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đď¸ THE SCALE CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE
Imagine two people each lose 20 pounds.
The scale says they achieved the same result.
But did they?
A recent study followed 304 adults who were placed in a calorie deficit and assigned to one of three approaches:
⢠Diet Only
⢠Diet + Cardio
⢠Diet + Resistance Training
All three groups lost similar amounts of weight.
That's where the similarities ended.
Researchers used DEXA scans to determine what was actually being lost.
The Diet Only group lost fat, but they also lost significant muscle mass.
The Cardio group lost fat and preserved more muscle than the Diet Only group, but still experienced a net loss of lean tissue.
The Resistance Training group produced the best outcome:
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Lost the most fat
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Reduced waist size the most
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Preserved muscle
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Increased lean mass
Men gained an average of 0.8 kg of lean mass.
Women gained an average of 0.9 kg of lean mass.
This is what the researchers called High-Quality Weight Loss.
Not just a smaller number on the scale.
A better body composition.
A stronger body.
A more capable body.
This is one reason why our Movement pillar focuses heavily on resistance training.
The goal is not simply to weigh less.
The goal is to maintain the muscle that supports metabolism, performance, resilience, and long-term health while reducing excess body fat.
The next time the scale doesn't move as quickly as you'd like, remember:
The scale measures weight.
It does not measure progress.
đŹ Question for the group:
Have you ever had a period where the scale stayed the same, but your clothes fit better, your measurements improved, or your strength increased?
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đď¸ THE SCALE CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE
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