09/03/2026
Measure health by what your body can do and what’s happening inside it, not simply by what it looks like.
Body weight and BMI can provide information, but they don’t tell the whole story. Someone in a smaller body can have poor metabolic health, while someone with a higher BMI can have excellent blood work, strong cardiovascular fitness, healthy habits, and plenty of strength.
Health is bigger than a number on the scale.
Look deeper: blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides, cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, body composition, sleep quality, daily movement, nutrition, and mental/social well-being.
Measure health by what your body can do and what’s happening inside it—not simply by what it looks like.
What should you pay attention to, you ask?
1) Blood pressure
2) Blood glucose / HbA1c
3) Blood lipids // triglycerides, HDL, LDL/non-HDL; ApoB when appropriate
4) Cardiorespiratory fitness // VO₂ max or another practical aerobic-fitness measure
5) Muscular strength
6) Resting heart rate / cardiovascular response
7) Sleep quality & quantity
8) Daily physical activity & sedentary time
9) Nutrition, stress, and overall well-being
10) Body composition & waist circumference // rather than weight alone
