Our
weight is equally distributed in the different areas of our body and
two different people can weigh the same, but look remarkably
different. A lot of factors are responsible for our physical
appearance and how our health turns out. A person can be big boned
and weigh comparatively less, and some people have a lot of added fat
on a small frame. Hence, it is important to separate muscle mass from
fat mass and bone mass.
The
important thing to do is finding the ideal weight that one requires
and maintaining it. Lot of people suffer from fluctuating weight and
constantly need to work on their diet and exercise routine to attain
lasting effects.
What
should be your ideal weight?
The
ideal weight is usually based on what is considered a healthy weight
range in relation to your height (also known as BMI). By knowing your
current lean body mass and
setting a body fat percentage goal. it is no longer necessary to use
a general range and you can do a more accurate calculation of what
would be the ideal weight for your body.
Calculation
the ideal weight
Write
down your total body weight and multiply it by the percentage of body
fat, this is equal to the weight of your fat. Subtract the fat weight
from your total body weight, this is your lean body weight. Determine
a percentage of body fat you want to achieve and write that number in
decimal form. For example, if you decided 12% body fat as a goal,
write it as 0.12. Now subtract the desired fat percentage to 1. This
will equal to your target weight percentage. Once you are done
calculating the accurate weight percentage, work on achieving weight
loss in a planned manner.
Lean
Body Mass or Accumulated Fat
The
Muscle Weight
It
represents all the cells composing the muscles. Lean
body mass
plays a significant role on daily energy expenditure and generates a
higher metabolic rate than fat mass. To simplify, this means that
your muscles demand and spend more energy than your fat.
When
losing weight, it is important to ensure that muscle mass remains
stable as a decrease in muscle mass causes a decrease in resting
metabolism. That is, the loss of muscles cause you to spend less
energy even when your body is not active.
The
Fat
Fat
mass is the set of fat cells in your body. These cells, however much
feared, are essential to the proper functioning of the organism. It
is therefore essential to have a sufficient percentage. For example,
in women, a fat mass of less than 22% can cause hormonal disorders.
On the other hand, going overweight can lead to metabolic disorders.
Tips
& Concerns
When
possible, use the most accurate techniques to measure the percentage
of body fat. This will give you the most accurate
lean
body mass
calculation and will help you avoid subsequent problems in your
health. At The Slim Co, you get the best weight loss solutions at
their weight management center. They offer effective weight loss
programs and sessions to help you lose body fat easily.
