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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2026 · 16 MIN

How to Tell If You're Losing Fat and Not Muscle - Day 55

from Lose Weight + Build Muscle After 35: The Body Recomposition Podcast · host RAC Fitness - Robyn Creary

How do you know if you're actually losing fat, not just losing weight? In this episode, Robyn explains why the scale alone can be misleading and how to measure real body recomposition. You'll learn why body weight naturally fluctuates due to water, glycogen, sodium, digestion, hormones, and your menstrual cycle, why strength training and adequate protein are essential for preserving muscle while losing fat, and why the most successful women track progress using three tools: the scale, tape measurements, and progress photos. If your goal is to look leaner, stronger, and more toned (not just lighter) this episode teaches you exactly how to measure what actually matters. Today's RECOMP TargetsStart tracking your weight consistently and focus on weekly trends, not daily fluctuations.Take waist, hip, and thigh measurements every two weeks using the same landmarks.Take front, side, and back progress photos every two weeks under the same conditions to objectively track body recomposition.💪 Ready to build muscle while losing fat? Join the RAC Recomp Collective for progressive monthly strength-training programs inside the RAC app.📊 Looking for calories and macros that are actually designed for your body, metabolism, and goals? Reach out for a Custom Macro Formulation and take the guesswork out of nutrition. [email protected]📲 Follow @RACFitness_ on Instagram for daily evidence-based fitness and nutrition tips for women over 35.⭐ If you're enjoying the series, leaving a quick 5-star rating and review helps more women find us

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