🏆 Why Focusing On Non-Scale Victories Is Key For Long-Term Success

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Why Focusing on Non-Scale Victories is Key for Long-Term Success

It’s easy to get caught up in the number on the scale, but real progress goes beyond just your weight. Non-scale victories (NSVs) are the changes that show you’re getting healthier and stronger, even when the scale doesn’t move. Here’s why NSVs are so important:

• Improved Strength and Performance: Maybe you’re lifting more weight or running faster. These are signs of improved fitness, even if your weight hasn’t changed.

• Better Energy Levels and Mood: If you’re sleeping better, waking up energized, or just feeling more positive overall, those are huge wins that the scale can’t capture.

• Clothes Fitting Differently: Losing inches around your waist or noticing that your shirts are looser is a great indicator that you’re shedding fat and building muscle.

The scale is just one piece of the puzzle. Look for these other markers to track your success and stay motivated.

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Question from Our Readers:

“I see a lot of people using the InBody Scanner at my gym. Are they accurate for measuring body fat percentage?”

• David, 41, Marketing Director, from San Francisco, CA

Great question, David! InBody Scanners, like other bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) devices, can provide a quick estimate of your body fat percentage. However, here’s what you need to know about their accuracy:

• Factors That Impact Readings: Hydration levels, food intake, and even how recently you exercised can all affect the results. For example, if you’re dehydrated, the scanner might show a higher body fat percentage.

• Consistency is Key: To get the most accurate results, use the scanner at the same time of day, under the same conditions each time. That way, even if the absolute number isn’t 100% accurate, you can still track trends over time.

• Use Multiple Measurements: Combine InBody results with other methods like calipers, DEXA scans, or simply taking regular progress photos. This will give you a fuller picture of your progress.

InBody Scanners can be a useful tool, but don’t rely on them alone. Treat them as one piece of your progress-tracking toolkit.

Fit Trivia: Which Hollywood actress dated Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie “True Lies”?

Answer: Jamie Lee Curtis! Rumor has it that Tom Arnold and Arnold Schwarzenegger both dated Curtis while filming the movie “True Lies”.

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Editor: Michael Pender

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