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		jlees on Nov 8, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Phys Ed: Why Doesn’t Exercise Lead to Weight Loss? I guess this was mostly low-intensity aerobic exercise so not so relevant, but the factor of muscle gain isn't to be overlooked either. If I trade 1kg fat for 1kg muscle, my scales are disappointing, but I'm ultimately healthier.

tjpick on Nov 8, 2009 [–]

but since muscle is more dense than fat you'll be thinner too.

By weight-loss people generally seem to mean size-loss anyway.

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