Is losing inches better than losing weight?

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Why It's OK to Lose Inches But Not Weight

By Genevieve Cunningham

When you finally start the process of losing weight, you want to see progress. And for most people, that means seeing the number on the scale in a downward spiral. It feels so good when your weight goes down a pound or two (or more!). You start to feel successful. You start to feel really motivated. But progress doesn't always look that way. Sometimes, we lose inches, and yet the scale stays exactly the same. What gives? Should we be discouraged? If you've found yourself in this situation, take a look at why losing inches is a perfectly OK way to measure your success.

Hello Muscle, Goodbye Fat!

Often times, before we ever see a drop on the scale, our bodies make a kind of switch. The more we work out and engage the muscles, the more dense the muscles become. And dense muscle weighs more than the fat that it replaces. The muscles takes up less space, but they're heavier when compared to fat in the same exact space. So even if the scale isn't moving, isn't it a good thing that muscle is replacing fat for a more sculpted look? Most would wholeheartedly agree.

You're Moving in the Right Direction

Whether the scale moves or not, losing inches is definitely a step in the right direction. It means the fat is burning. It means our body size is shrinking. And when we're on a quest to lose weight, this is really the ultimate goal -- to change our body composition for the better. If you're in this predicament, just go ahead and ignore the scale for a while and be glad that you're making progress at all.

Are You Concerned With the Number?

Here's something to consider before you get upset about the scale: Are you really working out only to hit a certain number? Or are you working out to meet a wide variety of goals? Many people exercise in order to drop a few pant sizes, eliminate pain, improve mobility, or simply feel better in their own skin. The scale doesn't actually have to budge in order to achieve these goals. While it's nice when the number on the scale begins to drop, it's not a necessity to claim progress in your quest for better health. If you're trying to lose weight and better your health, don't let yourself be discouraged by the scale. If you're losing inches, you're making progress! Use the inches or the way you feel or other factors as a guide, and keep working toward better health and a better life for the future. To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Nashua, N.H.

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Who is a low-fiber diet plan for?

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Flares of inflammatory bowel disease, either Crohn's Disease or ulcerative colitis

Vowel tumors

Inflamed bowel due to radiation or chemotherapy treatments

Before or after bowel surgery, or before colonoscopy

Inflammation or narrowing of the bowel

In the past, individuals with diverticulosis or irritable bowel disease syndrome (IBS) might have been prescribed a low-residue diet; however, current recommendations now suggest that a high fiber diet might be of more benefit in these conditions. Special diets may be prescribed during flares of acute bowel inflammation (as with diverticulitis), but a high-fiber diet is generally recommended for people with the diverticular disease as this has been shown to be protective for the development of diverticula. Any diet like this one that restricts certain foods may also be responsible for the decreased intake of important minerals and vitamins. Calcium, potassium, folic acid, and vitamin C supplements may be required with a low-fiber diet. Individuals on a low-fiber diet will want to limit their fiber intake to 7-10 grams per day. Read food labels carefully. Most food packaging will list the amount of fiber on their label.

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