Muscle, Fat, & Visual Appearances

The image above is 1 pound of Muscle compared to 1 pound of Fat. 1 pound of each obviously weigh the same, but there are two visual differences in relation to our bodies. First of all Muscle is more dense than Fat. So when you compare 1 pound of each the Muscle will take up less space (see image above). How this relates to the way your body looks is very important. If you lose 5 pounds of fat and put on 5 pounds of muscle you will weigh the same, but you will have lost inches. Therefore you will be smaller & you will fit into smaller clothes sizes. The image below compares 5 pounds of each. The second difference is the look of the two tissues is very different. Fat is lumpy & bumpy while muscle is smooth and dense. So, with more muscle you will have a fit & in shape appearance. You also won't be as I call it "doughy" to touch. For those of you who love your Cardio, don't forget about your Resistance Training.