> Some will argue that you're better off converting fat into muscle via a strength program than losing weight, at least to start. That's an individual choice, t

> Some will argue that you're better off converting fat into muscle via a strength program than losing weight, at least to start. That's an individual choice, though. That's not an individual choice; it's a good indicator that the person you're talking to doesn't know what they're talking about. There is no such thing as "converting" fat into muscle. They're different cell tissues, and if the person dispensing the advice doesn't pay respect to that fact, it's unlikely their advice is worth following. Think about it from a technology perspective. Having a more subtle understanding of a technology allows you to develop better problem solving strategies. If the depth of one's troubleshooting strategy is limited to "turn it off, then back on again", they might be able to reach a solution most of the time, but they can't help you past the point that their single-vector solution fails. The same applies to fitness. A better understanding of the human body yields more nuanced advice, and more effective results.