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In this short video, fitness coach Eric Roberts explains that a pound of fat and a pound of muscle weigh the same but differ in density, with muscle taking up less space. He illustrates that if you eat in a calorie deficit and lose a pound of fat while simultaneously gaining a pound of muscle through weight training, the number on the scale may not change. However, your body will look leaner, clothes will fit better, and overall appearance improves. Roberts advises viewers to prioritize losing fat and gaining muscle—focusing on body composition—rather than obsessing over the scale weight.
