Happy #mindsetmonday fit friends!
👉🏾The difference between fat loss and weight loss!
SCALE WEIGHT LOSS can happen in many ways:
👉🏾from fat 👑
👉🏾from losing muscle 😰
👉🏾from glycogen depletion 😴
👉🏾from losing water weight 💦
If you want to lose WEIGHT, you should aim for FAT LOSS instead of relying purely on losing scale weight. Why? Because losing weight from FAT is what can help you achieve that lean, toned look over time. 💪🏾
So how do you know you’re losing weight from fat?
1️⃣ eat in a MODERATE calorie deficit of about 200-300 calories weekly rather than dropping your calories too low right out the gate.
2️⃣ eat sufficient protein! On average, I recommend eating anywhere from 0.8-1.0g protein per pound of bodyweight, though you can scale your target according to your activity levels.
3️⃣ find focus on GAINING strength in the gym! When we lose weight, it’s normal to lose from fat and muscle. When we’re eating sufficient protein and are pushing for progressive overload in our training sessions, we increase our ability to build and retain lean body mass as we’re dieting down.
If you’d like more detailed and specific dieting advice, I recommend registering for my Macros Made Easy virtual class called “No Foods are Good or Bad” on Feb. 23rd 12noon HST! Link in my bio!
