The Problem With Losing Weight
Today we are investigating the problem with losing weight. In this episode, I offer a new perspective: Stop focusing on the bathroom scale. I cover challenges with losing weight and provide a reframe for weight loss, diet, and exercise. Then, I teach you why body composition is the gold standard measure of your health, fitness, and physical improvement — and the only one that needs your attention. First, I detail three problems with losing weight and how to focus your mindset on muscle building. I provide new perspectives for losing weight and share a few reasons why BMI is problematic for women. I also illustrate body weight vs body composition and how to accurately assess your body composition. You get to decide what your body looks and feels like… and I cannot wait to see the photo of you marching your scale out to the garbage bin. If you are frustrated by increasing belly fat, or obsess over your diet and the number on the bathroom scale. This episode is for you.Want FREE access to my brand new four-week strength training plan, Strength Without Stress? Head over to hollyperkins.com/review where you can upload a screenshot of your review and gain immediate access. This is a limited-time offer before it sells for $197, so be sure to grab it now! If you resonated with anything shared in today’s episode, I hope you’ll rate and leave a *glowing* review of the show on Apple Podcasts. Be sure to follow and subscribe to keep up-to-date when new episodes drop on Tuesdays! Topics Covered:The fitness industry’s obsession with body fat Three problems with losing weight A reframe around body fat and losing weightThree new perspectives around losing weight Why BMI is problematic for women Two ways to assess body compositionHow to gain FREE access to Strength Without StressResources Mentioned:Journal of Clinical Densitometry articleGet FREE access to my 14-page nutrition guide HERE Follow Me:Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkinsLearn more on my website: hollyperkins.comConnect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/HollyPerkinsFitness/Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.
Episode 2 of the The Holly Perkins Health Podcast podcast, hosted by Holly Perkins, BS CSCS, titled "The Problem With Losing Weight" was published on November 14, 2023 and runs 33 minutes.
November 14, 2023 ·33m · The Holly Perkins Health Podcast
Summary
Today we are investigating the problem with losing weight. In this episode, I offer a new perspective: Stop focusing on the bathroom scale. I cover challenges with losing weight and provide a reframe for weight loss, diet, and exercise. Then, I teach you why body composition is the gold standard measure of your health, fitness, and physical improvement — and the only one that needs your attention. First, I detail three problems with losing weight and how to focus your mindset on muscle building. I provide new perspectives for losing weight and share a few reasons why BMI is problematic for women. I also illustrate body weight vs body composition and how to accurately assess your body composition. You get to decide what your body looks and feels like… and I cannot wait to see the photo of you marching your scale out to the garbage bin. If you are frustrated by increasing belly fat, or obsess over your diet and the number on the bathroom scale. This episode is for you.Want FREE access to my brand new four-week strength training plan, Strength Without Stress? Head over to hollyperkins.com/review where you can upload a screenshot of your review and gain immediate access. This is a limited-time offer before it sells for $197, so be sure to grab it now! If you resonated with anything shared in today’s episode, I hope you’ll rate and leave a *glowing* review of the show on Apple Podcasts. Be sure to follow and subscribe to keep up-to-date when new episodes drop on Tuesdays! Topics Covered:The fitness industry’s obsession with body fat Three problems with losing weight A reframe around body fat and losing weightThree new perspectives around losing weight Why BMI is problematic for women Two ways to assess body compositionHow to gain FREE access to Strength Without StressResources Mentioned:Journal of Clinical Densitometry articleGet FREE access to my 14-page nutrition guide HERE Follow Me:Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkinsLearn more on my website: hollyperkins.comConnect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/HollyPerkinsFitness/Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.
Episode Description
Today we are investigating the problem with losing weight. In this episode, I offer a new perspective: Stop focusing on the bathroom scale. I cover challenges with losing weight and provide a reframe for weight loss, diet, and exercise. Then, I teach you why body composition is the gold standard measure of your health, fitness, and physical improvement — and the only one that needs your attention.
First, I detail three problems with losing weight and how to focus your mindset on muscle building. I provide new perspectives for losing weight and share a few reasons why BMI is problematic for women. I also illustrate body weight vs body composition and how to accurately assess your body composition. You get to decide what your body looks and feels like… and I cannot wait to see the photo of you marching your scale out to the garbage bin.
If you are frustrated by increasing belly fat, or obsess over your diet and the number on the bathroom scale. This episode is for you.
Want FREE access to my brand new four-week strength training plan, Strength Without Stress? Head over to hollyperkins.com/review where you can upload a screenshot of your review and gain immediate access. This is a limited-time offer before it sells for $197, so be sure to grab it now!
If you resonated with anything shared in today’s episode, I hope you’ll rate and leave a *glowing* review of the show on Apple Podcasts. Be sure to follow and subscribe to keep up-to-date when new episodes drop on Tuesdays!
Topics Covered:
- The fitness industry’s obsession with body fat
- Three problems with losing weight
- A reframe around body fat and losing weight
- Three new perspectives around losing weight
- Why BMI is problematic for women
- Two ways to assess body composition
- How to gain FREE access to Strength Without Stress
Resources Mentioned:
Follow Me:
Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkins
Learn more on my website: hollyperkins.com
Connect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/HollyPerkinsFitness/
Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.
Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.
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