Fat vs. Muscle: How Do I Know If I'm Gaining Muscle or Fat?
If You're Gaining Weight, Experts Explain How to Tell If It's Muscle or Fat
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Everyone has different goals, so make sure to speak with your doctor (and/or professionals such as registered dieticians and certified personal trainers) for a personalised plan. Berkow concluded, "Gaining muscle is hard and takes work. You have to lift heavy, eat a lot of protein, and find the balance of lifting enough while allowing for adequate recovery. Gaining fat is easy. Our bodies evolved to store excess calories as energy easily for times when food was scarce." Staying toned and losing fat is possible, but you can't bulk up and lose a significant amount of fat at the same time. "It's often best to focus on building muscle or losing fat," she said. Ahead, check out some places to start: