Slamming down your scale in frustration every morning? Take a chill pill. We've all heard that old proverbial saying "apples and oranges" when it comes to comparing things that are fundamentally different, right? Well, muscle and fat can be thought of as apples and oranges of the human body. Sure, a pound of muscle has the exact same weight as a pound of fat – but that's kind of like saying a pound of bricks weighs the same as a pound of cotton balls. The true substance of the matter is density folks, density.

Muscle, our mate, is a compact little number, with all its muscle fibers snuggled up nice and close, while fat is just water retention's favorite hangout. Get this: one pound of muscle's density is about 1.06 kilograms (kg) per liter (L), while one pound of fat's density is a lagging 0.9196 kg/L. Read between the lines: muscle's basically the compact convertible, while fat's the gas-guzzling SUV taking up all the space.

Now, don't forget, this isn't a one-size-fits-all kinda deal. We all have unique muscle density levels, it’s not just about how much muscle size but how packed they are.

Pro tip: If you're gunning for better health, target more muscle than fat. High body fat percentage increases your chances at the VIP pass to the Grim Reaper, no matter your body mass index (BMI). So, chuck out that scale and given up on BMI because it's not the healthy measure you think it is.

Watch out! If your body's a fat camp, you might be risking:

• Get all muscular, however, and you're looking at the following perks:

Body composition is the real black gold in your body - it's about how your muscle, fat, bone and other tissues are spread out. And yes, you can turn your body from FAT-BOY to FIT-BOY through some optimizations in your life (we call it "body recomposition"). Hints? Regular exercise and a healthy, balanced diet. For detailed tips, keep scrolling down.

So next time someone mocks your weight, tell them - "I am denser, not fatter." Drop the mic, you just won.