How to measure the difference between muscle weight gain, an

SittingNow

Ok, so I am pretty heavy at 280lbs. Though to be fair, I have a big frame (very broad, and 6' 3"), and I lift weights. How on earth am I meant to measure body fat loss on scales, if I am gaining muscles weight? Or is muscle weight slight in comparison to fat loss?

Coco_Puff

The question of my life. How could I be the same size as my girlfriends in high school, but weigh so much more then them? Could it be because I starting dancing at age 3, could it be cause I was a majorette from 7th grade til I graduated high school, and therefore developed alot of muscle? Didn't matter, the scale in gym class said I weighed too much!!! Screw the scale!!! I can say that now, but back then it really hurt to be known as the fat girl, when I really was just big boned!!!!

SteveHunt113

You'd have to know your body fat percentage to know this. There are basically 3 ways to do this:

1) Buy a scale that has a body fat calculator. These are the least accurate.
2) Using calipers on different areas of your body to take measurements, and then calculate. More accurate, but it should be done by someone who knows what they are doing.
3) Submersion. This is the most accurate, but requires special equipment and trained people to do it.

Once you know your body fat percentage, it's simple math to keep track. My suggestion would be to ask someone who works at your gym to take measurements for you.

SittingNow

Thanks for that. I did the thing where I Measured my forearms, hips, waist, etc. But it didn't seem like I was doing it accurately.

EuroDriver12

Body fat analyzers........

Sublog

Ok, so I am pretty heavy at 280lbs. Though to be fair, I have a big frame (very broad, and 6' 3"), and I lift weights. How on earth am I meant to measure body fat loss on scales, if I am gaining muscles weight? Or is muscle weight slight in comparison to fat loss?

Well. If you're gaining weight, you're simply eating too many calories. There is zero chance you're gaining enough muscle to offset fat loss at your size.

Helloitsdan

Ok, so I am pretty heavy at 280lbs. Though to be fair, I have a big frame (very broad, and 6' 3"), and I lift weights. How on earth am I meant to measure body fat loss on scales, if I am gaining muscles weight? Or is muscle weight slight in comparison to fat loss?

Use the Fat to Fit Military body fat calculator.

IMO its offered the best results.

Question...how much are you eating daily?
Whats your waist measurement?