I feel muscles growing, but scale not changing

AnthonyC94
AnthonyC94 Posts: 5
in Fitness and Exercise
I feel muscles growing, but scale not changing. I am a beginner and its my 4th day at the gym and can feel my muscle getting bigger but i step on the scale in the morning and its the same number as the morning before. Is this normal? Or is it to early to see a change on the scale? Or should i ramp up my calories?

Would really like an opinion on this.

Background Info:
Used to weigh 180 lbs. Did lots of cardio to loose weight. I know big mistake.
caused me to lose lots of muscle which caused me being skinny fat

currently weigh 118 lbs, I' m skinny fat

never really lifted before

currently eat 1800 Calories

Carbohydrates- 158g

Protein- 180g

Fats- 50g

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  • scottdeeby
    scottdeeby Posts: 95 Member
    your 4th day at the gym...and you're not ripped? WTF are you doing there???

    Just kidding.....it takes longer than four days to see muscle gain on the scale. Focus on how good you feel and that'll keep you going back.

    Congrats on hitting the weights! Keep it up!
  • AnthonyC94
    AnthonyC94 Posts: 5
    Thanks. I will
  • Heitor71
    Heitor71 Posts: 224
    Depending on your goals, you might want to up calories and lift more. Replace the scale with the mirror and tape measure.
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    Four days!

    Imagine how you will be feeling after four weeks :)

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