NOT Exercising but muscles are shaping

yasmine334

I have recently started to notice that the muscles in my arms and thighs are getting more shape, although I don't exercise or lift weights, I only cycle twice per week plus some leisure pace walking.

The second notice is also there is kind of "separation line" between the fat mass and the muscle, especially in my bat wings and now developing in my thighs, that are getting too jiggly but with a firmer muscle than before!!

any explanation from the experts?

editorgrrl

You're losing fat, which is revealing the muscle underneath.

The Sexypants post should be required reading for all MFPers: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

yasmine334

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gypsy_spirit

You're losing fat, which is revealing the muscle underneath.

The Sexypants post should be required reading for all MFPers: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

I agree.

ironanimal

Losing body fat faster than muscle, so the ratio is changing favourably.

DavPul

What sort of explanation are you requiring? When I lived in Chicago during the winter months sometimes we'd get hit with a ton of snow and sometimes just a little snow. Even after the largest snowfall, I could make out the outline of my car underneath all the white stuff. After a more moderate snowfall, more details could be seen. Instead of just hood, roofline and trunk, I could see the outline of windshield wipers and door handles and key holes. If it was just a dusting of snow, I could actually see the metal of the car peeking from underneath.

Your muscles aren't getting shape. They always had shape. But the fat covering them is like the snow on my Plymouth Horizon. When there's less of it covering the muscles you can see more of the outline of the muscle.

Don't let outlines in fat trick you into thinking that you don't need to start resistance training RIGHT NOW.

JoRocka

What sort of explanation are you requiring? When I lived in Chicago during the winter months sometimes we'd get hit with a ton of snow and sometimes just a little snow. Even after the largest snowfall, I could make out the outline of my car underneath all the white stuff. After a more moderate snowfall, me details could be seen. Instead of just hood, roofline and trunk, I could see the outline of windshield wipers and door handles and key holes. If it was just a dusting of snow, I could actually see the metal of the car peeking from underneath.

Your muscles aren't getting shape. They always had shape. But the fat covering them is like the snow on my Plymouth Horizon. When there's less of it covering the muscles you can see more of the outline of the muscle.

Don't let outlines in fat trick you into thinking that you don't need to start resistance training RIGHT NOW.

what a great analogy.

that is also 100% correct.

Any particular reason why you are not doing weight/resistance training?
A well balanced fitness program should include cardio AND resistance training- even body weight work.

usmcmp

What sort of explanation are you requiring? When I lived in Chicago during the winter months sometimes we'd get hit with a ton of snow and sometimes just a little snow. Even after the largest snowfall, I could make out the outline of my car underneath all the white stuff. After a more moderate snowfall, me details could be seen. Instead of just hood, roofline and trunk, I could see the outline of windshield wipers and door handles and key holes. If it was just a dusting of snow, I could actually see the metal of the car peeking from underneath.

Your muscles aren't getting shape. They always had shape. But the fat covering them is like the snow on my Plymouth Horizon. When there's less of it covering the muscles you can see more of the outline of the muscle.

Don't let outlines in fat trick you into thinking that you don't need to start resistance training RIGHT NOW.

This is a great way to put it!

OP: Were you just trying to say "Ha! I have muscle without lifting!" We all have muscle. My 80 year old frail grandma has muscle that you can see due to having super low body fat because she doesn't eat. You don't have to lift if you really don't want to. It's not required for fat loss. If you enjoy the muscle you see now poking out then why not try lifting? It will preserve your muscle, meaning more of the weight you lose will be fat and you'll have to lose less in the long run.

MagnumBurrito

What sort of explanation are you requiring? When I lived in Chicago during the winter months sometimes we'd get hit with a ton of snow and sometimes just a little snow. Even after the largest snowfall, I could make out the outline of my car underneath all the white stuff. After a more moderate snowfall, me details could be seen. Instead of just hood, roofline and trunk, I could see the outline of windshield wipers and door handles and key holes. If it was just a dusting of snow, I could actually see the metal of the car peeking from underneath.

Your muscles aren't getting shape. They always had shape. But the fat covering them is like the snow on my Plymouth Horizon. When there's less of it covering the muscles you can see more of the outline of the muscle.

Don't let outlines in fat trick you into thinking that you don't need to start resistance training RIGHT NOW.

Ha! this for the win