02/23/2026
Is your weight loss "High-Quality"? 🧬⚖️
Most of us have heard of the "Quarter Rule"—the idea that for every 4 lbs you lose, 1 lb is actually muscle. But a brand-new 2026 study from Tel Aviv University just turned that theory on its head!
Researchers tracked 304 adults on a weight-loss plan and found something incredible:
Diet + Cardio/No Exercise: These groups lost weight, but they also lost significant muscle mass.
Diet + Resistance Training: This was the ONLY group that achieved "Body Recomposition"—they actually gained nearly 1kg of muscle while losing fat!
The takeaway? If you want to protect your metabolism and get the best results, lifting weights is a game-changer.
Let's discuss:
Would you be okay with the scale not moving as fast if you knew you were losing inches off your waist and building muscle instead? 📏💪
Tell me your thoughts below! 👇