Body Composition that Tells the Truth

From the moment we are born, we are taught to look at the scale a certain way. You come into the world, you are weighed, and immediately placed into a percentile. Then every checkup reinforces it. Higher, lower, on track, off track. That number becomes the standard. But here is the problem: it is not that the scale is wrong. It is that the mindset we are given from the start is.

If you are still using the scale as your main measure of health, we need to have a quick reality check. Weight alone tells you almost nothing. Two people can weigh the exact same and have completely different health outcomes. One thriving. One headed straight toward chronic disease.

The difference is body composition.

This is where we stop guessing and start looking at what your body is actually made of. Fat. Muscle. Distribution. Ratios. Pressure on your system. Because that is what drives risk. That is what drives performance. And that is what determines how you feel every day.

Waist Circumference

Waist circumference provides an independent prediction of risk over and above that of BMI. Waist circumference should never be greater than 34 in females and 40 in males.

Waist/Height Ratio

A person's waist-to-height ratio is defined as their waist circumference divided by their height, both measured in the same units. Higher values indicate a higher risk of obesity-related cardiovascular diseases; it is correlated with abdominal obesity.

Diastolic Blood Pressure

Diastolic blood pressure measures the pressure in your blood vessels between heartbeats (when your heart is resting). Represented by the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, diastolic blood pressure is considered low when the blood pressure reading is below 60; a diastolic blood pressure reading higher than 90 is considered high.

Muscle to Fat Ratio

How much muscle to fat you have on your body determines so much. Men should strive to have a 3:1 ratio, and women a 2:1 ratio of muscle vs. fat on their bodies. 

Fat Mass 

Fat Mass % is the measurement of body composition, telling how much of the weight of your body is fat. The percentage of your body that is not fat is what’s called fat-free mass. There are normal ranges for body fat, which differ for men and women.

Visceral Fat Index

Visceral fat is the body fat that is stored in the abdominal cavity.

Carrying excess body fat in the abdominal area places you at greater risk for chronic diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Visceral fat often times leads to estrogen dominance which will increase the risk of breast cancer in women and cause decreased testosterone levels in men.

You can lose weight and still be unhealthy.

You can look fit and still carry dangerous levels of visceral fat.

You can feel “fine” while your risk is quietly climbing.

Body composition tells the truth when everything else can be misleading. It shows where fat is stored. It shows how much muscle you actually have. It shows how hard your body is working just to function.

Stop chasing a number on the scale. Start paying attention to what that number is made of. When you improve body composition, everything else starts to follow. Energy. Hormones. Strength. Longevity.

THIS is where real progress happens. This is the difference between chasing weight loss and actually building health.

Tired of being told everything looks “normal” but you still do not feel right?

After nearly three decades serving patients in Anthem, AZ, my wife Desiree and I built The Wellness Progression to bring real answers to more people. No matter where you live or what condition you are starting in.

The truth is, most people today are experiencing sick care, not health care. And we are seeing the consequences. Dementia, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, obesity, and heart disease. These are largely preventable, yet they are everywhere.

The health deposits you make today, or the ones you avoid, will show up later. Every time.

Quick fixes like GLP-1s and fad diets might look like the answer, but they rarely fix the real problem. So what does? That is exactly what we walk through with you at The Wellness Progression.

I am a wellness doctor and health coach, and my goal is simple: help you regain the health you’ve lost or take it to the next level.

You bring the commitment. We will guide you from there.

If you want simple, sustainable guidance and regular Wellness Tips from The Wellness Progression, text hello to 623 257 8621, and we will meet you right where you are.