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Fat Loss vs. Muscle Loss vs. Water Loss

xerses25
xerses25 Posts: 24
edited January 9 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys,

I have had a great time losing weight this week. But since I am a veteran at this , I know that all weight is not fat. How do you know or rather how do you make sure you're only losing fat and how do you resist the "scale illusion" , that is thinking you've lost fat but really you've lost muscle.

Thanks.

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  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    By doing strength training.

    Also, clean eating will help with water fluctuations.
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,123 Member
    You would have to get your fat percentage measured with calipers, or take measurements or something.
  • vanguardfitness
    vanguardfitness Posts: 720 Member
    Get your measurements taken regularly, preferably by the same qualified person.

    Another good indication is if your strength goes down or remains the same while you're in a constant deficit, but that's my broscience for you. If your strength is the same, then it's safe to assume you're losing little lean tissue (if any)
  • lilpoindexter
    lilpoindexter Posts: 1,123 Member
    If bro science go you them pecs, then Bro science for the win.
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