Tips for Fat Loss Part 4: Measuring Progress

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Published on Saturday, 05 October 2013 21:33

Written by Tim Roberts, MP Competitor, Pharmafreak Athlete

Measuring Progress in very important when working to lose fat.  Here is what you need to do to keep track of fat loss.

 1.   Calculate your waist-to-hip ratio

Your waist-to-hip ratio — or the circumference of your waist divided by the circumference of your hips — can be a good indicator of whether you need to lose belly fat. Here's how to get it:

• Wrap a soft tape measure around the thinnest part of your waist at the level of your navel. Note the measurement.
• Wrap the tape measure around the widest part of your hips, where you can feel a bony protrusion about 1/3 of the way from the top of the hipbone. Note the measurement.
• Divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement.
• Know what's healthy. Women should have a ratio of 0.8 or below; men should be at 0.9 or lower.

2.   Continue taking your measurements as you progress. After incorporating some of the above strategies, keep measuring so you can see your progress.

3.   Weigh yourself at the same time each day. Because body weight fluctuates depending on the time of day, when you last ate or when you last had a bowel movement, standardize the process by weighing yourself at the same time each day. Many people choose to do this the first thing in the morning, before breakfast.

Regardless of what stage of fat loss you’re in, staying accountable and applying what works best is truly what’s important!

Timothy B. Roberts  

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