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"Body Measurements: The Third way to Monitor Your Natural Weight Loss..."

"Body Measurements are the third aspect of tracking your true natural weight loss..."

On this page, I'll be talking about making sure to include body measurements as part of tracking your weight loss progress.

In "Fat Loss vs Weight Loss" I stressed the importance of tracking more than one thing to gauge your weight loss progress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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When you lose weight naturally and healthily, you will have greater loss of inches than weight. Like body fat percentage, your body weight can plateau and your body measurements can change dramatically.

A very common occurrence is that a client can have their weight plateau or even go up a bit but still have certain body measurements reduce dramatically. In particular, the measurements of the waist, and hips. In all bodies, this area accumulates the greatest deposit of fat.

As your lean muscle develops and gets healthier, your total fat starts to reduce rapidly. So your waist and hips, where the greatest amount of fat is deposited, reduce is size more than other areas.

Because of this, when you lose weight naturally this is the area where your body measurements will change the most. I use this as a tracking tool to make sure natural weight loss is occurring.

When yo-yo dieting or starvation is used, or when diet pills or diuretics are used you do not see this phenomenon of the waist body measurements reducing. The reason why is because either muscle is decreasing rapidly or it is getting dehydrated and losing fluids, or the weight loss is only water loss.

When a man is lean and fit, his body develops a "V" shape. It can be a narrow V or a broad V. But it is a V nonetheless. Go to Youtube and type in any olympic event and you will see the general shape of men's bodies are V shaped.

For women, who are fit and lean, there is always an "hour-glass" shape to the body. The more athletic women become, the hourglass gets slim area but the hip is wider than men due to the larger pelvic bones. When women are at "normal" body fat percentage levels, the hour-glass shape is more pronounced.

One unique trait of body fat is that it can make all the bodies grow into the same shapes. Either apple shaped or pear shaped.

Lose Inches with Natural Weight Loss

So as your body fat percentage reduces, the body measurements around the waist and hips change the most. This, however, does not occur when you lose weight the wrong way. When you use natural weight loss principles that I outline for you, you build muscle and lose fat and some of your biggest changes will come from your body measurements.

I want you to have the most encouragement as possible. When you lose inches, body fat percentage or body weight I want you to have immediate feedback.

But most importantly, I want to make sure you are not losing lean muscle mass. Only when you measure all these areas can you tell. Here's why:

You can lose lean muscle and body fat at the same time. This can be especially true to very obese. If you have over 100 pounds of fat you are carrying you build muscle to carry it. That is also why you feel winded when you go up a flight of steps. You are carrying an excess amount of weight.

But there comes a point, where the ratio of muscle loss to fat loss has to change to stay healthy. Where there is not a large amount of excess fat to carry around, the lean muscle can get smaller but it cannot keep getting smaller. Your lean muscle needs to stabilize to prevent yo-yo weight gains. There is no need for it to keep getting smaller with the natural weight loss way.

However, the fat can still keep reducing. To make sure muscle is not the cause of weight loss, you want to track body fat percentage AND your measurements. You want to lose inches more than you lose weight. When your waist and hip measurements are reducing faster than others you are definitely going in the right direction. Lose inches together with your body fat percentage and your

For men especially, the chest, arm and thigh measurements can even increase, while the waist and hip measurements can be reducing a lot. This is evidence of an increase in lean muscle mass and a decrease in body fat and visceral fat. Visceral fat is fat that is not under the skin but within the body cavity and surrounding the internal organs. Visceral means "relating to or affecting one or more internal organs of the body"[1]

 

Here Are the Body Measurements to Track:

 
Men
Women
Upper Arms
X
X
Chest
X
Waist
X
X
Hips
X
Thighs
X
X

 

How to Measure

Be relaxed when taking a measurement. Don't be stiff or try to flex your muscles or suck your stomach in. Just relax.

For the upper arms, chest, hips and thighs, you look for the widest part. For example, with your upper arms, move the tape up and down a bit. You will find an area where the measurement is largest. That is the measurement to take. You will get the hang of this in a short period of time.

With the waist, you want to do the opposite. Move the tape up and down to find the narrowest measurement. That is the one you want. Again, remember to relax. You don't have to rush the waist measurement getting smaller. You will be surprised at how quickly it reduces in size.

 

Add Up the Total!

Every day, you add up the total inches. Don't worry about nitpicking specific measurements. I am interested in the total inches changing. Just like the change in body fat percentage. We want to lose inches. Even if your body weight is not lowering, you want the fat percentage and the corresponding loss of inches.

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Yegyan

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"Body Measurements" to "Fat Loss and Weight Loss..."

References

  1. "visceral". Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition]. Jan 3, 2009. http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/dictionary/DictionaryResults.aspx?refid=1861734316

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Over the past 10 years I have been losing weight and putting it back on just about every three months.

I finally took a much needed step and hired Yegyan to help me stop the yo-yo diet cycle. After 30 days I lost 11 LBS and was able to get back into my favorite pair of jeans. After 60 days I lost a total of 16 LBS. After 120 days, the weight is still off, my skin looks much better, and I actually have energy at 2pm in the afternoon! Lol

People always ask me what’s different and it really boils down to the education that I received from Yegyan. He put facts behind his food & nutrient recommendations so that I began to WANT to eat healthier foods instead of just forcing myself.

It’s been a lifestyle change and I couldn’t be happier to have officially said goodbye to the old (overweight) Nick.

Yegyan, thank you for all of your hard work and for our new friendship.

Nick Unsworth

I hired Yegyan to help me with general health and energy. I wasn't so interested in weight loss.

But I endedup losing 14 pounds in two months. And this was also during Christmas!

I hardly have any sugar cravings (and I was a sugarholic. I mean fast food dessert breakfast lunch and dinner), and have deeper sleep than I ever remember and more energy throughout the whole day.

The days were like a struggle to make it through. Now I feel good, calm, focused and happy all day. It is more than I expected.

Jenna Wilkinson

I CAN FIT IN MY JEANS – haven’t worn them for about 8 years!

S.M. Australia

I spoke to you about 3 weeks ago, and I wanted to thank you again for responding to my last e-mail so promptly, and giving me some feedback on what I've been doing. I really appreciate it.

I just wanted to check in and let you know about my progress... so far after about 2 1/2 weeks, I've lost about 10lbs. When I took my measurements, I would say that I've lost between 1/2" and 1" in most areas of my body

T. D. Long Beach CA Jun 25, 2010

There was a change today.... 4.5 lbs loss to be exact. :)

Charlene Mercer, Dohar

Last time I told you I had lost 20lbs in three months by changing my diet and aerobic activity in the form of brisk running. My waist has gone from 45" to now 38" and my weight 196lbs my height is 6ft.... and my waist is getting smaller again. This is great motivation!

...At 57 I don't feel I have both feet in the grave yet. Above all I don't want to become what I see lots of my friends starting to turn into wizened old men!

Anyhow thought I would just give you some feedback and thank you for a well written and thought out book.

Larry Manderson, MD. Ireland

Got your metabolism makeover e-book, and love it!
THANKS

Nevin

Went to doc's office: She decreased my insulin back down to 40 (yippee!) and was really pleased with my progress.... I'm happy with what you've helped me accomplish thus far.

I was shocked to suddenly realize that I was feeling good after so many years of daily headaches and stuffed up nose.

L. Liberty, Tacoma, WA

When I first started changing my diet a week ago, I couldn't believe it. I definitely started to feel the difference.

My mind was clearer. It felt like a fog was lifted. My energy was increased.

I wasn't dragging myself around to do things. I had a lot more energy.

Even my hair improved. It wasn't as dry as it was before I changed the way I was eating. It has a lot more body and not as frizzy and it was. I was using a special conditioner to make it less dry and frizzy. I don't have to use that anymore.

My skin is different also. I have been told so many times by a lot of people that I look younger. I even notice it myself. I don't look so worn out anymore. My skin has a different look to it. It seems like my wrinkles are not as pronounced. The rest of my body isn't as dry as it was, I don't use half of the lotions I did before.

I have lost ten pounds and 1 inch of my thighs and hips. My life is changing for the better. I haven't even started to exercise yet. But I don't feel that it will be as hard as it would have been if I didn't change my diet. I'll update you with my results.

Thank you so much for all of your help and the knowledge that you are giving me. What a difference a diet can make in your life.

I think once you get the knowledge on how food affects your body, the easier it is to change the way you eat. Knowledge it half the battle.

So many people eat the wrong way because they have been given bad information. There are a lot of people on diets that are really not eating the right way or eating the right things. They seem to gain the weight right back the minute they stop the diet. They feel hungry all of the time and get tempted constantly by the things they can't eat.

Well I don't feel deprived. I don't feel hungry and I haven't been tempted by anything, which is unusual for me.

Nobody ate more sugar and sweets than I did. I was always putting a cookie in my mouth. Eating chocolate or cake any chance I got. I thought it gave me more energy. I don't need that anymore. I never thought I would not want any sweets, but I don't. I feel satisfied, which is a great feeling.
Feb 2 2009

Follow up ….

Ye Gyan, I am now down to 128lbs from 156lbs!! You're great!! I can now wear anything I want!! I feel so much better at this weight! Wait until you see me. We need to take another after picture!
Jan 20 2010

C. DeHaan. Oregon

Jan 21, 2010...
My sister gave me your web sight she really praises you. She said I could ask you what I could do about my cholestrol.

I am 62 5'2 and I weight 135 lb my numbers are 246 Chol/146 tri/43 HDL LDL 176 The doctor wants to put me on medication I dont want to do that.

I have just started taking Guggal (2) 300mg, Beta-Glucan (1) 250 mg,Niacin 2 100 mg drinking (2) tablespoons of chlorophyll in water, eating oatmeal and drinking oat bran 2 tablespoons and garlic is this going to work do I need to do more. I do this everyday and I am walking at the gym They are giving me 30 days to get it down. I have thought about adding red yeast rice.

Jan 27, 2010...
Yegyan I got to bed on time last night I woke up a few min at 12 am but after that I stayed asleep the rest of the night … I have droped a few pounds and I feel so good. I am smiling right now thank you.

3 Feb 2010...
… Everyone is starting to tell me how good I look. My mom could not believe my size 8's are really loose.

I had got up to a size 10 and it was tight boy that came off quick.

I have tried for months to do what you have got me to doing. I am a Tarus born in April and my head is hard but

I am listening to you and doing as you say.

11Feb 2010...
Yegyan I did not know if I should tell you this but I am. It has only been a few weeks and the changes in on the out side of me are turning 35 year olds heads. YES I have got 35 year old men after me.

I was trying to change my cholesterol I dont know if that has happened yet but now I have another thing going on.

I have got men after me from 35 to 70 years old. I am really having a lot of fun with all the attention I am getting I was not looking for weight to go so much but I am really liking this.

I am in jeans I have not worn for 10 years I look 10 years younger than I am. THIS IS FUN

If people dont belive it they can email me.

E. Powell, WA

At 48 years old, I had spent the better part of 25 years running, working out, eating healthy food, and taking care of my body. Being somewhat of an exercise junkie, I was certain I had all the answers.

I was frustrated that my body was stuck in a state of “I’m not budging, just try and make me.” I can honestly say that I thought I knew exactly what I was supposed to be doing for myself and for my health, however, I was working in vain. What I wanted was completely eluding me.

I thought that at 48 I finally had the time, the space and the energy to have the body that I wanted, and dammit, I was going to get it.

I tried to tweak my diet and exercise routines in every way I could think of, but nothing was working.

Although I was keeping up a rigorous routine of daily exercising and relatively (at least that is what I thought) healthy eating, nothing was changing.

In addition to not feeling as fit as I should have been for how hard I was working, I literally had zero energy

Yegyan’s approach to diet, exercise and overall health and well-being are unlike anyone else’s. I have read countless books on diet and exercise. I have had personal trainers and diet coaches.

However, I have never felt as good or, in my opinion, looked as good as I feel and look today after following Yegyan’s advice and approach to repairing the body by correcting hormonal imbalances through nutrition and proper exercise.

I have lost those stubborn 6 pounds, 8% body fat and 12 inches overall. I am overwhelmed with excitement, not just because I look so much better, but more importantly, because I actually FEEL so much better. I feel more alive, more alert, more energetic, more rested, and healthier than ever.

L. Quintanilla, Aliso Viejo, CA

I listened to what you had to say about exercising and now can understand what I am doing wrong.

I have lost inches .... Thank you for helping me to understand that.
Chuckey Tacoma,WA

EVERYBODY was asking me what am i doing!!! and that i lost a lot of weight YAY!!!!!

today , my in laws came over for lunch .... it’s amazing how i could finally control my cravings that easy. THANK YOU YEGYAAAAAAAAAAAN!!

H. Abdul Rhiyad, Saudi Arabia

Before I met Yegyan, I had been working out at the gym, but struggled to lose 10 pounds over a period of many months.

When Yegyan and I talked about that, he explained that my heart rate should not go over 126 while working out in order to be burning fat. I had had no idea, so prior to that I had been working as hard as I could push it, out to 135 and even 140 and believing I was doing the best thing possible to lose weight in a healthy manner.

As soon as I began to keep my heart rate under 126 and increase the length of workouts as he had also suggested, the next 10 pounds came off much more quickly, and I was a believer!

Thank you Yegyan, for helping me to restore myself to fitness.”
Melody Haines

Thank you so much for your consults and training. I read your book and though I was doing everything correct but the weight loss stopped even though other other symptoms like energy, sleep, flexibility relaxation were still improving.

After doing the coaching with you for 4 months I realized that there is more to this than meets the eye. You were able to spot many things that were giving me trouble. Better yet, you told me in advance what I would be running into. Not generally, but specifically me. From your experience you were able to tell me I would have a hard time with something and sure enough it was a brick wall.

Then you walked me through it every single day for three weeks straight.

There is no way you can put everything in a book.

I have reached my goal and know I have given myself the greatest gift - long-term health and knowledge.

Please put this email on your site!

L.Sanders