Well what the heck.

JenniferH81 · March 2011

so I've been pretty annoyed with myself lately, because I've been stuck at the same weight since November! I got an elliptical, and have been trying to raise my endurance on it. However within the last 2 weeks I've somehow managed to gain 4 lbs. So as i said I was pretty mad with myself about it.
That is, until just now. When I measured, and I've lost 3 inches around the largest part of my thighs, and a half inch in my calves.

How is it I can gain weight but lose inches?

chris1132 · March 2011

Because muscle weighs more than fat! Tape measures are the best way to track your progress; not scales. You are replacing your fat stores with lean muscle, which can cause you to gain weight. Keep up the exercise, and way to go!

chovest81 · March 2011

great job! keep it up!

fteale · March 2011

Same here. I have only lost 4lbs but am a clothes size smaller and everyone has commented on how much weight I have lost. Except I haven't!

Tiffany220 · March 2011

So annoying right?? I noticed that too! I weigh and measure myself weekly and notice on the weeks I lose a decent amount of weight, I don't lose inches. On the weeks I don't lose any weight, I loose inches! I know tape measure are a more accurate way to measure progress, but that number on the scale is SO much more rewarding!