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Exercise plateau?

Curves73
Curves73 Posts: 134 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all,
Lost 40 lbs since January, started exercising 3 weeks ago and I have not lost a lb since- I am hoping I am gaining muscle and al of a sudden I will drop 10 lbs. Any body have this happen?

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  • 00trayn
    00trayn Posts: 1,849 Member
    When you start a new exercise routine, your muscles tend to hold onto water in the first few weeks. Once your body is used to it, you'll see the scale moving again. Also exercise builds muscle and, while you probably aren't seeing muscle weight right now, it will probably slow your weightloss a bit. It's a good thing though, muscle burns more calories at rest than fat :)
  • gogospice
    gogospice Posts: 185 Member
    Muscle ways more than fat, so my guess is you're building lean muscle... its the inches your going to notice the biggest drop in!
  • muth3rluvx2
    muth3rluvx2 Posts: 1,156 Member
    measure instead of weigh.
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