Amelia MacIntyre

3 days ago | health.com | Lindsay Curtis |Amelia MacIntyre

Olha Danylenko / Getty Images Weight loss and fat loss are often confused as the same thing. Weight loss involves lowering overall body weight from any source, including water, muscle, and fat. Fat loss involves lowering body fat (adipose tissue) while maintaining or increasing lean muscle mass. Losing fat improves metabolism and heart health, as well as lowering the risk of chronic (long-term) conditions.