Weight Loss Does Not Measure Body Fat

Skinny fat adults often look skinny in clothes, but underneath the clothes may appear soft or flabby. Following a poorly balanced menu plan, genetic factors, and relying too much on cardio exercises are common culprits. It is easy to measure weight loss by stepping on a scale and comparing the number you see with the number you saw yesterday. However, weight loss does not correlate to an actual change in body fat. In addition to improving your appearance, lean muscle supports future weight loss by helping you burn stored fat. Spending more time at home, many thinner adults have been caught off guard. Although certain medical conditions can cause fat gain in certain areas, most often you become skinny fat when bad habits catch up with you.

Tips for Losing Pandemic Pounds

When it comes to losing pandemic pounds, chances are you know what to do. The tougher question is how you do it, since one-size doesn’t fit all. Listed below are fat burning tips to jump start your weight loss efforts, such as:

• Limit Take Out & Delivery - In our immediate gratification culture, take-out and home delivery have become frequent food options during the pandemic. Unfortunately, restaurant food is often served in larger portions with more calories and fat grams.
• Develop Healthy Routines - If your leisure time is devoted to relaxing in front of the TV, you might be offsetting the benefits gained from exercising. Try to engage in an activity, especially a group activity, that is fun but requires you to move more during your leisure time.
• Watch Portion Sizes - It is incredibly easy to eat more food than you planned to consume. However, changing how much you eat is easy. To determine portion sizes, look at the Nutrition Facts Label or the Dietary Guidelines issued by the Department of Health.
• Set Realistic Goals - Don’t eliminate nutrients from your diet unless you fully understand the impact it will have. Good carbs, healthy fats, and quality protein are crucial for long-term weight control.
• Embrace Physical Activities - Clean your windows by alternating your wiping motions between using your right and left hand. Don’t cheat. Windows need to be cleaned on both the inside and outside.

If you need help with shedding pandemic weight gain that’s left you looking pudgy, seek the advice of a weight loss specialist that can personalize a weight loss program that is customized for your body’s specific needs.

MRC Delivers Virtual Coaching with Proven Menu Plans

Losing weight is never easy but having the right support and encouragement can make all the difference in shedding pounds or not. Metabolic Research Center provides the same quality education, support, and encouragement both in-center and remotely. Due to the broad range of restrictions as well as personal reasons for sheltering in place, Metabolic Research Center has created a virtual community for our weight loss centers in numerous locations. Anyone who has ever worked from home understands how easy it is to dive into a gallon of ice cream. Our weight loss specialists can help you overcome obstacles in-person or remotely via our digital support services. Let MRC deliver the personalized education, motivational strategies, and one-on-one accountability via virtual coaching for sustainable weight loss results.