i weight train lightly and do intense cardio 4-5 x a week for an hour at a time. i eat up to 1400 cals a day all healthy stuff and proteins, ive been doing this for a little over a month now and im slowly losing inches, no scale weight.. whats up with that?
2007-02-23 02:49:32 · 13 answers · asked by divinemadness 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You are gaining muscle and that weighs more than fat does. Just stick with it and you will lose in the scale too!
Good Luck & Keep Up the Great Work!
2007-02-23 02:52:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have experienced the same thing. I have been on 1300 to 1500 cal a day since last Oct 30th. I have only lost 4 lbs. I have gone from a size 30 to a size 24/26. Unfortunately muscle weighs more than fat so toning can actually add lbs. At least that is what I was told at Bally's. Just keep on doing what you are doing. The weight will come off eventually. Be careful with the healthy stuff. Some vegetables and nearly all fruit are very high in carbs and carbs add weight more than fat does.
2007-02-23 03:03:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muscle will weigh more than fat. Ask any trainer at a local gym. I work out all the time and I didn't lose weight for the first three months. However, you could see the changes in my body, even though the scale didn't move. Now, by continually eating healthy proportionate meals and working out, I have lost weight and you really can tell the difference from my before and after pictures. What type of diet are you doing? You should be eating at least three meals per day and they should be a healthy balance of the four food groups. How much water are you drinking? You need 8-10 8oz glasses per day. What type of work out are you doing? Trying to isolate one part of your body (for example, just working your abs), doesn't work. If you're not already doing so, try to find a good cardio program (at least 30 minutes per day; you have to get your heart pumping) and a light weight training program to strengthen your body all over. Good luck! :)
2016-05-24 02:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember muscle weighs more than fat, so you are losing fat since your losing inches, but your also gaining muscle which will cause you to remain the same weight if not make you gain weight. Don't be so worried about your weight, wow adults should eat at least 2000 cals a day.
2007-02-23 02:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you lose 1 - 2 lbs a month, you are doing well. Take it off gradually and it will stay off. You are doing the right thing by making a LIFESTYLE change rather than a temporary change in diet. If you are a regular weight to begin with, your body will seek balance. For 5'4", a weight of 115 - 135 is OK, depending on your body type. Also, it is normal for a woman to gain and lose up to 5 lbs per month due to the menstrual cycle.
2007-02-24 05:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're building muscle and losing fat. Muscle weighs more than fat, so you aren't actually losing any weight, despite getting more slender.
What you are getting is the ideal result, and shows that your training is working out well. You'll be both strong and sleek if you keep it up! If you want the reassurance of dropping numbers, why not get a body fat % calculator (you can buy these in scale form)?
2007-02-23 02:59:18 · answer #6 · answered by MissA 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
But that IS a good thing. If you keep it up, the scale will eventually go down, but you are losing fat. Trust me. You are replacing fat with muscle and muscle is what burns the fat. Losing inches proves that. Muscle does weigh more than fat. Don't be a slave to the numbers on the scale. They don't tell the true story. You're definitely on the right track. Keep it up!
2007-02-23 02:55:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your biggest mistake is reading the scale. Exercising adds muscle mass. Muscle mass adds weight. Since you are losing inches, that's a plus and the only thing that matters. Stop reading the scale and continue with the measurements.
2007-02-23 02:53:13 · answer #8 · answered by S H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hey, congratualations on your work. Let me just tell you, those inches is a better indication of your progress. By working out, you have made your bones denser, and made fat into muscle. both these things are heavier than fat, thats why you havent dropped on the scale. I'm sure you feel better, and are happier with the way you look. Please dont concentrate on the scale, it will do bad for you. Good luck, and keep up the good work.
2007-02-23 03:03:13 · answer #9 · answered by M D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with that - it sounds like you're burning fat and building muscle, so good job!
Muscle is more dense than fat, so that explains why the scale is the same even though you're getting smaller.
Even though you weigh the same, it's healthier weight, and you probably look smaller/better, so good job!
2007-02-23 02:53:00 · answer #10 · answered by lawrence_d_w 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋