Diet after diet, fad after fad, we’ve become obsessed with a number on the scale. We weigh ourselves every day hoping the number will go down—and cringing when it goes up. It’s time to lose our dependence on the scale and embrace a
better approach to the way we look and feel. Because the key to a lean and healthy body is not about the number on the scale, it’s about redefining your body composition to build a healthier, leaner you.
The term “body composition” is used to describe the percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in human bodies. Because muscle tissue takes up less space in the body than fat tissue, both body composition and weight determine leanness. Experts agree that one key to improving body composition is to promote lean muscle through nutrition.
