Body Composition
Body composition can be seen as the amount of body fat vs. the amount of muscle you carry on your body. In other words, your body composition is your muscle-to-fat ratio. Your aim when going on a weight loss program should be to lose body fat and maintain muscle.
Muscle vs. Body fat
Lose body fat, not muscle when losing weight
This article explains the basic components that make up your body weight and which of these components (body fat, muscle tissue, or water) you should try to lose when going on a weight loss program.
Measuring Weight Loss
Measuring your body to track weight loss
Learn the steps required for setting weight loss goals and succeed at losing weight within a predetermined period of weeks.
How to take girth measurements on your body
Circumference or girth measurements is one of two essential measurements you can take to determine whether or not you’re making progress on your weight loss program. Learn how to take girth measurements on your body.
Why is body composition important to weight loss?
Body composition is an important measure you can use not only to track weight loss gains, but also to determine how fat you really are. Learn why body composition is important and how you can determine what your body composition is and then use it to set weight loss goals.
Setting Goals
Setting weight loss goals: How much do you want to lose in 6 weeks?
Learn the steps required for setting weight loss goals and succeed at losing weight within a predetermined period of weeks.