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THE BIGGEST MYTH About Weight Loss
“I want to lose 10 pounds before swimsuit season.”
I believe one reason many people are hung up on the overimportance of weight is
“I need to get back to my high school weight for my reunion.”
because it’s used to calculate body mass index, or BMI. This formula, which uses height and weight to determine if a person is overweight or underweight, was established in the 1830s by a man named Lambert Adolphe Jacques Quetelet. This guy was an astronomer, mathematician, statistician, and sociologist. But do you know what he wasn’t? A medical doctor. This may be why the BMI formula is a bit flawed. The formula can’t distinguish between fat weight or muscle weight, so people just lump the two together. At Fitness Together Mooresville, we’ve launched a new software to help get people to break up with the idea of weight as the only indicator of health. Our InBody machine is the gold standard of body composition analysis. By measuring electrical currents and direct segmental multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis, this machine breaks your body into four primary components: fat, muscle mass, minerals, and body water. With this information, InBody gives us a comprehensive look into a client’s overall health, empowering us with the tools we need to help our clients reach their peak physical health. I am really excited to offer the InBody software to our clients. Knowledge is power, and InBody gives more accurate knowledge than a scale or BMI chart ever could. If you’re ready to break up with the idea of weight loss
“Can you help me get back down to my college weight?”
I hear these things all the time. People come into the clinic with one thing on their mind: weight loss. I understand why. Our society has been conditioned to view the number on the scale as the end-all-be-all of our health. Weight loss companies cater to this mindset, offering temporary meal plans or supplements that can help people lose five pounds, reach their high school weight, or whatever other “magic number” someone uses to define their health. I can tell you without a doubt that using starvation diets or liquid fasts to change your habits over the short-term doesn’t work. These diets always come with a finish line, and even if you reach your goal without cheating, most people revert back to the old eating habits that led them to the undesirable weight in the first place. They regain the weight — and a little bit more — because now they’re overeating after starving themselves. The diets you see advertised on TV or in magazines offer quick weight loss solutions, but they aren’t sustainable, and they’re terrible for your health! Most people I know who have tried some starvation diet endorsed by a celebrity spokesperson feel terrible the whole time they’re on it, but people keep spending money on them. Why? Because they think weight loss is the key to better health. It’s not. Yes, your weight is partly made up of body fat, but that number on the scale also includes things like muscle mass and water weight. This is why just trying to change a number on a scale won’t really improve your health. Many times, when those starvation diets “help” people lose weight, they’re actually causing muscle and fat loss, which is a disaster!
and see how InBody can help you get healthy, give us a call. There’s a lot of knowledge to share.
-Bryan Wisdom
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What Will INBODY Discover About You?
• Body Composition Analysis — Body weight is the sum of total body water, proteins, minerals, and body fat mass. • Muscle-fat Analysis — The longer the skeletal muscle mass bar is compared to the body fat mass bar, the stronger the body. • Obesity Analysis — BMI is an index used to determine obesity using height and weight. • Segmental Lean Analysis — Evaluates whether the muscles are adequately developed in the body • Segmental Fat Analysis — Evaluates whether the amount of fat is adequately distributed throughout the body
• InBody Score — The evaluation of your body composition, which includes muscle, fat, and water in the body • Weight Control — See how your body measures up to the recommended weight, muscle mass, and body fat mass for a good balance. • Impedance — The resistance values measured when electrical currents are applied throughout the body. Based on the measured data, key body composition outputs can be analyzed. Impedance is also used for many research purposes.
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InBody Discovers What You’re Made Of
analysis by breaking down your body into four components: fat, muscle mass, minerals, and body water. These more precise calculations remind us there’s more to our health than a number on a scale. InBody allows your trainer to look at your percent body fat in relation to the rest of your body mass and determine if you face health risks associated with being overweight or obese. Additionally, InBody calculates your basal metabolic rate, which can be used to improve your diet, and your muscle-fat analysis, which we use to create the best work-out routine for you. InBody software sounds complicated, but so is your body! Fortunately, getting a clear picture of your overall health with InBody is as easy as stepping on a scale. Give us a call at 704-658-1522 or visit the clinic to learn exactly what your body is made of.
than they should for their height, and the BMI computation will suggest they are overweight or obese. Additionally, BMI doesn’t distinguish between different types of fat. While you may not be happy with the fat on your hips or behind, this fat is far less of a health risk than fat stored around your belly. Since BMI can’t factor in body types, it often suggests that anyone with a BMI over 30 faces increased health risks, when they are actually in a perfectly healthy state. The BMI has its uses, but it is a largely flawed tool for calculating your health. This is why, at Fitness Together, we utilize InBody software to help our clients achieve their health goals. InBody provides an overall body composition
Our obsession with body mass index (BMI) begins in freshman health class. The football coach explains that there’s a simple equation that determines if you are healthy by using your height and weight. A BMI higher than 25 means you are overweight, and a BMI greater than 30 means you are obese and will suffer from all the health risks that go with it. But the human body is complex, and as it turns out, letting a simple equation calculate our health has been leading people astray for decades. Many people assume BMI calculates their body fat levels, but in fact, it only takes into account their overall weight. There is a huge difference between these measurements. Our weight is the product of fat and muscle mass, but BMI can’t distinguish between the two. If a bodybuilder calculates their BMI, their heavier muscle mass will likely show them as weighing more
SENSATIONAL SUMMER SALAD It’s officially the season of salads, and fruit salads are summer’s specialty! Enjoy this tasty dish as a side or main course. For some added protein, toss in a handful of slivered almonds or chopped pecans.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1 tablespoon maple syrup • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced • 3 medium peaches, thinly sliced • 1 cup blueberries • 1 heaping tablespoon fresh basil or mint, chopped
DIRECTIONS
3. Gently toss to combine. 4. Serve immediately, or chill for later.
1. In a medium serving bowl, combine the strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and basil or mint. 2. Drizzle lemon juice, maple syrup, and balsamic vinegar on top.
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ENRICH YOUR VACATION
BUY LOCAL WHEN YOU’RE ABROAD
ART Just as your town probably has local artisans who produce unique and interesting work, the same is true for your vacation destination. Anyone can get a gift shop bauble that was mass-produced somewhere else. Take the time to peruse market stalls and craft fairs while you travel. It can lead you to some truly special souvenirs, and you’ll support the arts and traditions of the region! PEOPLE While you’re out sampling local restaurants and exploring local markets, you’ll meet plenty of local people. Don’t be afraid to strike up a friendly conversation. You can make new friends around the globe and learn about their unique experiences. One of the most enriching experiences in life is meeting new people and gaining new perspectives. MEMORIES Treasured memories are the best souvenir you can bring home from any vacation. So you owe it to yourself to get out and explore!
The virtues of buying locally sourced food and supporting small businesses have been widely extolled. But we rarely think to apply the same practices when we travel. Many Americans spring for all-inclusive packages when planning their next summer vacation, but doing so means they’ll miss out on some of the best aspects of the culture they’re visiting. Part of the joy of traveling is having new experiences you can’t have at home. Whether you’re in another state or another country, you owe it to yourself to seek out the unique aspects of that location. But to find the character and quirks of your destination, you’ll have to explore beyond the hotel lobby. FOOD Why have a cheeseburger from a fast-food chain when you can try a local favorite? A great way to start is by asking your taxi driver or hotel concierge about their favorite place to eat. You’ll discover new foods and flavor combinations, and the locally owned restaurant is sure to appreciate your business!
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