India, March 17 -- Let's be clear, skinny fat isn't a medical term. It's a colloquial term used to describe a body composition which 'appears' thin, but actually has a higher body fat percentage and lower muscle mass, enough for toning and definition to not be prevalent. In case you feel you happen to fit the bill, here's taking a look at common mistakes people contending with this, tend to make.

Living in a calorie deficit, which is burning more calories than you consume in a day, is a sturdy rule of thumb to follow if you're trying to lose weight. That being said, eating less food and going hard on the cardio will not get you lean in the long run. The equation is pretty simple. Undereating leads to muscle loss and less muscle equals hi...