I've been swimming 1.5 km daily for some months now. Everyone tells me how much I've lost weight, how much my face is thinner, all my pants are looser; I need to buy new pants 'coz all of mine are falling to my knees. But as for my weight on the scale, I just don't seem to be losing any weight. I thought it was my scale, but I've tried different ones, and I'm just not losing weight. Somehow I've been getting slimmer, but the weight is still there WHY???
2006-08-29 03:37:54 · 30 answers · asked by Document Guy 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You are losing fat and gaining muscle. Muscle is heavier, that is why the scale has not changed. Continue your cardio workout. FORGET about the scale and measure yourself according to the clothes you are wearing (or buying).
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2006-08-29 03:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there!
You are likely replacing body fat with muscle, which is a good thing. Muscle does weigh more that fat. My guess is that you didn't have that much fat to lose and you really weren't that fit just prior to trying to lose weight. When this occurs, you can see this phenomenon. Keep your dieting up and your weight should come down a little when your strength gains start to slow.
Take heart, it sounds like things are working for you.
I believe this answers your question, but if not, you may email me.
Good luck on your diet and fitness goals!
Trainer Gregg
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"You can achieve anything you set your mind on."
2006-08-29 03:46:49 · answer #2 · answered by Trainer Gregg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister and I are the same height and dress-size, but she weighs a stone (14lb) more than me, but she does the gym 3 times a week and runs marathons! Whereas I just have an active job.
So, you've got your answer, as muscle is indeed heavier than fat!I just wanted to say well done!! I think it's amazing what you've done!
2006-08-29 04:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by Alfa Female 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are experiencing the loss of big, blubbery FAT and the addition of dense, rock-hard MUSCLE. Adding muscle is keeping your weight up. Don't worry about what the scale says, this is a good thing.
2006-08-29 03:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weight is there in the form of muscle. You've built muscle by swimming, and burned off all the fat. Muscle ways a ton compared to fat. It doesn't matter how much you weigh, as long as the fat is gone!
Good job!
2006-08-29 04:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by Ana 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you ought to basically workout to lose the load. devour wholesome, devour sparsely. Baked not Fried meals. sparkling culmination and many greens. Lean Protein Egg Whites. a lot of Water. If a threat, connect a health club. workout a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes an afternoon. cardio each day. Weight Lifting another day.
2016-10-15 22:01:55 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes we lose weight in odd places such as our face! You may only be losing the fluids in your body or some body fat. keep on going, if your pants are looser you must have lost some weight in your waist. If your trying to lose weight it seems like your on your way. good luck...
2006-08-29 03:44:33 · answer #7 · answered by ctryhnny04 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason is you are gaining muscle which will increase your weight and you are losing all of the blubber that you used to have on your face and on your waist. Keep up the good work!
2006-08-29 04:35:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your muscles are toning that's all, after a while your weight will drop.
2006-08-29 03:47:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't look at your scale as the be all and end all, but get a measuring tape to check your progress, and that will show more tangible results.
Good luck and stick at it.
2006-08-29 04:39:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋