Another fact that’s often overlooked is the difference between weight loss and fat loss. When someone tries to slim down, the goal is not usually to lose weight—it’s specifically to lose fat. It turns out that exercise helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss. Although slow progress on the scale may be frustrating, changes in the mirror and in health as a result of exercise can be better than what the scale suggests.108
for me looking in the mirror isnt a good indicator of my weight because i vary in my attitude depending on clothing, how nice my hair looks, and how full i feel.
