Body mass index (BMI) is not a reliable indicator of overweight and obesity, in spite of what the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says. Body fat percentage is the key information that you should have for assessing your weight and health risks. Here is why. Read more… »

Getting rid of fat, part 16. My free belly fat book talks about the importance of fat loss versus weight loss. You are going to be surprised on this one. Read more… »

(PRWEB) Knowing your body fat percentage guides you to the most effective weight by keeping track of the amount of fat lost. This is usually determined as a percentage of body fat a person is carrying in proportion to their actual weight. Widely available and inexpensive body fat monitors provide this information. Read more… »

Weight is a function of gravity. Yup, scientists know this and most other people do not. What this means is that you can be weightless in the absence of gravity.

However, no matter where you are in the universe, your body will have some fat. If you have a 30% body fat composition on Earth, you will have the same percentage on the moon. Okay, this may be a fun way to look at this topic. However, when it comes to weight loss vs fat loss, pay close attention.

The following article does a great job explaining what is important, what you body optimum should be, and how to get your own body fat measured:

The Importance of Losing Fat vs Losing Weight:

Did you know… That two people can have the same height and weight, but very different percentages of body fat?

Did you know… That as we age, we tend to gain fat around our organs (“visceral fat”) that can’t be detected by measuring “skin folds” or even with a scale?

Did you know… That chances are that if you are losing weight, you will lose muscle as well as fat?

READ MORE HERE…

All About Fat

The bottom line is that your health and fitness depend on keeping your body fat composition in an ideal range. Beware of any weight loss strategy that does not specifically address body fat loss.

All the best in natural health,

Dr. D

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