More muscle means more calories burned and more weight lost over time. (novaholisticjournal.com)
Also, losing 1 lb of fat a week may result to more weight lost due to water loss and reduction in inflammation. (pathtofatloss.com)
These studies had small sample sizes (which increases the risk of spurious or false - positive results) and the best result was about 3 pounds more weight lost over a 12 - week period. (legionathletics.com)