Debunking Fitness Myths: Understanding Fat Loss vs Muscle Gain 1️⃣ ‘Toning’ is a Myth: Let’s bust a common fitness myth. There’s no such thing as ‘toning’ muscles or fat. You either build muscle or reduce fat. They are distinct processes. 2️⃣ Losing Fat: To reduce body fat, you need a caloric deficit. This means consuming fewer calories than you burn. It’s important to know that while fat cells can decrease in size, they don’t disappear entirely. This is why regaining weight can happen easily. 3