Episode 164: Decoding Your Body Composition Report

Did you know that two people with the same weight can have vastly different health risks depending on their body composition? Understanding what's beneath the number on the scale is crucial to unlocking the full picture of your health. In this episode, I discuss how to decode a body composition report, which is essential for understanding the percentage of fat, bone, and muscle in the body. I explain that unlike a standard scale, which only measures weight, a body composition report provides insight into the distribution of fat and muscle, which can help assess the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other medical conditions. Also, I walked through different methods of measuring body composition, such as skin calipers, bioelectric impedance, and the Dexa scan, emphasizing the importance of understanding these metrics to guide one’s fitness and wellness journey. Lastly, I highlight the significance of tracking these metrics over time to monitor progress and make informed decisions about health and wellness.   Body Fat guidelines for optimal body fat percentage for your age and sex: Age 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Female 16-24% 17-25% 19-28% 22-31% 22-33% Male 7-17% 12-21% 14-23% 16-24% 17-25% Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights into decoding your body composition report and take control of your health journey!   Episode Highlights: ● Understanding body composition ● Methods to measure body composition ● About body fat mass that increases with age ● What basal metabolic rate indicate ● Setting goals for improving health and weight management   Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly: ● Website | drshellymd.com ● Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd ● Instagram | @drshellymd ● Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd ● Twitter | @drshellymd   About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. Dr.Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014. In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss, where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''. Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click