Fatloss Lifestyle Body Fat Percentage Help Guide by Darin Steen
November 10th, 2009
http://www.FatlossLifeStyle.com
The only thing that can come from only using the scale to see if your exercise program is working is “Bad News”.
If you really want to know if your program is working for you you need more tools. You see; our body is made up of about 60% water.
A 150 lb. person has about 100 lbs. of water. That water goes in and out of cells, muscle, organs depending on many factores. For women a certain time of the month, for higher intake of sodium, for intake of different types of carbs, etc.
My point is that your bodyweight fluctates for so many reasons that we can’t figure it out.
Three ways that are better than just using the scale to see if your fitness program is working is:
#1 The way your clothes fit
If your pants are more lose around the waist and you have
more room in your clothes than more than likely are losing fat.
#2
To use a clothe tape and a scale.
The waist line measurement and the scale give you a lot better feedback.
If the scale stays the same and the waist measurement goes down, then you are losing fat and gaining muscle.
If the scale stays the same and the waist measurement goes up then you are gaining fat.
#3
One site skin fold caliper kit. They are very easy to use and very affordable. Just google search for them. The feedback is much more precise than the other methods above.
The three #’s that are important to monitor are;
1. Overall bodyfat %
2. Fat weight
3. Lean Body Mass
These kit are very easy to use and within one minute you will know if you are losing, gaining, or maintaining muscle and fat.
Using one or all three of these techniques you will be able to find out what works and what does not work at gaining muscle and losing fat.
If you have been following me for any length of time you know that I believe that one of the most important factors in transforming your body and life is “muscle confusion”. Simply put; you can’t do the same exercises the same way all the time. You must give your muscles something new and different.
Tune in here each week to get a new “Unique Exercise of The Month” that will shock your body to lose fat and gain muscle.
Also; go to http://www.FatlossLifeStyle.com and sign up for all my free stuff. My free Operation: Lose Fat Fast 12 Week E-Course has helped many on-lline clients and it will help you as well.
Be Well,
Your Healthy LifeStyle Coach,
Darin L. Steen
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November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
what kind of shirt …
what kind of shirt is that and where did you get it?
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
dude, thanks a lot, …
dude, thanks a lot, i was getting discouraged because I haven’t lost a frekin pound in like 2 weeks, my clothes do fit better, I have gotten stronger, and my cardio has also improved,
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
so my clothes fall …
so my clothes fall off like never before and i haven’t worked out in atleast a good six months idk wats wrong i might have cancer or something i went from 260 in december to 191 on the scale yesterday? i think the scales broken but it is 1 week old
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Hi Madluko,
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Hi Madluko,
Thanks so much for the shout out. Yes, please tell your peeps to sign up so they can benefit from my vid’s as well.
Darin
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Hi Darin. I’m 33 …
Hi Darin. I’m 33 years young and live in Southern California. I exercised quite often before I went into the military in the early 90s. When I left in 1999, I found that I’d lost my drive to lift weights. It’s taken me this long to come back into weightlifting. Your videos have done nothing but uplift my spirits and make me determined to lift and grow as confidently as I’m able. A million thanks to you and your techniques!
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
hey Darin - this …
hey Darin - this rocks, thank you for the information. It would be really great if you could do a video actually showing how you take the skin fold caliper measurement. I’m following the directions on the device when I do it, but truthfully, I’m not sure I am doing it right, and would really appreciate a tutorial. Again, thank you for all you share here!
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Im so glad you have …
Im so glad you have made this video. I tell people that scales are not a reliable all the time but its doesn’t seem to sink in. I will direct them over to the video
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Thanks Man of Means …
Thanks Man of Means.
You keep up the great work too. How old are you? Where do you live? What do you do for a living?
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Darin, I absolutely …
Darin, I absolutely love your positive attitude, and positive regard for people. Your outlook is so healthy and optimistic, I find myself motivated each time I see one of your videos. You’re doing such a service for folks by posting up your videos, and of course, promoting your own biz. Keep ‘em coming. Best of luck to you!
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
wish i could get …
wish i could get back in the swing. i work nights and its kickin my butt
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
1 GALLON of H20 = …
1 GALLON of H20 = 8lbs…
great video…
Big Steve from So Cal…
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Just do it! His …
Just do it! His workouts are amazing but of course the workouts won’t work if you don’t have your food in check. Food has always been a big problem. I just had knee surgery but when I am able to workout again I won’t you to follow my blog and see how a few months can make a world of difference.
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
I was thinking that …
I was thinking that a gallon of water weighed about 6.7 lbs but I was wrong. 1 gallon of water weighs 8.35 lbs. When my friends workout they don’t understand why their weight fluctuates 5 lbs in a day. I say well, you’re probably drinking about 5lbs of fluids and you eat at least 3 to 5 lbs of food a day so there’s your weight fluctuation right there.
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
seriously awesome! …
seriously awesome! Steen is bad ass. make it happen people
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
eight
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November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
I learned a LOT …
I learned a LOT with this guy da BEST!
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Best fitness coach …
Best fitness coach on youtube hands down…thanks for the info Darin.
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
SO true.
I use the …
SO true.
I use the measuring tape and a auto BF tuner once a month.
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
I like the fact …
I like the fact that you said “If we cut all the fat off my body, I’ll be dead” so casually. HAHA! Standing at 5′6, with 33 waist line, I feel fat.. and I bet, I’m having 25%+ body fat now.. Taking boxing now, for cardio.
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
AHAHAHAH . WAHDUR. …
AHAHAHAH . WAHDUR. Its water.
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Hey…I love your …
Hey…I love your videos and you have actually made me think about getting my butt off the couch. Oh by the way I think a gallon of water weighs approximately ten pounds.
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Your for real about …
Your for real about bad news. you have to measure body fat and other things. from last month i lost 4lbs of bodyfat and gained 6lbs of bodymass. the scale looked like i just stayed the same weight. but in the marror i look good
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
DAREN you are great …
DAREN you are great man!
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Awesome! Absolutely …
Awesome! Absolutely awesome! Thank you so much for sharing this info with us.
November 10th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Vision board is key …
Vision board is key for anything in life