Weight gain, but inches lost?

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Rlavigne93
Rlavigne93 Posts: 119 Member
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So I did a full weight in a measurement update after putting it off for a few weeks after I stopped exercising. I recently got an elliptical so I've been doing a lot of cardio, but no strength training lately. When I weighed in, I was 3 lbs up, which I expected, but I'd lost 2 inches on my hips and 3 on my waist! Any idea the cause? Was I building more muscle than expected on the elliptical? Some weird combination of cardio with eating too much?

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  • Jolinia
    Jolinia Posts: 846 Member
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    Maybe your body was just holding water weight to repair muscles used during your exercise. It happens. I'm up five pounds since I started riding my bike. If I were you I'd go by clothing fit and forget the scale for awhile.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    Normal daily fluctuations can be 3-5 pounds. You've just started a new exercise program, which can retain water retention. One does not build muscle in a deficit (with the exception of newbie gains). WTG on losing inches.

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