If I am weight training, doing a ton of resistance work, etc.. I will be getting nicely toned muscles *under* a layer (or 12 layers) of fat... So as fat loss happens, then those muscles will be visible?

I've met people who have lost a bunch of weight then say "Now, I need to tone it up". If you are doing a lot of weight training and working on toning the muscle groups while you lose weight, you will lose the weight and look toned?

You'll be able to see muscular definition before you lose all the fat. I still have quite a bit of fat to lose and the muscles in my arms and legs "pop" quite a bit. I love to flex my triceps or shoulders and make my husband admire them with me My calves are awesome and sculpted too, and my butt "perks" visibly when I tighten up my gluteal muscles.

Losing more fat, in essence, just increases the definition of the muscles. But yes, you have to have some muscles to be seen.

If you don't actively work at building muscle while you lose fat, you'll lose muscle along with the fat, and you won't be happy with your body composition. By building muscle now, yes you'll see them when you get less fat, and as WarMaiden says, some of them you'll see before you've lost all you want. Plus, muscle is more metabolically active than fat, so it burns a few more calories. Every little bit helps. Keep up the good work.

What they said!

And let me just add that it is an amazingly beautiful process to see the gradual transformation as the bodyfat melts and the definition of full rounded muscle becomes more visible.

As Pat stated the muscle is metabolically active which will make maintenance after weightloss much easier. In short, you'll be able to eat a little more in order to feed the muscle.

Totally what they said.

I have very much enjoyed seeing the muscle emerge as I've been strength training. I find it makes me feel stronger and more attractive and confident.