Hi, I weigh about 130 lbs and I am 5'1. The problem here is I have been working really hard in the gym and doing really crazy fitness classes, and I am feeling like i have lost so much...ppl are telling me I look smaller and look like my body is shrinking, yet i HAVN'T lost a DAMN LB on the scale whats up? My body is getting stronger, my arms are gettin gmore tones, and my legs and thighs are getting toned as well. My stomach looks flatter but why do I weigh the same? Can someone tell me whats up? THANKS is it possible my muscle is replacing my fat thats why I am not loosing weight. Please only serious advice.
2006-10-19 03:13:44 · 8 answers · asked by Confused4life 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
YES, you're exactly right !!!
MUSCLE WEIGHS MORE THAN FAT BECAUSE IT HAS A DENSER MASS.
Therefore you may gain mass & you'll have the added benefit of looking better in (OR OUT OF) clothes & your clothes will even fit better.
I gave you a thumbs-up for a great question & GETTING FIT !!!
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2006-10-19 03:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI, I know what you mean. I'm 17 as well and I've been trying to lose weight for the longest. I tried going to the gym but I gave up like the next week. I heard of this diet suppliment called HCG Platinum drops it's like a liquid you take everyday and you can lose 1-2 pounds a day. My friend is 18 and she is way bigger than me and she lost 15 pounds in a week, it's like $75 dollars a bottle oh and they have a website too. Hope this helps
2016-05-22 01:52:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should never judge yourself by the scale, only by how your clothes fit. If your clothes are getting loser but your are weighing the same that means you are losing body fat and gaining muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat. And something to keep in mind is that muscle does not take the place of fat. What is really happening is that your fat cells are getting smaller and your muscle fibers are getting bigger. Muscle is also leaner and more dense than fat which is why you could weigh more with muscle but look smaller.
2006-10-19 03:17:52 · answer #3 · answered by Sheila V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you work out, you gain muscle....you may actually gain some lbs because muscle weighs more than fat, but it also burns fat...so you lose inches.....don't worry if the scale doesn't move though....as long as people are seeing the change...that means that what you're doing is working...and you probably feel better physically and mentally....so let go of the scale!!!!
2006-10-19 03:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by Donna G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
muscle weighs more than fat. so yes you have replaced it. but that is a healthier weight and a stronger weight. if you are that concerned about numbers then stay with strictly jogging, running...high cardio. do not do muscle toning or weight lifting. the cardio will tone you of course but will slim you better.
2006-10-19 03:18:02 · answer #5 · answered by ak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be depends on your work out to lose pounds and build muscle at the same time you have to watch your diet and what you eat
2006-10-19 03:24:04 · answer #6 · answered by Jamie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure is, keep up the good work.
2006-10-19 03:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by Rick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes exactly. Keep it up.
2006-10-19 03:23:08 · answer #8 · answered by ginarene71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋