Think Fat Loss, Not Weight Loss
Losing fat is not the same as losing weight. After reading this post, you will understand the difference between weight loss and fat loss, which one you should aim for and how.
Weight loss has almost always been one of the hottest topics in the world of Health and Fitness. Everyone seems to be trying to lose weight nowadays. But what’s the difference between weight loss & fat loss?
It seems to me that many people confuse the two terms and they believe that they are one and the same. People often use both terms interchangeably. When in reality weight loss and fat loss are very different from one another.
Weight loss = Muscle Loss + Fat Loss + Water Loss
Fat Loss = Reduction in stored body fat
You can lose weight by crash dieting and improper training.
You can lose fat with correct nutrition and strength training.
Weight Loss decreases fitness level.
Fat Loss improves fitness level.
Weight Loss reduces strength.
Fat Loss increases strength.
Weight Loss deteriorates performance.
Fat Loss enhances performance.
Weight Loss reduces immunity.
Fat Loss reduces the risk of diseases.
Weight Loss makes you look old.
Fat Loss makes you look young.
Weight Loss makes you look unattractive and weak.
Fat Loss makes you look sexy and strong.
Focus on Fat Loss, Not on Weight Loss.
Formula to Burn Fat Efficiently
Fat Loss = Strength Training + Cardio + Healthy Eating + At Least 8 Hours of Sleep + Stress Management
Even If You Are Not Losing Weight, You Can Be on The Right Track.
It will look like you are not making progress because your body-weight does not change. But in fact, you are doing great thing to your body because you are losing fat and building muscles at the same time.
How to Know If You Are Making Good Progress
Do not just depend on the weight scale. If you are losing fat through strength training, you will find that your body has started looking more attractive than before. You will feel lighter, energetic and fresh than ever. You will see that your body is getting into the shape you have ever desired
