Moving Beyond the Scale: Best Ways to Determine a Healthy Weight
by Chris Freytag | October 8th, 2009 | Comments (1)
topic: Fitness, Health & Wellness, Weight Loss | tags: BMI, body composition, body fat, fitness assessment, healthy weight, measurements, muscle, scale, weight, weight gain, weight-loss
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.
