Not losing any weight but body fat percentage down 5%

ChilliRed
ChilliRed Posts: 25 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi, I have been going to the gym three times a week and eating healthy within my calorie range most days and I have not lost even an ounce of weight but my body fat has gone down by 5% and my clothes are starting to feel looser. Has anyone else noticed the same?

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  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Great - keep going.

    The weight should start to follow the body composition change.

    Depending on your starting point, the weight lose may seem slower. But if you are physically seeing and feeling positive results - keep doing it.

    I was the same (and still am - I can sometimes see my weight plateau, but my belt is still getting looser).

    How much you loose and the speed of the lose is not an exact science.

    Sometimes awesome takes a bit longer to arrive. :smile:
  • ChilliRed
    ChilliRed Posts: 25 Member
    Great thanks for your reply. I was worried about getting demotivated when the scales weren't moving but the bodyfat loss has made me feel better. :smile:
  • amberxy
    amberxy Posts: 35 Member
    Similar to me! My weight read 600g HEAVIER this week, however BF% was down half a percent, and checked my waist measurement and it's decreased too. So important to use multiple tools to track progress. Keep up the awesome work :)
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,294 Member
    Everyone should be jealous.:smile:
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    Very jealous!
  • quellybelly
    quellybelly Posts: 827 Member
    That is amazing! Losing body fat is better than losing pounds. Go by how you look and how you feel!
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    Are you bragging or complaining???

    In all seriousness good on you...weigh from a scale is often not the best measure it can fluctuate a lot...water weight, scale in a different spot...

    Rely on BF% and inches instead.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Are you bragging or complaining???

    In all seriousness good on you...weigh from a scale is often not the best measure it can fluctuate a lot...water weight, scale in a different spot...

    Rely on BF% and inches instead.

    +1

    Or better yet, rely on the mirror. Don't like what you see? Change something and keep working. :flowerforyou:
  • jstout365
    jstout365 Posts: 1,686 Member
    This is common with body recomposition. How are you measuring BF%? If it is with a bioimpedance scale, just know that there is a lot of variation in the readings and increased water weight (which is common to get after starting a new training program) will decrease the BF%. Being consistent with when you weigh/measure will be key.

    Good news is, that you are losing fat despite the scale not moving and that is a great thing. Keep measuring and tracking your progress!

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