The Scale Lied (Here’s Why)

I went from 256 to 233 pounds — but the scale didn’t tell the full story. Body fat dropped. Muscle went up. And I almost messed this up early. In this video, I break down exactly what worked, what didn’t, and how I approached diet, training, and mindset so I could lose fat without wrecking my strength. This isn’t a crash diet. No extreme cardio. No pretending lettuce is exciting. Just a realistic look at what happens when you stay consistent, avoid panic decisions, and actually fuel your training while cutting. In this video: • How I adjusted calories without killing workouts • The mistake I made early that slowed progress • Why my training stayed mostly the same • What the scale got wrong about my progress • What I’m changing next If you lift, train at home, or you’re trying to cut without losing muscle — this one’s for you. 👉 Watch where this started:    • The Real Reason I Started Colonial Barbell...   👉 Subscribe for the next phase: I’m documenting what happens as this continues — including what usually goes wrong. #LoseFatNotMuscle #WeightLoss #strengthtraining