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I was intrigued by the headline in the National Enquirer, “Hollywood’s Deadly Skin and Bones Diet: Stars Risking Their Lives to be Thin,” so I bought it even though I am not supposed to admit to it.In Touch, another tabloid had a similar headline, “Scary Skinny!”

I wasn’t actually reading these publications, I was just doing “professional” research. Confessions from the Tabloid

Among others, the Enquire cover featured 110 pound Anna Kournikova;  100 pound Angelina Jolie; 5′ 6″, 5′ 7″, 100 pound Angelina Jolie.

Looking past some amusing photos, I came to the article which quoted Dr. Stanley Title as saying, “The skin and bones diet is extremely dangerous and can cause serious health implications. Literally, there are starving themselves to death.”

This is so because celebrities know that they look heavier when they’re on camera so they go to extremes to compensate for that even it means protruding bones.

Skinny and Healthy aren’t the Same

Frequently, people forget about health when they talk about weight loss. Usually goals have to do with how many pounds lower percentage body fat were a clothing size, leaving out energy levels, quality-of-life issues, nutrition, and overall health. I have completed over 7000 tests of body composition as a fat loss coach, so I see something even more alarming with these skin and bones diet plans.

Ratio of Muscle to Body Fat

The fact that weight loss can come from muscle rather than fat is a major concern.In this case, people still have fat spots and have very little muscle. I’ve checked the composition of some women who look like they’re thin, but have higher than average body fat ratios.

Much like a pipe with insulation wrapped around it, what people like this have amounts to a bone with a pat of fat surrounding it. Problem with this is compounded by the slow metabolism and lack of strength.Now I know this skinny fat is worse: I used to think that only fat was bad.

4 Tips on How to be Fit and Lean, Not Skinny

1. Continue eating.The weight loss resulting from reducing the amount of food you eat usually doesn’t last, so it isn’t a real solution. This is not how to lose weight fast.

2. Your normal routine should include strength training. Training with weights is not just the thing for body builders: it’s good for everyone to get their metabolism to build muscle, and to be healthy.

3 Use a different vocabulary.Try using terms like “improving nutrition,” rather than “going on a diet.” Instead of wanting to look skinny, how about trying to have an athletic look? Just look at how people talk in a weight loss forum.

4. Keep tabs on your body composition.Damaging muscle loss can be avoided by doing this.

Natural bodybuilders take the same approach: to support their muscle, they will eat up to six natural meals a day. Remember,it’s not about being “skinny:” it’s about being “healthy” and “lean.”

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