The Weight Loss Lie: Why the Scale is Tricking You 📉⚖️

No.289 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips 💬 Join our Discord Community (Public): https://geni.us/Discord-YOUKNOWBAGS 💎 Get Exclusive Patreon-Only Channels: https://www.patreon.com/c/youknowthebo My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ If you've been obsessing over your bathroom scale, you might be looking at your fitness journey all wrong. Recently, I’ve had an "epiphany" about weight maintenance and fat loss. As someone who recently started taking creatine over 40, I noticed my weight fluctuating between 64kg and 66kg despite being in a calorie deficit. At first, I was frustrated—but then I realized I was falling for a huge misconception. I wasn't just "gaining weight"; I was trading "bad weight" (fat) for "good weight" (muscle density and water-retention in the muscles). In this video, I talk about the importance of body composition over simple weight loss. We dive into the recent "Ozempic face" trend and why losing weight through a massive calorie deficit alone can lead to muscle wasting. As we get older, maintaining functional muscle isn't about "bulking up"—it's about being able to pick up a carton of water or perform daily tasks without injury. I explain how I use the Amazfit Helio Strap and the Zepp App to track my trends and ensure my Muay Thai, jump rope, and kettlebell sessions are actually moving the needle. The takeaway? If you want to lose weight, don't just do cardio and eat less. You need to incorporate weight training to protect your metabolism and your health for the long run. By lowering the "barrier of entry" and starting with just five push-ups a day, you can become the type of person who works out as second nature. Let’s stop chasing a lower number and start chasing a stronger, more functional body. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - The Weight Loss Epiphany 01:21 - Taking Creatine at 45 02:51 - Muscle Density vs. Fat 04:23 - The Dangers of Muscle Wasting 06:52 - Scale Frustration (My Experience) 08:16 - Body Composition Trends 09:36 - Why Functional Strength Matters 10:24 - Building a Habit: 5 Push-ups 11:21 - Outro & Recommended Watching ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬