3 Fat Loss Metrics to Track Before Summer (Beyond the Scale) | Ep 467

About this episode

The episode discusses three fat loss metrics to track beyond scale weight, especially for those over 40 dealing with hormonal changes and strength training.

The scale can jump 2 to 5 pounds overnight yet you're still losing fat. How is that possible? Scale weight is one of the noisiest signals, and if you’re over 40, strength training, or dealing with hormonal fluctuations, it can push you into the exact wrong decisions: eating less when you shouldn’t, adding cardio when recovery is already limited, or assuming you're failing when you’re actually improving body composition. We walk through 3 metrics that tell a more accurate story about fat loss...

People in this episode

Host: Philip Pape

Topics covered

• fat loss
• weight management
• strength training
• hormonal fluctuations
• body composition

Keywords

• fat loss metrics
• scale weight
• body composition
• strength training
• hormonal fluctuations

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