The human body naturally burns more calories each day to maintain a pound of muscle than it does to maintain a pound of fat. (fitnessandpower.com)
You don't have to spend your life in the gym, but at least get out and go for a walk, or do something to start burning more calories every day. (fitwatch.com)
Since muscle tissue is several dozen times metabolically more active than fat, increasing your strength with strength training twice weekly will also burn more calories all day long. (lasting-weight-loss.com)