💪🏽 Wellness Wednesday: What Makes Up Your Body Weight (and How to Keep It Healthy!)
When we talk about body weight, most people only focus on the number on the scale — but sis, let me free you real quick: that number is just ONE piece of the puzzle.
Your body weight is made up of a lot more than just fat. It’s a combination of water, muscle, bone, organs, and fat tissue. And understanding what makes up your weight can help you focus on the right things when it comes to your health goals (hint: it ain’t about starving yourself or chasing skinny).
Let’s break it down…
⚖️ What Makes Up Your Body Weight?
1️⃣ Water Weight (50–65% of Your Body!)
Your body is literally more than half water — from your blood to your cells.
Water weight can fluctuate daily (which is why the scale be playing games with your emotions).
Dehydration, high sodium foods, hormones, and inflammation can all affect water retention.
✅ Pro Tip:
Drink your water, boo. Half your body weight in ounces daily is a good start. Add lemon, mint or cucumber for a little vibe.
2️⃣ Muscle Mass
Muscle burns more calories at rest than fat — so the more lean muscle you have, the higher your metabolism.
Losing weight without strength training can cause you to lose muscle, not just fat (and we don’t want that!).
✅ Pro Tip:
Incorporate strength training 2–3x a week — bodyweight moves, resistance bands, or weights. Even walking uphill counts.
3️⃣ Bone Density
Your bones aren’t just holding you up; they actually contribute to your weight.
Weight-bearing exercises help keep your bones strong and dense (especially important as we age!).
✅ Pro Tip:
Load-bearing moves like squats, lunges, or simple bodyweight exercises work wonders.
4️⃣ Fat Mass
We need some fat to survive (especially for hormones, brain health, and insulation).
The problem is excess fat, particularly visceral fat — the stuff around your organs that increases your risk for diseases like diabetes and heart conditions.
✅ Pro Tip:
Focus on fat loss, not weight loss. Prioritize nutrition, balanced meals, and movement over crash dieting.
🧘🏽♀️ So, How Do You Maintain a Healthy Body Weight?
✔️ Eat balanced meals — protein, healthy fats, fiber-rich carbs, and colorful veggies on your plate.
✔️ Stay hydrated — water first, caffeine second.
✔️ Move your body daily — strength training + cardio + flexibility.
✔️ Manage stress — cortisol (your stress hormone) loves to cling onto fat when you’re overwhelmed.
✔️ Sleep like it’s your side hustle — 7-9 hours to keep your hormones and metabolism in check.
✔️ Stay consistent, not perfect — progress over perfection, always.
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Because sis, you deserve to feel good in your body — strong, energized, and empowered.