Fat-loss and weight-loss are often misunderstood and placed under the same umbrella; the two could not be more different. In this article, we will break down the differences between fat-loss vs. weight-loss.
Fat-Loss
Fat-loss can be defined as the loss of fat mass, which is a much healthier approach than losing weight. Concentrating on measuring the amount of fat loss rather than numbers on a scale will provide better results over time; this is because you will be able to see a difference in your body. Devices such as Dexa Scans (body composition facility) and Skulpt (at home) can be used for fairly accurate measurements.
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These devices measure the percentage of fat and muscle you have, and provide a more accurate representation of your body composition. Other tools like skinfold calipers allow you to keep track of your body fat percentage, but it is best when done by a professional since it takes practice to ensure accuracy. The simplest and most consistent at home method to follow your trend is a measuring tape and the Navy Body Fat Calculation.
Weight-Loss
Weight-loss can be defined as the total loss of overall body weight from muscle, to fat, to even water weight. Weight loss is never an accurate representation of progress; sometimes weight that is lost can be water weight (sweat, urine), or loss of muscle.
People who start their healthy lifestyle journey often focus too much on weight-loss, and see little to no improvement even with the numbers on a scale decreasing. Keeping a healthy muscle weight is vital to not just overall health, but to burning calories as well. A scale is unable to feed you this information and is just a measure of gravity. Weight-loss is a way of seeing possible improvement, but it should never be the only metric to be assessed.
Now that you know the difference between fat-loss and weight-loss, allow us to give you a few tips as you start your journey:
- Focus on fat-loss, not weight-loss
- Taking progress photos is a great way to see improvement over time
- The more muscle you gain, the easier it is to lose fat
- Make sure you are getting adequate protein if gaining muscle and losing fat is the goal
- Be patient
As you continue on your journey, always remember that weight-loss with a focal point in fat-loss is more important than shedding numbers on a scale. For further questions, contact us!
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