FAT LOSS VS. WEIGHT LOSS
Fat Loss - Burning body fat
๐ช Weight training
๐ Eating your protein while finding a solid balance of carbs & fat
๐ด Getting enough sleep
๐ฆ Hydrating daily
๐ Focusing on Whole Foods
๐ฉ Managing your Stress
Weight Loss - losing weight in any form - water weight, muscle, or fat.
๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ Increased cardio
๐ฅ Slashing calories (until it no longer works)
General weight loss is a faster process than fat loss because we donโt have to be as specific.
While the number on the scale may go down, this could be from cutting carbs, fats, sweating more, or simply eating less.
Aka losing water weight since youโre eating less foods that retain water .. aka carbs.
If weight loss is your ONLY goal, this is fine, but it may result in โskinny fat.โ (Losing weight but having a higher body fat % & not much muscle). AKA no being toned.
To avoid the โskinny fatโโฆ focusing on fat loss - the longer route! - may be a better option.
The scale may go down or ...