Muscle Adds Weight, But It’ll Help In The Long Run
If you’ve started exercising after a while of being sedentary, you might not notice any weight change for a while. This is due to developing muscle. But don’t worry; you’ll want more muscle to lose fat quickly. “Every pound of muscle burns 7-10 calories per day, just so it can maintain itself,” says Registered Dietitian Scott Keatley.
The more muscle you build, the longer your workouts will become, and the more calories you’ll burn. Beware of rapid weight loss within the first couple of weeks; this may signal that you’re losing muscle instead of fat because of inadequate nutrition.
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