#23: The Difference Between Fat and Muscle
The human body is a fascinating specimen. Someone spotted this comparison at a museum and decided to take a photo. It’s a visual comparison that shows the difference between body fat and muscle. As we can see, five pounds of fat is much larger than five pounds of muscle. Even though they weigh the same, they look quite different.
Muscle is much more dense than fat, which is why it takes up much less space. For example, five pounds of marshmallows will take up much more room than five pounds of gold. Muscle is hard and dense, while fat is the opposite. While this comparison is interesting, it’s important to remember that we all need a healthy balance of fat and muscle in our bodies.