Body changing, but scales stuck.

Slim2k
Slim2k Posts: 57 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi guys,

My body seems to be changing, but I have been stuck around the 13 stone mark for the past 5 months.

I work out 2/3 times a week with insanity Dvd's and run indoors 1/2 a week. My diet could be better and jas been poor past 2 weeks since getting back from a long weekend in London. But I'm staying around my TDEE - 20% 1800 cal a day on the whole.

Is it possible, with running and insanity I am gaining lean muscle and this would be the reason I'm stay around the same weight?

Any info would be appreciated, diary is open.

Jon

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  • Annerk1
    Annerk1 Posts: 372 Member
    That's exactly what is happening, As long as you are seeing a difference, don't worry about the scale.

    Edited to add--I looked at your diary, I'd probably try to cut down on some of those carbs and add more lean meats or whole grains.
  • Slim2k
    Slim2k Posts: 57 Member
    Yeah, carbs are my issue. Working on cutting them back, but also trying to be organised with cooking a meal. After getting home from work and working out, I sometimes don't end up eating until after 7:30pm,which for me is to late on a regular basis.

    Thanks for the feedback, its appreciated.
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
    my body has changed a lot in the last 4 months but the scale is moving very slowly. sometimes its not about the scale.
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
    My scale is stuck too, and don't think the MFP critics haven't let me know about it. M y pants have gotten so baggy that they are nearly falling off, but my scale does not show much of a loss. I feel thinner, and my clothes are looser. I'll take that.
  • Slim2k
    Slim2k Posts: 57 Member
    But, what I would like to know is if it is muscle replacing my fat, inaccurate scales or some other phenomenon.

    I'm happy to make changes if required, but I need to know what.
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
    I am sure it's muscle. Have you taken body measurements? Muscle takes up less space than fat. You can have a pound each of muscle and fat and the pound of muscle will be smaller. If you see good changes in your body, then you shouldn't worry.
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
    But, what I would like to know is if it is muscle replacing my fat, inaccurate scales or some other phenomenon.

    I'm happy to make changes if required, but I need to know what.

    very possible your muscle mass has increased, I know mine has.
  • pcastagner
    pcastagner Posts: 1,606 Member
    Yeah, you are building lean mass of some kind, but to make real progress on your physique you will need to run a deficit eventually. Newbie gains rock, enjoy!
  • Slim2k
    Slim2k Posts: 57 Member
    Apart from the body pod and hydro static weight measuring. What's the most accurate home process to measure body fat?

    I Think this is the way to go to measure progress.

    I'm a geek, so I need some sort of stats in my life :-)
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    Apart from the body pod and hydro static weight measuring. What's the most accurate home process to measure body fat?

    I Think this is the way to go to measure progress.

    I'm a geek, so I need some sort of stats in my life :-)

    Caliper
  • Angelwings1967
    Angelwings1967 Posts: 6
    A body fat caliper and a tape measure are better ways of measuring your progress than a scale. I to am not seeing the change in the numbers on the scale but I was told that my body is gaining the muscle faster than losing the fat. It will all balance out in the end.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Apart from the body pod and hydro static weight measuring. What's the most accurate home process to measure body fat?

    I Think this is the way to go to measure progress.

    I'm a geek, so I need some sort of stats in my life :-)

    Are you taking measurements?
  • MartialArtsDream
    MartialArtsDream Posts: 3
    I have the same problem. I've lost so far about 14lbs (was just around 12 st and I'm 5ft 6). I train Muay Thai 5-6 times a week and walk everywhere as I don't drive and don't have a car, so burn a reasonable amount of kcal a day. My weight is stuck now on about 11st. I know I got leaner and lost weight as my wardrobe is a size smaller. I have a sweet tooth, so that's the main issue. I try to make my weight for the next weigh in at the gym but scales don't cooperate with me :) measuring myself monthly and logging my food and exercise in here helps me a lot.

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