Meeting with a Health Coach each month not only provides valuable information from a trusted source, but keeps me on point for reaching my health goals.   Each month I weigh in and my BMI and Body Fat composition is reviewed.  He breaks the numbers into pounds of fat and lean body mass so we look at more concrete measurements to base my goal directions.  Honestly, I am a bit of a geek because I’m fascinated when the weight on the scale changes the ratio between fat and lean changes too shining a spotlight on potential issues.   But Thursday when I got on the scale and had gained 1.5 pounds I was confused and upset.  My first instinct was to throw up my hands and run away.  I’ve struggled with a positive self image ever since Jr. High School.  At that … Read entire article »