Hormones and Strength
Breastfeeding can influence hormone levels, making it slightly more challenging to build muscle and burn fat. However, feeling stronger and having more energy are key indicators of progress. Body fat percentage tests can be misleading; focusing on performance and how you feel is a more reliable measure of fitness success.In this clip
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Mind Pump Podcast
1614: Bioelectrical Impedance Body Fat Measurements, Training Post-Pregnancy & More (Live Coaching)
Related Questions
Is it a good sign that my body fat has visibly changed and I can see more muscular development, but the number on the scale hasn’t really changed at all, even though I was eating around maintenance and slightly in a surplus during the last phase of the MAPS Aesthetic program? This question is related to the episode 1614: Bioelectrical Impedance Body Fat Measurements, Training Post-Pregnancy & More (Live Coaching) and the clip Scale vs. Strength.
Why am I getting stronger but not seeing significant body changes?
Explain why I got stronger over the past year while my body weight remains stable but my body fat percentage changes