Not all weight loss is created equal

Not all weight loss is created equally. Why is there a large emphasis placed on "weight loss" as a primary goal for health instead of following a body-fat loss program?  Body-fat loss is the more accurate result desired and top of mind goal to have versus weight loss alone. Otherwise, we should call it muscle, body fat, and water loss programs. Ultimately, there are educational benefits of renaming such programs as Body-fat loss/Muscle supporting (or gaining). When we lose weight, all 3 types of weight can be included in the (weight) loss.  Giving the scale and your weight less power would be so empowering to your results.

 When weighing 1-2 times monthly (outside of menstrual cycles for females) be sure to get a body fat measurement, and even further, measure your hips, waist, and chest. This will give you the full more accurate picture of your progress.  Following any program that only includes Scale weight is like asking for a top value appraisal on your home and having an appraiser drive right by without stopping to check what's on the inside.   I understand this can be hard to believe and practice.  Shoot, if you believe that you only need a scale, weigh daily, weekly, or several times daily, you're probably right. I'm not going to try to change you're mind.

 I did this personally and got super pumped when I'd see the scale go down even if I'd already experienced looser fitting clothes, a boost of energy, and compliments from others. If that number didn't reflect a weight loss, it was like being robbed of it all. Why? It would also put a stumper of all questions in mind-how could that be my weight after all I've done? Well, if you gained 5 lbs of muscle and lost 5 lbs of body-fat/water, you do the math.   It can feel counterintuitive, but it's very true and not widely known. Do a google search for weight loss. Holy Jimmony Christmas, don't do that. Ha!

  There are so many other ways to track results outside of scale weight like the following : achieving a lower body fat% means that you lost the right kind of weight/pounds, body fat or that you gained muscle mass which is supportive of a higher metabolism.  How about not being completely out of breathe when you do certain everyday things, no longer experiencing fatigue and exhaustion early in your day or uncontrollable sweating just from walking around, having an increase of energy, a faster workout time or personal record achieved, eating only 2 meals off of your plan a week, shopping and preparing 90% of your meals for an entire month.  All of these are positive results outside of that once a month check in that can help motivate and propel you further to your next month of results! Remember, Not all Muscle-Bodyfat-Water loss is created equally. I Love Life!