Just your January reminder to keep being patient! If you’re trying to lose weight, consistency is key, even when you feel like progress is slow. While just a week of eating in a caloric deficit (i.e., eating fewer calories than you burn) can feel like an eternity, it usually requires more time than that to notice the effects of your hard work. Here’s something not everyone thinks about: 👉🏼The scale reflects all of you: fat, muscle, bones, organs and body fluids.. 👉🏼So when your scale weight drops, you could be losing any of these elements. Most people who want to lose weight are really after fat loss, not just general weight loss. The problem is initial weight loss on the scale isn’t usually fat loss, particularly if you’re reducing carbohydrates and high-sodium processed foods. Most of the time, it’s water weight loss. ✔️ Fat loss, on the other hand, takes longer to notice, since it happens at a slower rate. If you’re losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time, your scale weight might not change much at all, even if your body is getting physically smaller. 👏🏻 #weightlosstips #weightlossprogress #fatlosshelp #fatlosstips #howtolosefatwomen #howtolosebodyfat #bodyfatlosstips #dieting