difference between fat loss and water loss?

[christof1]

how do you know if your losing fat for water weight? ive lost ten pounds in 2 weeks so far and i see weight loss in my face, stomach, legs, chest, but im not sure if it was water or fat? how do i know...

[obesebeast]

the same skilled professional performing a jackson/pollock calipered BF test

[hodag1]

how do you know if your losing fat for water weight? ive lost ten pounds in 2 weeks so far and i see weight loss in my face, stomach, legs, chest, but im not sure if it was water or fat? how do i know...

There are a bunch of ways to track body fat %:

- Caliper readings and formulas
- Bioimpedance scales
- Tape measurements and formulas

Each gives a different answer, and even a different answer on the same day. Best solution is to pick two methods, record the starting values and track the changes over time. Ignore the absolute readings and look only at the trend. If multiple measures show declines, then you know the fat is coming off.

[Alexanabolic]

how do you know if your losing fat for water weight? ive lost ten pounds in 2 weeks so far and i see weight loss in my face, stomach, legs, chest, but im not sure if it was water or fat? how do i know...

It's not that important to know that since you will loose water and fat at the same time, no choice. Your body is made by 65% of water, you will always end up losing more water than fat anyway.

What is really important is to not loose muscle while loosing weight, but this will not happen to beginner if they lift weight, even only 2-3 time a week.