How many times have we heard from dieting experts the term "You will weigh more because muscle weighs heavier than fat."
I reckon I have heard this from every personal trainer and gym instructor that I have ever seen in my dieting career.
Heard it in commercial ads on television and radio, but it seems that research has shown that this is false.
One kilo of muscle weighs the same as one kilo of fat. That's pretty obvious.
The difference is that when you look at them side by side, the fat will be much bigger in volume than the one kilo of muscle. Fat is bulky and lumpy so will take up more room than muscle even though it weighs the same.
Muscle becomes more dense as people exercise, so will make you look more trim and terrific and more lean muscle mass will burn more calories and help burn more fat, even when we are resting.
So consider throwing the scales away for a month or two. Get out the tape measure instead and start exercising.
Take note of any compliments (wouldn't that be great?)that come your way about how great your body looks.
Your weight may not change on the scales, but I bet that your clothes fit nicer when put on.
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