Have I plateaued or am I gaining more muscle?

randomnennie
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I know this may sound quite naive and more than likely really dumb - I'm still new to actually working out and not just basing everything on what the scale says! 
I have definitely been working out more. Riding my bike on some decent rides (5-10+ miles each time) a few times a week and then walking around 4 miles the days I don't bike ride (at average 4 MPH while pushing my son in a stroller) . I have been eating a lot healthier - not *fully* vegetarian/vegan, but "flexitarian" on the days I do want meat. I've been eating quite pure and feel 1000% more mentally clear, happy and so much more energetic.
How ever, my scale hasn't budged for a while. I am not bummed out by this because I know I am fueling with some high nutrient food and have been working out.
So long story to the punchline - how do I know if I plateaued or am gaining more muscle mass?
Thank you!

I have definitely been working out more. Riding my bike on some decent rides (5-10+ miles each time) a few times a week and then walking around 4 miles the days I don't bike ride (at average 4 MPH while pushing my son in a stroller) . I have been eating a lot healthier - not *fully* vegetarian/vegan, but "flexitarian" on the days I do want meat. I've been eating quite pure and feel 1000% more mentally clear, happy and so much more energetic.
How ever, my scale hasn't budged for a while. I am not bummed out by this because I know I am fueling with some high nutrient food and have been working out.
So long story to the punchline - how do I know if I plateaued or am gaining more muscle mass?
Thank you!

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Bump for you.0
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I know this may sound quite naive and more than likely really dumb - I'm still new to actually working out and not just basing everything on what the scale says!
I have definitely been working out more. Riding my bike on some decent rides (5-10+ miles each time) a few times a week and then walking around 4 miles the days I don't bike ride (at average 4 MPH while pushing my son in a stroller) . I have been eating a lot healthier - not *fully* vegetarian/vegan, but "flexitarian" on the days I do want meat. I've been eating quite pure and feel 1000% more mentally clear, happy and so much more energetic.
How ever, my scale hasn't budged for a while. I am not bummed out by this because I know I am fueling with some high nutrient food and have been working out.
So long story to the punchline - how do I know if I plateaued or am gaining more muscle mass?
Thank you!
You could be increasing in lean body mass though with denser bones and fluid retention.
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I'd also recommend getting a tape measure, you could be losing inches!0
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Thank you everyone!
I really do kick myself in the butt for not doing measurements when I first started. I did a test today and put on a pair of jeans that were not snug, but fit just right a month ago. They are SUPER baggy today all over the place. So it looks like I have been losing some inches0
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