Well, a little bit of both. This might be one of the most common misconceptions that I see in the world of fitness junkies. It is definitely in the top 3. There are two sides to this story.
Fiction:
Muscle does not "weigh" more than fat. In reality, 1 pound of muscle weighs exactly the same as 1 pound of fat.
Fact:
Muscle occupies less space than fat. Meaning, that 1 pound of muscle will look a lot leaner on your thighs than 1 pound of fat will. It would take more muscle to occupy the same amount of space that fat would, often leading to the misconception that it weighs more. However, that is not the case! This is also why two women, who are of similar stature and who both weight 120 pounds, could look a lot different than each other. One woman may not have as much muscle as the other, but instead has a higher percentage of body fat that makes up those 120 pounds. This would inevitably lead to vastly different appearances between the two women.
This should also serve as a healthy reminder to not worry about the number on the scale. Focus on the quality of your weight, not the quantity!
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