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Just because you're thin doesn't mean you're not fat. But how can you be skinny and fat at the same time? Well, to answer this question you must understand how body composition differs from weight. Your body is made up of muscle, fat, water, blood, bones and all of your internal organs. But when we discuss body composition, we are referring to the amount of visible fat versus visible muscle you have. If you want to find out how much body fat you have, click here . Am I Skinny Fat? Regardless of your weight, your body composition can either be primarily fat or primarily muscular. When you are thin, but have no (or very little) muscle definition, you are skinny fat. Despite your small size and low weight, you have more fat than muscle. You can identify whether you are skinny fat if you are small for your height but may be able to see jiggly or saggy body parts, dents, dimples, cottage cheese, or a general lack of muscle definition. But not to worry, skinny fa...

Your body mass index (BMI) is the percentage of body fat you carry.  Improving your fitness through cardio exercise and strength training can help reduce your body fat as well as your risk for certain illnesses such as high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, high cholesterol and diabetes. Your BMI is based on your weight and height.  This calculator provides an estimate, but is not 100% accurate since it cannot account for muscle mass, bone density and other factors outside of your weight and height.   Use the BMI calculator to get an idea of how much body fat you have.  This can be used to set goals for weight loss or improving your health.  This can also be used to monitor your progress as you diet and exercise.   Use the body fat percentage chart to see if you need to lose weight, gain weight, adjust your goals, or if you are on the right track.   So you understand how much body fat you have, now you need to figure out how t...

Want to get rid of leg fat and sculpt sexy legs? Burn fat and build muscle by following the tips in this Pro Fitness Guide! Cardio to Help Burn Fat on Legs By Brandi Junious via Chron Healthy Living You don't have to use every leg machine in the gym to eliminate cellulite and trim jiggly thighs into toned muscle. By regularly engaging in cardio exercise, you can burn fat throughout your body, including your legs. Choosing... Read More  http://livehealthy.chron.com/cardio-burn-fat-legs-6055.html    Get more pro tips from our Pro Fitness Guide Section  Related Articles: Health and Fitness Benefits of Aerobic Exericse Weight Loss Calculator Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Calorie Calculator How to Lose Weight With the Total Gym Athletic Shoes With Ventilation for Athlete's Foot

I found this great infographic from strongfigure.com.  It speaks to our unfounded obsession with "perfection".  Work hard to achieve your fitness goals, but always love yourself for who you are.  Define YOUR idea of beauty and be the best version of yourself.  Most of all, always set healthy weight loss goals and practice safe fitness habits. Check out their website: http://strongfigure.com/2013/12/want-thigh-gap/ Have a cool infographic or picture you want to share? Post below in the comments section! Related Articles: Managing Stress and Weight Loss 8 Steps to Better Health and More Energy Post Pregnancy Diet and Exercise Tips Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator Should I Do Squats?