Get the Body You Want!

Every pound of muscle burns 50 extra calories—even at rest.

Let me say that again: Muscle is active, metabolic tissue. It works for you 24/7. Increasing your muscle mass can mean the difference between burning 1,500 calories per day and 1,800—enough to burn off a full meal without lifting a finger. 

Debunking the Bulk Myth

There’s a lingering myth that muscle makes you bulky. In truth, muscle tissue is smaller, tighter, and denser than fat. Fat takes up more space. That’s why two people can weigh the same, but look completely different.

For example, a woman with 30% body fat will appear larger than someone of the same weight with 20% body fat. The leaner woman could be two sizes smaller—without losing a single pound on the scale.

Why Dieting Alone Fails

You may think dieting is the fastest way to lose weight, but the reality is:
Dieting without strength training is a metabolic disaster. When you lose weight through dieting alone, you lose both fat and muscle. That drop in muscle mass lowers your resting metabolic rate (RMR), sometimes permanently. So when you return to your usual eating habits, you regain the fat—but not the muscle. Over time, this pattern makes it harder to keep weight off.

The Smarter Strategy

If you want long-term results, build muscle first. It increases your RMR, improves your shape, and helps you manage your weight without constant restriction. Getting the body you want isn’t about doing less. It’s about doing what works.