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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
Fat Factor #3 Sendentary Lifestyle
September 29, 2008
Technology is great. It has made us more efficient. Unfortunately technology has made us lazy. We work on the computer all day, then come home and entertain ourselves by watching television the rest of the evening. When America went from a manufacturing country to a service industry nation, our activity level was greatly reduced.
When I was a kid, I could ride my bike by myself and walk to the community swimming pool. I did not worry about being kidnapped or killed. Activity was natural for every child. Today, if you want your child to be active, you have to put them in planned athletic activities which cost money and take time.
I don’t think we planned this to happen, it just happened. If you want to win the battle of the bulge you have to “move your mass”. If you don’t purpose to get moving, then you are putting yourself at risk for obseity. You can start with baby steps. A walk around the park or ditch the cart if you play golf.
I was so frusted with my weight, I decided to join a club and I aggressively started working out. I ended up with a back and wrist injury. If you have not worked out for a while, make sure you check with a doctor and get with a fitness professional. My injury kept me from working out for a while. Remember slow and stead can produce great results. You can always increase as your body adjust to the new you.
Healthy regards,
Del-Metri Williams, MBA NC CTLC
Weight Management Coach
