Feel like I'm gaining but the scale is going down.

i_miss_me
i_miss_me Posts: 24 Member
edited November 24 in Health and Weight Loss
The numbers on the scale are slowly going down but I feel like I'm gaining. My face & neck area look like I've gained weight (in my opinion). Any ideas on what would cause this? The only thing that has recently changed is that I've now added working out with a kettle bell & exercise ball, before all I was doing was walking on the treadmill.

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  • siluridae
    siluridae Posts: 188 Member
    Measure your neck then to rule out a faulty scale.
    It's certainly not muscle gain if you just started and are in a deficit.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    i_miss_me wrote: »
    The numbers on the scale are slowly going down but I feel like I'm gaining. My face & neck area look like I've gained weight (in my opinion). Any ideas on what would cause this? The only thing that has recently changed is that I've now added working out with a kettle bell & exercise ball, before all I was doing was walking on the treadmill.

    yeah....it's in your head.

    the feelz generally aren't a very good barometer of things.

    obviously if the scale is trending down, then you're not gaining...
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    i_miss_me wrote: »
    The numbers on the scale are slowly going down but I feel like I'm gaining. My face & neck area look like I've gained weight (in my opinion). Any ideas on what would cause this? The only thing that has recently changed is that I've now added working out with a kettle bell & exercise ball, before all I was doing was walking on the treadmill.

    yeah....it's in your head.

    the feelz generally aren't a very good barometer of things.

    obviously if the scale is trending down, then you're not gaining...

    ^Agreed.
  • Bshmerlie
    Bshmerlie Posts: 1,026 Member
    During certain times of the month women retain water. That can mask fat loss a little bit and make you feel bloated. Also...same way if you just stared a heavy workout routine.
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    It could be your imagination or it could be bloating. A change in diet or PMS are common causes for bloating. Measuring is a good idea. But mostly just give it time. If you are doing the work, it will pay off in the long run.
  • Ladybird1103
    Ladybird1103 Posts: 36 Member
    Probably in your head. Personally speaking, when I have lost weight in the past I don't feel any smaller, in fact I notice problem areas even MORE. Its really hard to get your mind to see the weight loss. Do your clothes feel any different?
  • emhunter
    emhunter Posts: 1,212 Member
    Ladybird1103 wrote: »
    Probably in your head. Personally speaking, when I have lost weight in the past I don't feel any smaller, in fact I notice problem areas even MORE. Its really hard to get your mind to see the weight loss. Do your clothes feel any different?

    Yes!

    Also OP idk how it happens, but yes, at times when I've lost, I definitely didn't feel any smaller or notice any positive difference. All you can do is keep going.
  • adwilliams03
    adwilliams03 Posts: 147 Member
    Agreed with everyone else. This is always how I feel when I'm losing. I think it's anxiety-induced!
  • beets4us
    beets4us Posts: 57 Member
    I'm with you! My theory is that when I'm not thinking about my weight, I'm not noticing it so much in how I look and feel. But when my mind is on losing, I'm more conscious of the extra fat and how it feels on my body.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    The mind does funny things. I remember losing my first 5-10 pounds and crying because I thought I looked horrible. The body is adjusting, as well as the mind. Take measurements, progress pics, and keep at it.
  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    Take monthly measurements! :]

    The mind can play some strange tricks on you, especially whilst undergoing a weight loss plan.

    The other day, I was looking at myself in the mirror at the gym (I was in a particular bad mood on this day) and I was convinced my stomach had expanded. The day after happened to be 'measurement day' for me and of COURSE it was all in me head - I'd lost 2 inches from my stomach that month. Your mind is trolling you, ignore those thoughts. You're doing great. Now get out that tape measure!
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