Kamilah Stevenson explains why the number on the scale can lie. Extreme calorie restriction and too much cardio strip muscle, not just fat, leaving you with a higher body fat percentage even at a lower weight. Real fat loss requires preserving muscle.
Did you know that losing weight can actually make you fatter? I know it sounds unbelievable, but if you've been dieting, restricting calories, and fixating on the scale, this could be the very reason you're not achieving the results you desire. Now I'm going to dive into this eye-opening topic, and I'm going to reveal some myths that nobody's probably talking about. My goal is to help you overcome any frustration that you're experiencing on your weight loss journey. Okay, let's jump into it. I want to clear up a big misconception misconception right off the bat. Losing weight isn't the same as losing fat. I know for so many of us, that number on the scale seems like the ultimate measure of progress, but here's the truth: it doesn't tell the full story of what's happening in your body. Weight loss is just a decrease in overall body weight. It could come from fat, yes, but it could also come from muscle, water, or even glycogen stores in your body. That means when you lose weight quickly, especially through extreme dieting or intense cardio, you might actually be losing something your body desperately needs, and that is muscle.
