Monykalyn
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First- BMI is GARBAGE applied to individuals-was developed as a Population comparison and NEVER meant to be used to asses individual lean body mass. Corrupted by insurance industry ('nuff said).
2nd-muscle does weigh more than fat by volume. fat=excess energy stores (extra calories your bod doesn't need; women always have higher fat to lean muscle ratio-just the way women are built for survival to bear children.)
3rd muscle is where your metabolism is established. more muscle generally means higher metabolism (ie you can eat more calories and not gain weight). andy you can "build" or strengthen muscle-Balancing calories and exercise tones and increases muscle-which is why a number on a scale never tells a whole story. Always take measurements of thighs, waist, hips, upper arms-as fat is burned away and muscle is toned inches will be lost as well-and inches may continue to be lost while the scale stays the same. It is why strength training along with cardio is best.
4th-what you eat IS as important as how much. all calories are NOT created equal. Crap in means crap fuel for the body. Do not fall into the "100 calorie snack" trap. (I am a Registered Dietitian since 1996-the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is just as politically corrupted as the Heart association -when food lobbyists control your message you better believe they do not have your best interests at heart -pun intended
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and last-the weight didn't get there overnight and it will not go away overnight...no quick fixes.
PS my hubby uses the "buffalo wing" excuse too!
2nd-muscle does weigh more than fat by volume. fat=excess energy stores (extra calories your bod doesn't need; women always have higher fat to lean muscle ratio-just the way women are built for survival to bear children.)
3rd muscle is where your metabolism is established. more muscle generally means higher metabolism (ie you can eat more calories and not gain weight). andy you can "build" or strengthen muscle-Balancing calories and exercise tones and increases muscle-which is why a number on a scale never tells a whole story. Always take measurements of thighs, waist, hips, upper arms-as fat is burned away and muscle is toned inches will be lost as well-and inches may continue to be lost while the scale stays the same. It is why strength training along with cardio is best.
4th-what you eat IS as important as how much. all calories are NOT created equal. Crap in means crap fuel for the body. Do not fall into the "100 calorie snack" trap. (I am a Registered Dietitian since 1996-the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is just as politically corrupted as the Heart association -when food lobbyists control your message you better believe they do not have your best interests at heart -pun intended
)and last-the weight didn't get there overnight and it will not go away overnight...no quick fixes.
PS my hubby uses the "buffalo wing" excuse too!
