What Is Waist Circumference?
What is Waist Circumference? Waist circumference is a measurement taken around your abdomen at the level of your belly button. Why track it? Measuring your waist circumference is key for tracking weight loss as shows you how much fat you are carrying around your stomach. Besides the effect that this has on your weight, having too […]
What is Bone Mass Percentage?
What Is Bone Mass Percentage? Your bone mass percentage, or bone mineral density refers to the percentage of bone mineral as compared to total body weight. You can read more here. Why track it? Bone mass can start to decline from the age of 30, and so people like to track it over time to monitor […]
What is Water Percentage?
What is Water Percentage? Your water percentage is the amount of water in your body, expressed as a percentage of your total weight. You can read a more in-depth explanation here. Why track it? Water in the body is what keeps us alive – your blood is 95% water, your brain and heart are 73% water, […]
What Is Muscle Mass Percentage?
What is Muscle Mass Percentage? Muscle mass is the amount of muscle you have in your body. This includes your skeletal muscles, cardiac muscles, and smooth muscles. Muscle mass is often confused with Lean Body Mass, so keep in mind that muscle mass refers to only the weight of your muscles, nothing else. You can […]
What is Lean Body Mass?
What is Lean Body Mass? Lean Body Mass is everything except body fat. Your total weight minus weight of fat = Lean Body Mass. You can read a more in-depth explanation here. Why track it? For most people their goal is to lose body fat, but if you are looking to gain muscle then Lean Body […]
What Is Body Fat Percentage?
What is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage tells you how much of your body is made up of fat. Why track it? When most of us say that we want to ‘lose weight’, what we mean is that we want to ‘lose fat’. Tracking your body fat percentage is a great way to monitor […]
What Is BMI?
What Is BMI? Your BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measure of body fat based on your height and weight. Why track it? Knowing your BMI is a simple way to understand if your weight is in a healthy proportion to your weight. A high BMI can mean that you’re at risk of health problems […]
When Should You Take Your Body Measurements?
When Should You Take Your Body Measurements? So you’ve decided on your goal and you’re ready to start tracking your progress! But when should you be taking your measurements, and how often? Experts agree that the best time to weigh yourself and take your body measurements is first thing in the morning, after you use […]
How Long Does It Take To Build New Habits?
How Long Does It Take To Build New Habits? Did you know that it takes between 18 – 254 days for a person to form a new habit, and an average of 66 days for the habit to stick and become, well, a habit! This could be the reason why you’re finding it hard to […]
How To Set A Weight Loss Goal
How To Set A Weight Loss Goal Whether you’ve done this before or you’re embarking on a weight loss journey for the first time, the toughest part can be knowing where to start. This article by Very Well Fit has some great guidelines on how to set your goal. Once you’ve chosen your goal, Progress can […]