Here are the potential reasons you’re lifting weights but not losing weight—and what to do about it, according to trainers and dietitians. Meet the experts: Amy Lee, MD, is a physician...
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Here are the potential reasons you’re lifting weights but not losing weight—and what to do about it, according to trainers and dietitians. Meet the experts: Amy Lee, MD, is a physician...
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Most people gain and lose several pounds each day. For example, you may weigh less after a workout because of dehydration but more after a meal because of the undigested food in your stomach. Most people are lightest on waking and heaviest at the end of the day. However, none of these transitory changes means you’ve gained or lost muscle or fat.
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Losing weight and gaining muscle go hand-in-hand, but many aspects seem to contradict one another. For example, to lose weight, you have to eat fewer calories. However, gaining muscle requires increasing your protein intake. It’s important to understand that each goal requires different approaches.
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Regardless of why you want to increase your weight, it’s generally best to gain muscle without accumulating too much extra body fat. This invariably requires a careful combination of diet and strength training. Related: Gain Weight, Not Belly Fat: The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Bulking.
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Healthy weight loss can boost your energy and reduce joint stress. Building muscle increases metabolism, and can help lead to lower risks of dying from heart disease and cancer. It’s possible for certain people to lose fat and gain muscle simultaneously, but it requires precise management of diet and exercise.
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Do you want to lose weight, gain muscle, or boost overall health? Your main goal shapes your diet, workout, and lifestyle changes. For muscle gain, focus on strength exercises and eating more protein. Knowing your current body composition is the first step. Use tools like body fat scales and measuring tapes for insights.
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As a beginner, you’re likely to gain muscle and lose fat simultaneously simply by changing your activity levels and getting into structured exercise. Initially, this is enough to change your life. Dieting and exercise should be directed towards making the habit stick.
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Gaining muscle improves your strength, stamina, and overall functional fitness, making everyday tasks easier. Losing fat, on the other hand, can significantly reduce your risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
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Here are possible reasons you may gain weight before losing it and what you can do about it. During regular exercise, the body preserves more glycogen, or the stored form of glucose that...
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To help you better understand what might be happening to your body, we asked fitness experts how to tell whether you're gaining muscle or fat. Read on to learn the difference between fat weight...
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