If you're losing weight "too slow", watch this
In this video, Eric Roberts challenges the common belief that rapid weight loss on the scale is the ideal outcome. He explains that when you combine weightlifting with a calorie deficit, the weekly drop in weight will naturally be slower than that of people who rely solely on diet, cardio, or medications like GLP‑1 without resistance training. Roberts warns that many people react to this slower progress by abandoning weightlifting, over‑doing cardio, or cutting calories to extreme levels (e.g., 1,200 kcal/day), which he identifies as the biggest mistake. He clarifies that while the scale may barely move, visible changes in the mirror—greater muscle mass and reduced fat—indicate true progress. He outlines the physiological downsides of losing fat without building muscle: a slower metabolism, reduced bone density, and a “skinny‑fat” appearance. Ultimately, he reframes slower scale weight loss as a sign of effective body‑composition improvement, emphasizing that preserving or gaining muscle while losing fat leads to a healthier, more aesthetic physique.
