SUMMARY:

In this week’s episode, Dr. Ali Novitsky, MD, shares her excitement as her family prepares for their first Thanksgiving trip to Disney. As the holiday season approaches, she shifts the focus from typical New Year’s resolutions to something more meaningful: tracking progress, particularly in relation to muscle mass and body composition.

Dr. Novitsky introduces the concept of sarcopenia, the natural loss of muscle mass that begins around age 30, and highlights the importance of maintaining muscle as we age. She discusses the InBody Scale, a tool that has transformed her approach to health and fitness by shifting the conversation from mere fat loss to muscle maintenance and gain. She explains how the InBody Scale provides a more comprehensive understanding of body composition compared to traditional scales or even DEXA scans. She had been promoting The InBody for years without any affiliation due to its transformative impact on understanding body composition. Unlike traditional scales that focus solely on weight, the InBody Scale provides a comprehensive breakdown of muscle mass, fat percentage, and other key metrics, empowering users to track their progress in a meaningful way. InBody Scale has become an essential tool in her coaching and programs, shifting the focus from weight loss to strength building, muscle maintenance, and overall health improvement - and just recently, she became an affiliate with them (the only product that she is an affiliate with as of the publishing of this podcast).

If you’re ready to take control of your health in a smarter, more effective way, the InBody Scale could be the game-changer you’ve been looking for. Use the code: TheFitCollective to get 15% off an InBody Scan.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Novitsky offers insights on how to effectively use the InBody Scale, emphasizing the importance of consistency in measurements and understanding the data it provides. She also outlines her approach to setting realistic and healthy goal weights based on individual body composition rather than arbitrary numbers.

As the episode concludes, Dr. Novitsky invites listeners to join her Transform 9.0 program - enrollment begins on December 1st. This program focuses on emotional regulation, nutrition, and strength training, offering valuable resources for high-performing women and physicians.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Family Plans for Disney

00:01:20 - The Importance of Tracking Progress

00:02:02 - Understanding Sarcopenia and Muscle Loss

00:03:16 - Evaluating Muscle Mass and Body Composition

00:03:27 - The InBody Scale: A Game Changer

00:05:40 - Comparing InBody to DEXA Scans

00:07:30 - Using InBody for Body Composition Tracking

00:09:05 - Why Traditional Scales Are Not Enough

00:10:10 - Understanding Goal Weights

00:12:07 - How to Use InBody Effectively

00:13:12 - Frequency and Timing for InBody Measurements

00:14:40 - The Importance of Muscle Mass vs. Body Fat

00:18:02 - Setting Realistic Fat Loss Goals

00:20:42 - Evaluating Skeletal Muscle Mass for Women

00:21:27 - Evaluating Skeletal Muscle Mass for Men

00:22:48 - Determining Your Goal Weight

00:24:28 - The Role of InBody in Long-Term Health

00:25:50 - Conclusion and Call to Action

RESOURCES:

*Ali Novitsky MD, this podcast, and podcast write-up are NOT providing medical advice. We do not recommend you start any exercise program without first consulting with your doctor!*