How can I tell whether I’m losing fat or muscle?

The scale alone cannot tell you. Weight changes can reflect fat, muscle, and water, so pounds lost are only part of the picture.

Changes in strength, how clothes fit, and your weight trend can provide useful context, but none measures muscle loss by itself. Body-composition measurements are estimates too.

At your MedFIT follow-up, mention changes in strength or everyday activities alongside your weight. The goal is useful progress, not simply a lower number.

Next: Bring your weight trend and any noticeable changes in strength to your next visit.