IamGreenski

Well said!

Yes. Putting on muscle will not contribute to your perception that you are losing bodyfat if it is hidden behind fat.

I agree with what you are saying but we are talking about someone who is 50 lbs overweight. How much lean body mass do you think she has to preserve? The psychological factor for someone trying to lose 50 lbs is huge and it is my opinion that seeing your scale weight decrease at the fastest rate possible is what motivates…

My opinion: You do not want to start building muscle until you have your bodyfat at a manageable level because when you look in the mirror it will give you the appearance that you are getting bigger. Calories consumed > Calories expended = Weight Gain Calories consumed < Calories expended = Weight Loss The fundamental…