TrainChange Fat Loss Author:Al Smith, Jr. What many people fail to realize is that fat loss is not the same thing as weight loss. Water makes up the majority of your body and as a result, your weight naturally fluctuates on a daily basis. The reality is that weight has very little to do with physical fitness. Sadly, however, society has conditioned us to associate how much we weigh with... more » the success of our fitness endeavors. That is to say, when we lose weight we feel good about ourselves but, when we gain it back we feel bad. The real measure of fitness success is in your ability to reduce excess body fat. Many books have been authored about how to lose weight, but few focus on the real obstacle-FAT LOSS! Ironically, how you deal with this obstacle is what ultimately determines long term fitness success. In order to lose fat and build lean muscle, you need to understand things like: * Which diets work best for your body type. * How to identify foods that increase fat storage. * Why exercise can decrease your natural fat burning ability. * What is the correct amount of calories you should be eating to increase lean muscle without getting fat. * How to follow a healthy fat loss plan while still being able to enjoy eating during the holidays, birthdays, weddings, etc.« less