The word "muscle" is never used. The acronym "BMI" is also avoided. I <i>still</i> can't wrap my head around all these anti-exercise fluff pieces I've read over the past few years.<p>Someone can be the <i>same exact weight</i> that they were <i>months</i> ago - with the only difference between a completely different look: they are now carrying about 30lbs of muscle instead of 30lbs of fat. They'll look <i>very</i> different even if they <i>lost no weight</i>.<p>I don't know of anyone's goal of "weight loss" that does not include "being healthier" or "having a more fit-looking/aesthetic body" unless they have what are referred to as disorders: bolemia, anorexia, etc. If your goal is pure weight loss, including loss of muscle, consult a physician and go on an extreme caloric deficit diet. Keep that up and you will be <i>shedding</i> weight. You'll also feel like shit and be less healthy - but hey!! you'll lose 10lbs more than that chum who's exercising!