I always educate people that weight loss is about changing your body composition rather than just losing pounds in body weight. To improve your health, fitness, appearance, and physical abilities—strength training and cardiovascular exercise are keys to success. Since our bodies use both fat and muscle for energy, it is possible to lose weight but still have a high body fat percentage if muscle mass is lost and not being replaced. Increasing your muscle mass through exercise will help you get rid of fat mass by boosting your calorie-burning power and avoid losing strength.
I recently met with a patient who has become a faithful exerciser after surgery, and at this appointment she proved the power of this significant point. About one month ago, we analyzed her body composition and discovered some areas on her body that needed special focus. After following her program the best she could for one month, we analyze her body composition again. The scale showed she had only lost 3lbs since our last visit. She was a regular exerciser and didn’t understand why the weight was coming off so slow. However, the analysis uncovered what was truly happening and what the scale wasn’t able to show. In one month, she had lost almost 20 lbs in body fat and gained almost 15 lbs in muscle mass! Her body fat percentage went from 36 percent down to 29 percent!
So while her total body weight didn’t seem to be decreasing…her body composition was changing dramatically for the better. She saw that even though her scale at home showed slow progress, her exercise routine had taken her strength, fitness, and overall body make-up to the next level. She left confident about how much exercise can ultimately help create a leaner (and not just simply lighter) body. So I encourage you to start exercising or keep exercising even if the scale doesn’t seem to show the immediate results you are looking for—because you might be building the muscle you need to truly help your body. Contact the Clarian Bariatrics if you need more help making exercise a part of your life.
I recently met with a patient who has become a faithful exerciser after surgery, and at this appointment she proved the power of this significant point. About one month ago, we analyzed her body composition and discovered some areas on her body that needed special focus. After following her program the best she could for one month, we analyze her body composition again. The scale showed she had only lost 3lbs since our last visit. She was a regular exerciser and didn’t understand why the weight was coming off so slow. However, the analysis uncovered what was truly happening and what the scale wasn’t able to show. In one month, she had lost almost 20 lbs in body fat and gained almost 15 lbs in muscle mass! Her body fat percentage went from 36 percent down to 29 percent!
So while her total body weight didn’t seem to be decreasing…her body composition was changing dramatically for the better. She saw that even though her scale at home showed slow progress, her exercise routine had taken her strength, fitness, and overall body make-up to the next level. She left confident about how much exercise can ultimately help create a leaner (and not just simply lighter) body. So I encourage you to start exercising or keep exercising even if the scale doesn’t seem to show the immediate results you are looking for—because you might be building the muscle you need to truly help your body. Contact the Clarian Bariatrics if you need more help making exercise a part of your life.
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