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$I’m 42 and today I got my very first DEXA scan! Why? Because the number on the scale only tells part of the story, especially as we move through midlife. A DEXA scan can give you a much clearer picture of your body composition, including: 💪 Lean muscle mass: Important for strength, metabolism, and healthy aging. 🦴 Bone health: Estrogen plays a critical role in maintaining bone density, making this especially important as we approach menopause. ❤️ Visceral fat: The fat surrounding our internal organs, which is associated with cardiovascular and metabolic health. 📊 Body fat percentage: A more detailed look at body composition than weight or BMI alone. So, when should you get one? Routine medical DEXA screening for osteoporosis is generally recommended for women starting at age 65, or earlier for postmenopausal women with increased fracture risk. But here’s an important distinction: A DEXA scan for body composition, like the one I had today, is different from a diagnostic bone-density screening. There’s no universally recommended age to start body-composition scans, but your 40s can be a great time to better understand your baseline, especially as muscle, fat distribution, and bone health change during the menopause transition. My experience: I went to @bodyspec , paid about $40 out of pocket, and had a really positive experience! The process was quick and easy, and I walked away with a detailed report and some actionable insights. This is NOT sponsored or gifted. I paid for the scan myself! BodySpec has locations around the country, and there are plenty of other companies offering similar scans. Have you ever had a DEXA scan? Tell us below! 👇$

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La meta, no la báscula 🤝 The goal isn’t the scale 🤝 #bodycomposition #bodycare #strength #gymmotivation #progress

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I've never trained for aesthetics. Every physique I've had is just the receipt for what I was training for.
I've used DEXA along the way to track my body composition. @bodyspec is an inexpensive and convenient way to do this.

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$I’m 40 and just learned something confronting about my bone health that every woman in her 30s and 40s should know, thanks to a gifted DEXA scan by @bodyspec Our bone mass generally peaks in early adulthood and as we approach menopause bone loss can accelerate significantly. This matters because lower bone density means weaker bones, a higher risk of fractures, and potentially osteoporosis as we get older. My scan revealed that while my body fat was 18%, my bone density was in the 24th percentile compared to women my age. That means 76% of women in my comparison group had higher bone density than me. It was a wake-up call that being slim doesn’t necessarily mean you’re strong on the inside. The good news? Our 40s are an important time to be proactive about bone health. Resistance training, weight-bearing exercise, and getting enough calcium, vitamin D, and protein can all help preserve bone strength. I highly recommend getting a scan to understand your body beyond the number on the scale. My entire experience took 15 minutes, and I learned so much about my bone density, muscle mass, visceral fat and overall body composition. If you want to learn more about why bone health matters my new episode, “The Bone Density Wake-Up Call” just dropped on Hot Water podcast! Comment LINK and I’ll DM you the episode link. #bodyspec #ad #dexascan$

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Thinking of getting a full body composition scan? #bodyscan #DEXAscan #bodycomposition #healthyliving #DIML

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