Gained weight but I look more fit?

Gabym95
Gabym95 Posts: 27 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I have just taken my measurements. I lost 10 cm around my hips, but have gained about 10 pounds... I started running about 2 months ago, but does it really make sense to be heavier but to have lost cm around my hips? I'm a bit confused...
How can I lose weight by running? All I do is gain

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  • _Calypso_
    _Calypso_ Posts: 1,074 Member
    Yes. Thats why so many people here advocate TAKE MEASUREMENTS b/c the scale is not a good indicator of sucess. I actually gained weight and lost inches as well. Muscle takes up less space so as you burn fat and gain muscle you may gain a bit of weight but actually shrink in size.

    However, running two months would not put on 10lbs of muscle. Are you doing other workouts too?

    HIIT training is a great way to lose weight by running. But I would also suggest more strength training!

    And don't always go by the scale -its a great guideline but pictures and measurements will always tell the truth!

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