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The first rule of weight loss success
October 10, 2008
The majority of diets do not focus on body composition. The first rule of healthy weight loss is muscle dictates metabolism. When I coached my husband in weight management he lost thirty-three pounds in 2 months. It took me twice as long to lose the same amount of weight. What I like best about coaching males is that they see results fast. What I hate the most about coaching males is that they see results fast. It is so unfair.
The male body naturally has more muscle then the female body. Muscle burns calories. The object of healthy weight loss is to maintain muscle mass while losing fat. Most diets fail at this. The more fat you carry, the fewer calories your body will burn. It is easier to gain or regain weight in the form of body fat.
Understanding body composition will help you reach your weight loss goals. Many women shun away weight training, since muscle weighs more than fat they think they will gain weight. Women should pay attention to the inches they lost first. Eventually the pounds will come off. I recommend using a scale that will measure body fat. Your body fat percentage and waist circumference will dictate how healthy you really are.
Del-Metri Williams, MBA NC CTLC
Weight Management Coach
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