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Why Weight Loss Shouldn’t Be the Only Measure of Health

  • Writer: Maja Kazazic
    Maja Kazazic
  • Jun 10, 2025
  • 1 min read

We’ve been told that health = weight loss. But the truth is, true health goes far beyond a number on the scale.


In Hungry for More, I challenge the outdated obsession with weight loss and focus on a holistic approach to well-being.


Why Weight Alone Isn’t a Reliable Health Indicator

⚖️ Weight Fluctuates Daily—Water retention, muscle gain, and hormones impact numbers.

💓 Thin Doesn’t Always Mean Healthy—Someone with a “normal” BMI may still be unhealthy.

🥗 Healthy Habits Matter More Than Size—Nutrition, sleep, stress, and movement play bigger roles.

🧠 Mental Health is Part of the Equation—Body image and stress affect well-being.


A Better Way to Measure Progress

✔️ How Do You Feel?—Energy levels, digestion, mood, and sleep tell more than weight.

✔️ What Are Your Habits?—Focus on consistency, not numbers.

✔️ Are You Nourishing Your Body?—Eat whole, balanced meals—not diet foods.

✔️ Celebrate Non-Scale Victories—Stronger workouts, better sleep, less stress.


Final Thoughts: Health is About More Than a Number

Instead of focusing only on weight, let’s prioritize overall well-being.


💡 I love shifting this conversation—let’s bring this empowering message to your organization or event!



 
 
 

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