Welcome to another weekend short of The Matter Over Mind Experience, I am your host, Master Trainer & Weight Management Expert, Narado Zeco Powell
This weekend, I want to discuss bodyfat%
There are times when we focus on weightloss, but not bodyfat%
On the other hand people have reached out to me to ask why their bodyfat isn’t dropping
So I will quickly explain both
So, let’s begin
Why should we focus on bodyfat?
Just like just focusing on calorie restriction, but focusing on the weight on the scale, you’re missing the point
There are other aspects to focus on like muscle mass, especially skeletal muscle mass, age, the right bodyfat % range and more
So, let me explain some reasons why your bodyfat may not be dropping
You aren’t building lean muscle
Lean muscle has a direct impact on your metabolism
Building lean muscle is vital in weight management
In fact, the more lean muscle you build, as long as you are burning fat, the lower your bodyfat %
That’s why strength training should be the base of any workout routine
In fact, strength training promotes fat oxidation which promotes fatloss
The next thing is what is your correct bodyfat %
This is rare, but there are times when your bodyfat is quite low and even lower than it should be
I recommend that you Google bodyfat% chart & you will find charts that breaks it down by age
So, I also say that nutrition plays a vital role in building skeletal muscle
Habits like adequate protein, carb cycling & supplementing with creatine and essential amino acids can aid in this process
Enjoy your weekend fam!
