Whether it's looming in the corner at the gym, blinking up at you on your bathroom floor, or hiding in the corner at a friend's house, the scale seems to always be there, ready and waiting for you to hop on. But if weighing yourself has become part of your daily routine, here are some reasons why it may be time to ease up on the frequent weigh-ins. Fluctuations are normal. Our weight changes Read more

New studies show that weight shouldn't be the only factor when determining whether or not someone is unhealthy. In fact, the studies show, certain obese people may actually be healthy. The first study surveyed 8,000 Americans and found that not all those who qualified as obese — over 30 on the BMI scale — had health problems. It found that 20 percent of obese participants were what one of Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Someone recently reported to us that their doctor told them they shouldn't be able to pinch more than an inch of fat anywhere on their body. We've heard that old saying — "pinch an inch!" — but if that's true, boy, are we in trouble! To find out if this is a legit way to judge body composition and what our other Read more

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When it comes to measuring your overall health, a simple measuring tape proves to be a more important tool than the scale. While neck circumference is gaining popularity as a new way to gauge a person's health and fitness level, a new study sponsored by the American Cancer Society again confirms waist size is the leading indicator for health risk beating out body mass index (BMI), the standard Read more

Citing a flawed formula to determine a person's BMI, a new study suggests an alternate measurement to determine whether a person is overweight or obese: neck circumference. According to the study, measuring a person's neck circumference could be a worthwhile method to help determine a person's overall fitness when used in conjunction with BMI. The study, conducted on 1,100 children, measured Read more

In a controversial new program, Whole Foods will be rewarding its healthiest workers with larger employee discounts. According to a Whole Foods memo: "The goals of this voluntary program are to encourage and reward Team Members for making healthy, positive lifestyle changes and to reduce the costs of our health plan." I guess the overpriced fish counter, 365 Everyday Value root beer, and Read more

BMI and body fat percentage are weight-loss terms thrown around with little explanation, so if you're confused about what they mean or which you should pay more attention to, you're not alone. Here's a brief primer to help. BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It's a simple measure of the weight of a person scaled according to their height. You can use Fit's Calculator to determine your BMI, or Read more