Fat loss vs lbs
greatham82
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Since starting here in March, I've lost 39 lb. today was the first week, tho, that I didn't lose weight. Well, I did lose a whopping 1oz this week. But my smart scale measures fat, too, and this week it showed a drop the equivalent of 2.5 lb. This is good, right? I did bike quite a bit this week. I know, smart scale measure,nets of fat aren't truly accurate, but as I've lost weight, I've seen a loss in fat, too. Just hadn't seen such a significant loss of fat as I did this week.
So should I be encouraged or discouraged with these results?
Thanks. This is my first time posting to the group.
So should I be encouraged or discouraged with these results?
Thanks. This is my first time posting to the group.
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You should definitely be encouraged as you are probably buildings muscle which doesn't show up as a loss on the scale. A great way of viewing progress after initial loss, especially if you are working out, is taking measurements and hiding how your clothes are fitting you.0
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Those scales aren't accurate. Just remember weight loss isn't linear. There could be many reasons why you didn't lose this week...sodium intake/hormones/etc.
What is your exercise routine?0 -
If you want to keep an idea of fat loss you need to get a measuring tape. You can find them in the craft/sewing department of any box store. Take your measurements once a week. If the scales don't move but your measurements have gone down then you've traded fat for muscle.0
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Arditarose, I must have beaten the odds then because my weight loss was solidly linear for 16 consecutive weeks! I ride my bike, energetically, for 30-60 minutes/day.
Yes, I understand measuring tapes - grinning here. I've gone down over two sizes in almost four months.
Yup, I think I did mention I know the scales aren't accurate, per se, but this was a significant drop this week, and that caught my attention. Typically I stay at a certain percentage for about a month and then drop down another percent.
Thanks all!0
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