I began running again as a workout plan. I've been watching what I've been eating carefully. Additionally, I monitor my weight religiously. Since started my program, I lost about ten pounds. Recently, I gained about three pounds back. I look in the mirror and I appear thinner and more fit, but I've gained weight. I know I haven't been eating more calories since I keep a food log.
2007-03-28 00:50:30 · 12 answers · asked by Dan 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Hi i was gonna ask this as i run 6 miles 5 days a week i got on the scales after not going on them for months and found out i have put on half a stone , i was gutted,my husband says its muscle and so does everyone on here ,believe them dont feel dis heartened like i did xx
2007-03-28 01:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excercise doesn't only take weight off. It builds muscle which by volume weighs more than fat. The scales does not really tell you the whole story. You need to measure your Body Mass Index in order to really know where the weight is comming from.
Good Luck
2007-03-28 08:01:35 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy43110 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are gaining muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat does. Don't look at the scale.. I usually look to see what clothes fits... if the clothes is getting to big, you are losing weight... good luck and keep up the good work!!
2007-03-28 07:54:57 · answer #3 · answered by beachchica21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muscle is more dense than fat. Leg muscles are big. It's a natural thing. I once knew a martial artist who had a hard body but he weighed a lot. His muscles were very dense.
2007-03-28 07:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by madbaldscotsman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You lost fat, you gained muscle. Muscle weighs more then fat. So you will have to remember that when getting on the scales.
2007-03-28 07:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by CC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Muscles weigh more than fat. So you are gaining muscle and losing fat. You are getting skinnier but still gaining weight, it's common...
2007-03-28 07:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by capnemo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since your running now I assume your probably hydrating yourself more so water will fluxuate your weight quickly. If your goal is losing weight than longer slower runs are better.
2007-03-28 08:12:20 · answer #7 · answered by vinmac2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about your weight in this case, measure your wasteline. Muscle weighs more than fat, so you can probably pat yourself on the back.
2007-03-28 07:57:32 · answer #8 · answered by Maggie B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with exercising check and control also your diet.
When you exercise your metabolism system also enhances and you get more food. If you are only exercising and taking more calories then you will get more weight.
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2007-03-28 08:26:46 · answer #9 · answered by articles-heaven.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a good thing you should by happy so good luck and keep going like this.
2007-03-28 08:05:43 · answer #10 · answered by jardanian boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋