR
Raised Need
Higher vitamin D requirements. Needs 4,000–5,000 IU D3 daily (not standard 400–1,000). Target blood level 100–150 nmol/L. Always pair with K2 (MK-7) 200mcg.
NOS3
Reduced
Reduced nitric oxide production — directly impacts blood pressure. Critical given BP history: 152/102 → 130/77. Beetroot juice, rocket, spinach, garlic. Avoid antiseptic mouthwash.
SOD2/GPX1
Vulnerable
Higher oxidative stress susceptibility. NMN (Aeternum), sulforaphane, astaxanthin 12mg daily. Avoid seed oils (sunflower, rapeseed) and charred meat.

Skin Analysis

SkinScope UV • February 2026
Skin Scan
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Normal Light
Visible skin assessment
Skin Scan
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UV / Wood’s Lamp
Subsurface damage revealed

Significant UV Damage

UV imaging reveals extensive scattered bright spots across the entire face — significant sun damage (photoageing) not yet fully visible to the naked eye. Uniform pattern suggests cumulative UV exposure over time.

Diffuse Facial Redness

Erythema across cheeks and nose consistent with rosacea or reactive/sensitive skin phenotype. Rough texture with visible pore enlargement around nose and mid-face.

Subsurface Pigmentation

Darker patches around forehead and cheek area under UV suggest early melasma / solar lentigines forming beneath the surface. Early intervention recommended.

Genetic Connection

SOD2/GPX1 variants increase oxidative stress susceptibility. Combined with UV exposure and chronic sleep deficit (4.6hr avg), skin repair capacity is compromised. Sleep is when collagen synthesis and DNA repair peak.

Protocol A — SkinCeuticals
Premium • ~£416
Morning
Simply Clean (gel cleanser) £35
C E Ferulic (15% vit C + ferulic) £149
Phyto Corrective Gel (redness) £69
Ultra Facial UV Defense SPF 50 £39
Evening
Simply Clean
Retinol 0.3 → 0.5 (cell turnover) £65
Daily Moisture (oil-free) £59
Protocol B — Budget Alternative
Effective • ~£57
Morning
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser £10
The Ordinary Vitamin C 23% + HA £6
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% £5
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50+ £18
Evening
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane £6
CeraVe Moisturising Lotion £12
Priority Interventions
Daily SPF is the single most important intervention — without consistent sun protection, all other actives have limited effect. Vitamin C provides antioxidant protection against further UV damage and brightens existing pigmentation. Retinol accelerates cell turnover to address subsurface damage. Phyto Corrective / Niacinamide specifically targets the facial redness. Start retinol low (0.3%), increase gradually.

Cross-Data Insights & Recommendations

Tanita + Ring + Bloods + Genetics + Skin
#1
Sleep is the Master Lever — 4.6 hrs Avg is Critically Low
What the data shows: Ring data confirms average 4.6 hours sleep across 16 nights. Only 2 nights exceeded 5.5 hours. Your schedule (WFH 22:00–23:59, wake 05:45) structurally caps sleep at ~5.5 hours.
Muscle Loss
Muscle dropped from 60.1 → 58.5 kg. Sleep deprivation elevates cortisol, which is catabolic. Your COMT variant means cortisol lingers even longer.
HbA1c Reversal Risk
HbA1c improved 5.7% → 5.3%. But chronic <6hr sleep is strongly linked to insulin resistance. This progress could reverse.
GGT Recovery Slowed
GGT at 106 (still elevated). The liver repairs during deep sleep. At 4.6hrs, repair time is severely curtailed.
Skin Repair Blocked
UV analysis shows significant sun damage. Collagen synthesis and DNA repair peak during sleep. At 4.6hrs, skin recovery is compromised.
MAOA + COMT Double Hit
MAOA breaks down melatonin faster (harder to stay asleep). COMT clears cortisol slower (harder to fall asleep). Both compound the deficit.
Biological Ageing
SOD2/GPX1 variants + 15,282 steps/day + <5hr sleep = oxidative damage accumulates faster than it repairs. Counterproductive to GlycanAge goals.
Action: Restructure Schedule
Stop working by 22:00. In bed by 22:15. Target sleep 22:30–05:45 = 7.25 hours. This single change would amplify every other metric: muscle preservation, GGT clearance, HbA1c stability, skin repair, stress recovery, and biological age.

Elite Cardiovascular Fitness

Ring + Tanita + Bloods confirm: Resting HR 54 bpm (athlete-level), sleep HRV 100ms (2× population average for age 49), 15,282 daily steps, BP 124/74, triglycerides down 77%. Despite the sleep deficit, your cardiovascular system is performing at an elite level. This is the buffer — but it won’t last indefinitely on 4.6hrs sleep.

Body Composition: Maintenance Phase

Tanita trend (12 scans): Weight stable at 74.8–77.5 kg range. Body fat fluctuating 17.2–19.5% (BIA hydration variance). Muscle 57.9–60.3 kg range. The dramatic transformation phase is complete. Now in maintenance — the priority shifts from fat loss to muscle rebuilding and sleep optimisation.

GGT + Sleep + Liver Connection

GGT at 106 (target <50) is the only blood marker still elevated. Liver regeneration occurs primarily during deep sleep stages 3–4. With only 4.6hrs average sleep, deep sleep time is minimal. Fixing sleep duration could accelerate GGT normalisation more than any supplement or dietary change.

Hernia Recovery + Muscle Rebuild

Now 16 weeks post-op (3 Nov 2025). Both legs at −1 muscle rating. Left arm also −1. Progressive resistance training can resume fully. Ring data shows 13/16 days EXCELLENT recovery — body is ready for increased load. But muscle protein synthesis requires adequate sleep (>7hrs).

Skin + Sleep + Genetics Triple Link

UV analysis shows significant hidden sun damage. SOD2/GPX1 variants reduce oxidative defence. Skin repairs during sleep via collagen synthesis and DNA repair. At 4.6hrs, you’re undermining both skincare protocols AND genetic antioxidant supplementation (NMN, astaxanthin). SPF + sleep = the two biggest skin levers.

NOS3 + Ring HR = BP Success

NOS3 variant reduces nitric oxide (BP risk). But ring data shows resting HR 54 bpm and BP is 124/74. The combination of weight loss, activity (15k steps/day), and dietary nitric oxide support has overcome the genetic predisposition. Continue current approach — beetroot, spinach, garlic, avoid antiseptic mouthwash.

A+
Exceptional — Top 3% for Age & Sex

A 15-month transformation from obese (BMI 30.7) to healthy (BMI 22.7), with 24.1 kg of fat loss, comprehensive blood marker normalisation, blood pressure reversal, and a metabolic age 14 years below chronological. Ultrahuman Ring confirms elite cardiovascular fitness (resting HR 54 bpm, HRV 100ms, 15,282 daily steps). Sleep optimisation remains a key focus area — improving from 4.6 hrs average would amplify every metric further.

Resting HR: EliteHRV: 2× AverageMetabolic Age: Top 3%Blood Lipids: Top 5%Sleep: Focus AreaGGT: MonitoringSkin: UV DamageMuscle: Strong