body fat

Numbers on the scale often become the center of focus when trying to determine a healthy weight. Annual exams at the doctor’s office include a weigh in; weight loss centers determine success by a drop in pounds; and there is talk from time to time about Body Mass Index (BMI) in the media, which refers to your “appropriate” weight based on your height.

By The FIRM Master Instructor Kelsie Daniels

When I lived in New York City and worked as a personal trainer, I worked with a lot of models, and I have to say … they were some of the fattest “skinny” people I ever met. We often talked about this during our training sessions: how they were thin, but had such a high percentage of body fat. The fat that was on their bodies was not on their hips, butts, or thighs — it was surrounding their vital organs. Couple that with smoking many cigarettes a day, and you have a recipe for disaster!