Body Fat

Body fat measurements and the measuring tape are recognized as superior methods for measuring "weight loss". When one declares that they want to "lose weight", what they often mean is that they want to lose fat. So, now that you've had your body fat percentage measured, what does the number really mean? Understanding what your body fat percentage means can help you set goals for achieving a healthy weight. A certain amount of fat is essential to bodily functions. Fat regulates body temperature, cushions and insulates organs and tissues and is the main form of the body's energy storage.

In the treatment of obesity experiments of Sauna and Steam-bath have also been popular. This type of heat treatment, increases heat in the body and causes profuse perspiration. This results, increase in the basal metabolic rate and health of the skin improves.

Massage:

Massage is used extensively in the treatment of obesity and for removing the excess fat from particular parts of the body. A person who massages his body himself, gets enough exercise and consequently his excess calories are consumed. Massage also improves the health of the skin.

While massaging care should be taken to ensure that the flow of the blood going towards the heart should be assisted and not vice versa. Means while massaging the arm pressure should be applied in the direction from wrist to the elbow but not from the elbow to the wrist.

So as explained in first paragraph, before you decide that you need to "lose weight", remember to consider that "weight" consists of both lean body mass and body fat. Try to keep your weight loss goals realistic, and remember, keep the calorie-burning muscle, and lose only the fat.