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Honeycat89
Honeycat89 Posts: 149
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Hi there!

I recently started putting more focus on doing weights over cardio. (I've been doing weight in my routine for around 7 months now so I don't think it will be water weight.) I eat around 1600-1800 cals a day. I am the same size and all my clothes still fit but I have gained a few pounds (3-4). Could this be building muscle?

Thanks

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  • CipherZero
    CipherZero Posts: 1,418 Member
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    Likely is muscle. Once you're near or at the goal weight, the scale is a lot less important than body fat percentage.

    Under the BEST of all conditions, men can build a half-pound of muscle per week, women about a 1/4 lb a week. Sounds like you're doing it right.
  • Galatea_Stone
    Galatea_Stone Posts: 2,037 Member
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    7 months? Yes, you're gaining muscle. Not an appreciable amount, but most likely you're going through body recomposition.
  • Honeycat89
    Honeycat89 Posts: 149
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    Thanks :) 2 weeks ago i measured my body fat and it was 45%! Dunno what that means haha x

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