{"id":5941,"date":"2020-06-24T18:55:56","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T18:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=5941"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"losing-weight-vs-losing-fat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/","title":{"rendered":"Losing Weight Vs Losing Fat: What Should You Strive For?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat\" >Losing Weight Vs Losing Fat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_The_Difference\" >Losing Weight Vs Losing Fat: The Difference<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Muscle_Loss\" >Muscle Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Water_Loss\" >Water Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Fat_Loss\" >Fat Loss<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Signs_Youre_Losing_Water_Or_Muscles_Instead_Of_Fat\" >Signs You\u2019re Losing Water Or Muscles Instead Of Fat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Youre_Losing_Too_Much_Weight_Too_Fast\" >You\u2019re Losing Too Much Weight Too Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Youre_Not_Using_Your_Muscles\" >You\u2019re Not Using Your Muscles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Your_Weight_Fluctuates_Significantly_Day-To-Day\" >Your Weight Fluctuates Significantly Day-To-Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Your_Clothes_Dont_Fit_Any_Better\" >Your Clothes Don\u2019t Fit Any Better<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#How_To_Measure_Fat_Loss\" >How To Measure Fat Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Take_Your_Measurements\" >Take Your Measurements\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Bioelectrical_Impedance_Scale\" >Bioelectrical Impedance Scale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Visual_Progress_Assessments\" >Visual Progress Assessments<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Set_Performance_Goals\" >Set Performance Goals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_A_Diet_And_Workout_For_Fat_Loss\" >Losing Weight Vs Losing Fat: A Diet And Workout For Fat Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat\"><\/span><b>Losing Weight Vs Losing Fat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of people around the world suffer from excess weight these days. While trying to shed those pesky pounds and fit into their favorite clothes, they go through tons of various dietary regimes and failed attempts that eventually lead to humiliating desperation. There are many causes behind these failures, but one underpinning commonality is simple yet striking: people consistently fail to comprehend the way their body functions. The logic of functioning of your organism creates a framework every diet and workout should account for in order to be effective. One of the basic questions you undoubtedly need to clarify can be summarized in the opposition \u00abLosing weight vs Losing fat\u00bb. Read this article to sort this all out and grasp this crucial yet often overlooked distinction. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_What_Should_You_Strive_For\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_The_Difference\"><\/span><b>Losing Weight Vs Losing Fat: The Difference<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people claim that they want to lose weight. Yet is <\/span><b>weight <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loss precisely what you mean? In fact, the majority wish to get rid of their fat, not weight. What is the difference between losing weight vs losing fat?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss is a decrease in your overall body weight. This weight includes muscle, fat, and water in your body. That\u2019s what your regular scales show you: you\u2019ve simply lost some pounds. Fat loss usually designates a reduction in body fat. This might look like an unnecessary specification, but it is indispensable for understanding the failures and successes people face on their journey to slimmer and fitter body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insofar as your weight consists of muscle, fat, and water, you can see your pounds disappear due to the shrinking of one of thes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">e elements. T<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he point is: losing water weight is mostly useless, losing muscle weight is harmful. Only through shedding fat you can unlock the \u00abbeach body\u00bb achievement. You need to add lean muscle tissue and reduce the amount of body fat to achieve the defined, fit, toned look that you may be seeking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/no-sugar-diet\/\">No-Sugar Diet: All You Need To Know To Get Started<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_What_Should_You_Strive_For\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37120 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5173-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5173.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5173-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5173.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5173.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muscle_Loss\"><\/span><b>Muscle Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One pound of muscle weighs exactly like one pound of fat. Yet they look entirely different. One pound of muscle is harder and denser than a pound of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/40-body-fat\/\">body fat<\/a>. If you gain 6 pounds of muscle and drop six pounds of body fat, your scale weight will be absolutely the same. But you\u2019ll definitely be dumbfounded by how much your body changed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle loss often happens if you focus solely on calorie decrease. Of course, reducing your calorie intake is a basic requirement for weight loss, but it shouldn\u2019t be your only goal, or you risk losing your muscle mass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re fixing your attention on your diet or upping your cardio in order to burn fat, that focus probably comes at the expense of strength training. It this case, you\u2019re most likely to lose tissue weight. That\u2019s because calorie restriction often implies macronutrient restriction. Without enough protein in your diet, your body can\u2019t rebuild the tissue even if you are strength training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, the amount of muscles directly impacts your metabolism. Less muscle causes lower BMR which means a lower calorie burn throughout your day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle tissue also regulates your insulin sensitivity, which is a biological process that determines how well your body absorbs nutrients. If you lose muscle tissue due to incorrect dieting, the nutrients you eat are less likely to be partitioned to your muscle cells and more likely to be turned into fat cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medpagetoday.org\/clinical-context\/type2diabetes\/27816?vpass=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dropping pounds by the dozens without putting yourself through the wringer is everyone\u2019s weight loss pipe dream. But what if we told you that the BetterMe app can make that happen? <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_What_Should_You_Strive_For\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keep yourself in prime shape<\/a> with our fat-blasting workouts, delicious budget-sparing recipes, and body-transforming challenges with our app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_What_Should_You_Strive_For\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37121 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5182-1024x576.png\" alt=\"losing weight vs losing fat\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5182.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5182-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5182.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5182-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5182.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Loss\"><\/span><b>Water Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the fastest ways to lose weight in the short-term is to cut carbs\u2014that\u2019s because carbohydrates retain three times as much water as any other type of macronutrient (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25911631\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When you cut back on carbs, your body isn\u2019t retaining as much water. However, in a few weeks your muscles will adapt to dehydration, and start shrinking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem arrives when you drop below 50 to 75 grams of carbs on a consistent basis. You still need to eat some carbs\u2014at least 5 grams per pound of your body weight for a low-carb diet or up to 1.5 grams per pound for a more balanced calorie-restricted diet. It will allow fat loss without loss of the intramuscular water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fat_Loss\"><\/span><b>Fat Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goal is maximum lipolysis, the biological process of breaking down fat lipids and triglycerides in either the food you consume or that are already stored in your body. This mostly happens in the mitochondria of the muscles, which is why the more muscle you have, the more fat you burn. Exercise is considered to be able to regulate those lipolytic enzymes and improve mitochondria function, that\u2019s why working out helps you shed fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_What_Should_You_Strive_For\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37122 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5181-1024x576.png\" alt=\"losing weight vs losing fat\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5181.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5181-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5181.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5181-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5181.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_Youre_Losing_Water_Or_Muscles_Instead_Of_Fat\"><\/span><b>Signs You\u2019re Losing Water Or Muscles Instead Of Fat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_Losing_Too_Much_Weight_Too_Fast\"><\/span><b>You\u2019re Losing Too Much Weight Too Fast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve lost five pounds after just a week of an intense new diet and exercise plan, most of that is from water. It is usually recommended to cut about 500 calories per day to lose fat at a sustainable rate, which is about one or two pounds per week. Unless you are very overweight, you don\u2019t have that much fat to lose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don\u2019t slash your carbs, cutting calories overall still forces your body to use stored glycogen for energy, and you release water while using it. That\u2019s why many of us see significant changes on the scale those first few weeks of trying to lose weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you\u2019ve lost a lot of pounds at the beginning of your diet, chances are it was water. Steady weight loss at 1-2 pounds per week after initial water weight loss is more likely to burn your fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re a workout beast or just a beginner making your first foray into the world of fitness and dieting \u2013 BetterMe has a lot to offer to both newbies and experts! Install the app and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_What_Should_You_Strive_For\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">experience the versatility first-hand<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_Not_Using_Your_Muscles\"><\/span><b>You\u2019re Not Using Your Muscles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not using your muscles can cause them to disappear, so ensure you\u2019ve incorporated <a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/best-strength-training-exercises-beginners\">strength training<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0into your routine. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/resistance-bands-101\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance exercises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and high-intensity cardio are amazing for building muscle and cutting fat. You can opt for multi-joint compound exercises, such as squats, deadlift, bench press, pull-ups, and any\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aaptiv.com\/magazine\/hiit-training-questions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high-intensity cardio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_What_Should_You_Strive_For\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37123 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180-1024x576.png\" alt=\"losing weight vs losing fat\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5180.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Weight_Fluctuates_Significantly_Day-To-Day\"><\/span><b>Your Weight Fluctuates Significantly Day-To-Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to cut 500 calories per day throughout the week to lose one pound of fat, it\u2019s going to take more than one day of eating to gain a whole pound of fat. In fact, to do so, you\u2019d have to eat about 3,500 calories more than your body needs. If you usually eat 2,000 calories per day, that\u2019s impressive 5,500 calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you radically change your diet from one day to the next\u2014 by going from eating zero carbs to eating all the carbs, and back again\u2014you quickly retain and lose enough water to throw off your scale reading. So, better keep your diet stable or your scales might confuse you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_Clothes_Dont_Fit_Any_Better\"><\/span><b>Your Clothes Don\u2019t Fit Any Better<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the story your scale tells, your clothes will always tell the truth about your weight loss. If you\u2019re only losing water, you probably won\u2019t notice much of a difference in how your clothes fit. On the contrary, if you\u2019re losing fat and inches around your waist, for instance, your clothes will feel looser and you\u2019ll know you\u2019re losing body fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_What_Should_You_Strive_For\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37124 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5179-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Fitness App\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5179.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5179-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5179.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5179-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5179.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Measure_Fat_Loss\"><\/span><b>How To Measure Fat Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your regular scales can tell you only a small part of the truth happening in your body, and can mislead you in some cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how you can rest assured that you\u2019re definitely losing fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Your_Measurements\"><\/span><b>Take Your Measurements\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring your body helps you figure out if you are actually losing fat. Knowing that might motivate you to soldier on despite your slow progress or the stagnant number on the scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All it takes is buying a cheap tape measure at your local store. Make sure your measurements are taken under the same conditions each time. It is important not to take measurements every single day \u2013 you need to track your long-term progress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a circumference measurement at each of these spots and write it down:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoulders (both arms down at your side, at the widest point from shoulder to shoulder).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest Lift up your arms, wrap the tape measure around your chest, just above the nipple, and then lower your arms.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bicep (either left or right, but stay consistent).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waist (at the belly button for consistency).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hips (measure the widest part of your hips).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thigh (left or right, but pick the same spot on your thigh each week).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_What_Should_You_Strive_For\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37125 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5178-1024x576.png\" alt=\"losing weight vs losing fat\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5178.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5178-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5178.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5178.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bioelectrical_Impedance_Scale\"><\/span><b>Bioelectrical Impedance Scale<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method measures body composition by sending a low, safe electrical current through the body. The current passes freely through the fluids contained in muscle tissue but encounters difficulty\/resistance when it passes through fat. This resistance of the fat tissue to the current is termed &#8216;bioelectrical impedance&#8217; and is accurately measured by body fat scales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These scales are available for purchase and have a variety of price tags, or you may find them at your gym or health club. They can give you a more precise picture of whether you are losing fat and gaining muscle or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visual_Progress_Assessments\"><\/span><b>Visual Progress Assessments<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual progress assessments (including photos or even a video of yourself) are very helpful tools in your journey toward sculpting your perfect body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for taking great progress photos that show off your progress in the best way:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take them with a light source facing you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear the same outfit or bathing suit each time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take them as the first thing in the morning before breakfast or training.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The leaner you are, the easier it will be to see changes from one week to another. Don\u2019t be discouraged if you don\u2019t see impressive changes on the screen of your phone from one week to the next. As with the scales, your goal is long-term progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_What_Should_You_Strive_For\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37127 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5176-1024x576.png\" alt=\"losing weight vs losing fat\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5176.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5176-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5176.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5176-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-5176.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Performance_Goals\"><\/span><b>Set Performance Goals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of worrying about whether you\u2019re losing fat, focus on completing a certain number of workouts each week. See how many pull-ups you can do or how many days in a row you are able to exercise. These are noticeable, achievable goals that will give you much more satisfaction than hopping on the scale every hour will ever be able to.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_A_Diet_And_Workout_For_Fat_Loss\"><\/span><b>Losing Weight Vs Losing Fat: A Diet And Workout For Fat Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can incorporate diverse dietary plans adjusting to your needs and preferences. The main caution here are fad diets focusing on drastic calorie restriction, which are ineffective and harmful for your health, and the diets lacking proper protein intake. At the same time, you shouldn\u2019t get rid of carbs altogether \u2013 the balanced approach with upped protein intake is your key. Proteins repair damaged tissue, strengthen your bones, curb hunger, and relieve muscle pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28298271\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25926512\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you\u2019re focusing on increasing muscle mass along with blasting away excess fat, there are tons of natural nutritious <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proteins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> out there such as tofu and seafood that can help you with your goal. Remember to avoid red meat, as it might lead to diabetes and heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/news\/press-releases\/substituting-healthy-plant-proteins-for-red-meat-lowers-risk-for-heart-disease\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 Take a look at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediterranean <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-diet-basics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> diet.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Losing_Weight_Vs_Losing_Fat_What_Should_You_Strive_For\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27368057\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparison of High-Intensity Interval Training and Moderate-to-Vigorous Continuous Training for Cardiometabolic Health and Exercise Enjoyment in Obese Young Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial<\/span> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22648463\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High intensity interval exercise training in overweight young women<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26479856\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-Intensity Interval Training and Isocaloric Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training Result in Similar Improvements in Body Composition and Fitness in Obese Individuals <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2016, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medpagetoday.org\/clinical-context\/type2diabetes\/27816?vpass=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle Mass Knocks Out Insulin Resistance<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2011, medpagetoday.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28298271\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimizing Protein Intake in Adults: Interpretation and Application of the Recommended Dietary Allowance Compared with the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25911631\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relationship Between Muscle Water and Glycogen Recovery After Prolonged Exercise in the Heat in Humans <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/news\/press-releases\/substituting-healthy-plant-proteins-for-red-meat-lowers-risk-for-heart-disease\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substituting healthy plant proteins for red meat lowers risk for heart disease<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2019, hsph.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25926512\">The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance<\/a> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Losing Weight Vs Losing Fat Lots of people around the world suffer from excess weight these days. 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