Weight Loss+ Muscle Gain= scary scale?

jerseygirl81

I've noticed a lot of muscle developing in my legs, mostly due to the innumerable about of stairs I climb on a daily basis, not to mention I run 4-6 miles at least 3 days a week. So I'm building all of this muscle, and burning calories, and attempting to eat right, but the scale never really changes. Am I losing weight and gaining muscle? If this is the case, should I change my goal weight to something a little higher, to account for the muscle? I'm currently 5'4" at 147, with a goal weight of 135. Is that attainable?

KeriD

I don't know about what you should set for a goal weight, but muscle is preferable, looks a lot better than fat. You will be burning the fat with your muscle gain......GREAT for you!!!!

FabiolaEnvy♥

have you tried to measure yourself??? that will really help to see if you are losing inches instead of weight
but it could be that you are either holding water or like you said gaining muscle.

hiddensecant

I'm sure it's attainable; it's just going to go slow now that you're right on top of your healthy range and even slower once you're finally in it, hehe.

I feel for you though; I'm 1 pound away :grumble:.

MacMadame

If you can get your body fat and lean muscle mass tested, you'll know for sure! You can get that through a DEXA scan, a body pod test or a hydrostatic (dunk tank) test.