I'm a 20 year old male, 5'9 165 lbs. I had been working out and dieting really hard the last couple of months and lost 20 lbs. My clothes fit much looser and everything but I don't feel I look much different. I still look a bit fatty. Is it possible I'm losing more muscle than fat? Or do you think I probably look quite a bit different but just don't notice it because I look at myself in the mirror every day? Has any one else out there experience the same thing?
Hope someone can help
2007-12-31 02:56:27 · 2 answers · asked by Benji 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
At 5'9", you should weigh 128 to 169 pounds.
With some muscle, you will probably look great at 145 - 155.
Congrats, and keep it up!
2007-12-31 03:06:04 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body will always consume fat before muscle, so you are not losing muscle. You just don't notice it because you see yourself every day and can't see the long-term changes. Congratulations on your achievement!
2007-12-31 11:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by Elke 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋