accidental body recomp

evilokc
evilokc Posts: 263 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
When i started trying to lose weight i was 214lbs. I started mfp when i was 201lbs and dropped down to my goal weight of 194lbs. I stopped weighing at that time and just used the mirror. I felt i was getting leaner and more muscular. Its been several weeks since i weighed and when i got on the scale i was right back at 200lbs. I feel like my waist is smaller and tighter. I checked my measurement and its 2.5 inches smaller! Anybody have an explanation?

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  • Carla1962Shaw2015
    Carla1962Shaw2015 Posts: 31 Member
    Sounds like you have started building some muscle after your weight loss. I would not worry so much about the number on the scale. Great example of why measurements & progress pictures are far more important than the weight. Way to go!!!
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    It is possible you added some muscle, but unless you're really training hard, at 38 years old, probably not a lot. My guess, you're carrying a little water, which will happen when you're lifting.

    Allan Misner
    NASM Certified Personal Trainer
    Host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Yes, recomping is real.


    http://shreddedbyscience.com/can-you-gain-weight-in-a-calorie-deficit/

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