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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Sunday, February 10, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Fab Ab February!
In case you didn't see my Fab Ab February Challenge on Instagram, couldn't read it, or are completely new to it, here it is! It is not too late to start now! Start where you feel comfortable and do the rest.
Here are the rules:
1. This does NOT replace your normal exercise routine! This is meant to add an extra challenge to what you already do.
2. If you want to increase your chance of seeing results, you should eat a clean diet! Make conscious decisions about what you feed your body.
3. Use correct form! If you need to break up the exercises in order to do this, please do! You do not want to train with incorrect form for a number of reasons, including but not limited to injury and improper development. Using correct form on each and every rep and exercise will help yield optimal results!
3. Use correct form! If you need to break up the exercises in order to do this, please do! You do not want to train with incorrect form for a number of reasons, including but not limited to injury and improper development. Using correct form on each and every rep and exercise will help yield optimal results!
At the end of the challenge, submit your results and story to me for a feature! More details on that:
1. To submit on Instagram: tag me at @fitspobod AND hashtag #FAFebruary to make sure I see it.
2. To submit via e-mail: e-mail me at fitspobod@gmail.com with your story!
Get fabulous abs this February!
First Post!
Hey! Hello! Hi!
I finally set up my own blog! *round of applause* This whole process has really enlightened me as to how tech-illiterate I am. Bear with me!
If you follow me on Instagram at @fitspobod, you may notice that this blog has a different name. You are very perceptive! That is because this blog is going to be slightly different. There is a new aspect of my blog that I hope will inspire myself and others. Let me give you a quick tour! :)
Fresh:
The Fresh section will be anything and everything about food! Recipes, tips, shopping lists, meal plans, nutrition information, etc! You name it, it will be under this tab.
Fit:
The Fit section will be dedicated to everything fitness related. Here you will be able to find my favorite workouts that were either created by me or my favorite fitness accounts. I will also be posting monthly, weekly, and daily fitness challenges that will add that extra *oomph* to your workout routine that you've been looking for. I will also be posting my progress under this section as well as progress from my subscribers!
Fancy:
Introducing the newest addition to my blog! The Fancy section will be the home of everything fashion related, from styles that I love to developing my own personal style. Instagram helped me completely transform my lifestyle from processed and artificial to fresh and nutritious. The Fancy section was created to do the same thing for my style. I have always loved clothes. Seriously, some would say it is a problem. I love to shop and my closet is pretty extensive, but my biggest problem is that I have no idea how to wear the things I own. You all can choose to watch this process and provide feedback, if you wish!
As I learn more about blogging, html, and techno-savvy jargon, you should prepare to watch this blog transform before your eyes. This is a blog that can't quite decide what it wants to wear each day. ;) I promise I will settle on a final design....one day. In the meantime, take a look around!
I finally set up my own blog! *round of applause* This whole process has really enlightened me as to how tech-illiterate I am. Bear with me!
If you follow me on Instagram at @fitspobod, you may notice that this blog has a different name. You are very perceptive! That is because this blog is going to be slightly different. There is a new aspect of my blog that I hope will inspire myself and others. Let me give you a quick tour! :)
Fresh:
The Fresh section will be anything and everything about food! Recipes, tips, shopping lists, meal plans, nutrition information, etc! You name it, it will be under this tab.
Fit:
The Fit section will be dedicated to everything fitness related. Here you will be able to find my favorite workouts that were either created by me or my favorite fitness accounts. I will also be posting monthly, weekly, and daily fitness challenges that will add that extra *oomph* to your workout routine that you've been looking for. I will also be posting my progress under this section as well as progress from my subscribers!
Fancy:
Introducing the newest addition to my blog! The Fancy section will be the home of everything fashion related, from styles that I love to developing my own personal style. Instagram helped me completely transform my lifestyle from processed and artificial to fresh and nutritious. The Fancy section was created to do the same thing for my style. I have always loved clothes. Seriously, some would say it is a problem. I love to shop and my closet is pretty extensive, but my biggest problem is that I have no idea how to wear the things I own. You all can choose to watch this process and provide feedback, if you wish!
As I learn more about blogging, html, and techno-savvy jargon, you should prepare to watch this blog transform before your eyes. This is a blog that can't quite decide what it wants to wear each day. ;) I promise I will settle on a final design....one day. In the meantime, take a look around!
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