Help? Losing inches but not weight!

sushi_kim

I started working out daily last week. I've been doing the 30 Day Shred and 3k runs on my off days. The scale hasn't moved one bit, but I've lost inches off my waist.

What's going on with my body?

bethy1983

your body may be holding water or building muscle which is heavier than fat so although you notice a loss ininches you might not see anything on the scales - good work on the inch loss though

MsLilly200

You're probably gaining weight in muscles at the same speed as your loosing it in fat... Or something.

tiger87lilly

How many caloires are you consuming? With taht much activity you my not be eating enough...I know it may sound odd but it's true. I am running 3-4 times a week and weight training 3-4 times a weeka as well, I stopped losing weight but was losing inches and got fustrated. I increases my calories but 200 and the weight started coming off again.

Don't get discouraged losing inches is a good thing, you may need to tweak your diet a little.

Hope that helps. Good luck

KarenLouise1981

As long as your losing something than thats fine. I put weight on when I first started then it fell off again!

ramseyrose

I lose inches much quicker than weight too. Dont worry what the scales say; your doing great.

INSANITY43

Make sure that you eat your net calorie totals everyday....meet those calorie goals with healthy choices and you will see a difference.

indycello

I'm having the same problem... I have hit a major plateu

kristanickerson

Don't get too hung up on the scales if you're losing inches! If you're anything like most of us you're doing what you set out to do SHRINK! Congrats!!

joybell32

i've actually gained a couple pounds, but am down about 5 inches. I'd rather be down inches than pounds personally! People don't see my scale, but they see me and thats what they notice! Good luck to you and remain encouraged!

chapsworth

Keep going ! You are probably just toning up more than losing weight. Give yourself a bit more time and just keep a check on what you are eating.

A HRM has really helped me to know what I'm burning during exerecise.

sushi_kim

Wow that was quick. Feedback is amazing on these forums.
Thanks for each and every single reply! I'm so glad other peoples bodies react the same and if not, there were some amazing suggestions given. I'm going to give everything a try, and appreciate my loss.

THANK-YOU!!!!!!!!!!!