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vickya789
vickya789 Posts: 3 Member
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Hi my name is vicky iv been using my fitness pal for 40 days iv managed to drop one jean size, and a total of 3inch of my waist 3inch of my hips an 2 inch of my thighs but my scales tell me iv gained weight by 4lb please help me to understand whats going wrong?

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  • KristinaGehrum11
    KristinaGehrum11 Posts: 230 Member
    Might just be muscle..
    I've dropped 2 pant sizes but the scale has barely moved. Don't stress about it especially if you know your losing :)
  • twentyone66
    twentyone66 Posts: 4 Member
    I agree! You may have lost fat and gained muscle, and since muscle weighs more than fat, that explains why such a large gain! You go girl! Congrats on the inches!
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    KristinaGehrum11 wrote: »
    Might just be muscle..
    I've dropped 2 pant sizes but the scale has barely moved. Don't stress about it especially if you know your losing :)
    No, it might not be muscle. The human body does not create new muscle mass while eating at a deficit. Women have a hard time building muscle mass even at a small caloric surplus due to the low level of testosterone.
  • KristinaGehrum11
    KristinaGehrum11 Posts: 230 Member
    Never said I was an expert just going by what the doctors have told me. I work out as well so is that pointless..lol
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    One can minimize the amount of lean mass they lose by incorporating strength training and hitting the right macronutrient goals. One cannot build new muscle mass at a deficit ... it is pretty basic science.
  • TheSurge0n
    TheSurge0n Posts: 113 Member
    Definitely muscle gain
  • vickya789
    vickya789 Posts: 3 Member
    Well i am doing both cardio and strength work outs as well as hitting my macronutrient goals daily , its great to hear im not the only one with this problem though its softened the blow abit lol and thanks for the congrats x
  • MusicalSharon52
    MusicalSharon52 Posts: 31 Member
    As your eating and activity habits change, your body is adapting as well. Sometimes the weight does increase a bit, but that is just temporary. As your system adapts to more exercising and better food choices this will improve. Don't make the mistake of weighing or measuring too frequently. Changes aren't big enough for a WOW. Tend to be frustrating and even abanoning new ways.
  • vickya789
    vickya789 Posts: 3 Member

    Thank you all comments have been very helpful!

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