Stop Losing Weight. Start Losing Fat (Real Explanation)

When I sat down with Priscilla Loomis at the Women’s Health Expo inside the Vineland Convention Center, one of the biggest topics we discussed was something most people completely misunderstand about fitness:

Weight loss and fat loss are not the same thing.

And according to both of us, that misunderstanding is one of the main reasons so many people struggle to see real long term results.

Most people become obsessed with the number on the scale.

But the real question is:

What are you actually losing?

Because body weight is made up of:

• Muscle

• Water

• Body fat

During the interview, we discussed how many people lose muscle during extreme dieting, excessive cardio, and quick fix fitness programs. The scale may go down temporarily, but metabolism slows down with it.

That is why someone can lose weight and still feel:

• Tired

• Weak

• Frustrated

• Unhappy with how they look

Who Is Priscilla Loomis?

Priscilla Loomis is not just another fitness influencer online.

She is an Olympic level high jumper who represented Antigua and Barbuda at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. She is also a multi time international medalist and one of the most accomplished track and field athletes connected to South Jersey.

Throughout her athletic career, Priscilla Loomis has earned:

• Silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games

• Silver medal at the 2019 Pan American Games

• National records in the high jump

• International recognition in track and field competition

As an Olympic athlete, her career has been built around:

• Discipline

• Structure

• Recovery

• Performance

• Body composition

• Mental toughness

That is exactly why the conversation at the Women’s Health Expo connected so deeply with attendees.

This was not a conversation based on internet trends.

It was a real discussion about how the body actually works.

The Scale Does Not Tell the Full Story

One of the biggest topics discussed during the interview was how many people have become obsessed with losing weight instead of understanding body composition.

AtSupreme Body Training, the focus is not simply about making the number on the scale drop.

The focus is on:

• Reducing unhealthy body fat

• Preserving lean muscle

• Building strength

• Improving energy

• Creating structure and consistency

Through personal training, fitness classes, accountability coaching, and nutritional guidance, we discussed how real transformation comes from improving how the body functions not just what the scale says.

Priscilla Loomis added perspective from the Olympic level, explaining that elite athletes do not train just to lose weight.

They train to:

• Perform better

• Stay strong

• Preserve muscle

• Improve recovery

• Optimize body composition

That same philosophy applies to everyday people trying to improve their health.

Why BMI Can Be Misleading

Many doctors still rely heavily on BMI, also known as Body Mass Index.

BMI uses:

• Height

• Weight

• Age

to estimate where your body “should” be.

The problem?

BMI does not tell you:

• How much muscle you have

• How much body fat you carry

• How healthy your body composition actually is

That is why many fitness professionals focus more on body fat percentage instead of simply looking at body weight alone.

Someone can technically fall into a “healthy” BMI category while still carrying unhealthy levels of body fat.

That is why understanding body composition matters so much.

Why Body Fat Percentage Matters

Knowing your body fat percentage gives you a much clearer picture of your actual health.

For example:

If someone weighs 180 pounds and has 25% body fat, they can calculate approximately how much fat mass they are carrying.

This changes the conversation completely.

Instead of saying:

“I need to lose 50 pounds.”

You can say:

“I need to reduce unhealthy body fat while preserving muscle.”

That is a much smarter and healthier goal.

It shifts the focus away from starving the body and toward improving:

• Metabolism

• Muscle preservation

• Energy

• Performance

• Long term health

A Strong Advocate for Women’s Health

Another major part of the discussion at the Vineland Convention Center focused on women’s health and the pressure many women face from unrealistic fitness expectations online.

As a strong advocate for women pushing themselves mentally and physically, Priscilla Loomis discussed the importance of confidence, discipline, education, and long term wellness instead of chasing quick fixes.

During the Women’s Health Expo, we also discussed how social media has created confusion around:

• Fat loss

• Weight loss

• Nutrition

• Exercise

• Body image

Instead of relying on temporary motivation, the focus should be on building sustainable habits that improve:

• Health

• Energy

• Confidence

• Longevity

• Overall quality of life

  

Why Muscle Matters

During the interview, we discussed how muscle plays a major role in:

• Metabolism

• Strength

• Daily movement

• Longevity

• Physical appearance

This is why many people feel “skinny fat.”

The scale drops.

But the body still does not look or feel healthy.

Why?

Because they lost muscle instead of focusing on true fat loss.

That is also why many people regain weight quickly after crash diets and excessive cardio routines.

The body slows down.

Energy crashes.

Metabolism decreases.

And the cycle starts all over again.

A Personal Health Journey That Sparked a Mission

Part of what made the conversation so impactful was discussing the personal health struggles that led to studying fitness, nutrition, metabolism, and body composition on a much deeper level.

At one point, the battle included:

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Diabetes

• High triglycerides

Through structured exercise, lifestyle changes, and education, it became possible to completely transform overall health naturally.

Today, the mission behind Supreme Body Training continues to focus on helping people understand the difference between simply losing weight and truly transforming their overall health.

Final Thoughts

Stop obsessing over weight loss.

Start focusing on fat loss, muscle preservation, and long term health.

Because real transformation is not about becoming smaller.

It is about becoming healthier, stronger, more confident, and more capable.

The scale only tells part of the story.

Your body composition, habits, energy, and consistency tell the rest.

Ready to Take the First Step?

If you are tired of crash diets, random workouts, and constantly starting over, maybe it is time for a different approach.

AtSupreme Body Training, we help people build structure through:

• Personal training

• Fitness classes

• Accountability coaching

• Nutritional guidance

• Body composition tracking

Start with a No Sweat Intro.

No pressure.
No intense workout.
No obligation.

Just a simple conversation about:

• Your goals

• Your struggles

• Your current fitness level

• And the best plan moving forward for your body and lifestyle

Click below to schedule your No Sweat Intro and take the first step toward real long term transformation.