Weight Loss Is Not the Same As Fat Loss
The real problem with losing weight in general, is that the focus is on totally the wrong thing. You don't actually want to lose weight, what you want to lose is fat. When you lose fat the weight takes care of itself. It truly doesn't matter what you weigh, as long as your mirror reflects back to you a body that pleases you. When you focus on losing fat rather than weight, the waistline takes care of itself. If you build muscle at the same time, then body-shape moves towards what looks attractive all by itself. Your body knows how to look good. It just can't manage it when you cover it in fat. Does that mean throw away the scales? No, the scales can be a useful tool as long as you remember what they are measuring - total body weight. Pound for pound, muscle takes up one-fifth less space than fat. It doesn't sound like a lot, but it makes a huge difference. Muscle tissue is also smoother and less 'lumpy' than fat so replacing fat with muscle gives the bod...