Losing inches vs losing weight

Truvanessa · January 2017

For me, in the last couple of weeks, I have noticed a huge change in my appearance. I am very pumped to continue dropping inches. It's hard work but so worth it.

annaskiski · January 2017

I think most people don't realize that losing fat is a lot more preferable than losing weight.
Actually I think a lot of people don't realize that there is a difference.

Many people see that the scale is not moving, and give up, even though they've lost clothing sizes.

Its good you know better

jgeorge69 · January 2017

Losing inches means that you are building muscle and toning up, muscle weighs more than fat. So as you build muscle, your body tones but you won't see a change in the scale for a while, maybe even a few weeks. More muscle means you will burn more calories and eventually you will start to see that scale start to drop...fast! Good luck

crzycatlady1 · January 2017

Chadxx wrote: »

Really and truly, it is the inches that count. Weight is ultimately just a number.

It really depends. For me-my weight controls my glucose numbers. So how much I weigh is my #1 priority. Dropping from size 14 jeans down to size 4s was just a nice side affect

Truvanessa · January 2017

Thanks for your comments. Feel free to add me.

Sunny_Bunny_ · January 2017

I remember that I felt discouraged the first time I didn't lose any scale weight after a month. Then 2 months. Then it just kept happening.
But I stayed committed and even without exercise had major changes over a year with no weight loss.
Inches and fat loss can happen without scale weight loss!

Even now, I haven't lost any new weight but my jeans are just getting more loose all the time.

Truvanessa · January 2017

Congrats @Sunny_Bunny_ ! That is amazing! Thanks for sharing your story.

DancingMoosie · January 2017

I don't understand...Your body is changing without weightloss or exercise?

Need2Exerc1se · January 2017

DancingMoosie wrote: »

I don't understand...Your body is changing without weightloss or exercise?

Honestly I don't see much difference in the pictures above other than the tummy, which could simply be posture (holding tummy in vs. not), but it's also possible a change in diet caused less bloating.

SusanMFindlay · January 2017

DancingMoosie wrote: »

I don't understand...Your body is changing without weightloss or exercise?

Not everyone considers all physical activity to be "exercise". e.g. I spend a fair amount of time lifting and carrying my 25+ and 35+ pound toddlers. I also spend a lot of time playing with them, running around with them, etc. If I'd gone from inactivity to that, it could certainly have some effect on my body composition. (Theoretically, it's even "progressive" lifting because they keep growing.

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Truvanessa · February 2017

Hope everyone had a good Hump Day.

frankiesgirlie · February 2017

robininfl wrote: »

If you are within a healthy range, inches are a much more important measure to me.

I personally consider a smaller waist measurement and higher weight to be my holy grail body change. For my body type this is a certain indicator of muscle growth.

I second this. To get my stomach flat and my waist measurement where I wanted it, I've always had to get skinnier than I would like to be every where else to see a fat free stomach. I'll know I've nailed this whole thing when I see no fat on my stomach, but still have a booty.

Evamutt · February 2017

I went from size 18 pants to size 12, the weight takes longer than the scale

Truvanessa · February 2017

Thank you for your comments. I have been noticing my tummy getting smaller as well as my waistline. My thighs are more toned and I have put on more muscle. And well, I still have a big booty but more toned. Not sure if that is a good thing lol.

Truvanessa · February 2017

Happy Tuesday. Keep pushing towards your goals.

spiveaa · February 2017

Inches matter more to me, especially in the right places

Truvanessa · February 2017

spiveaa wrote: »

Inches matter more to me, especially in the right places

Exactly!

unrelentingminx · February 2017

I'm sorry to be 'that' person, but having seen it several times on this thread: Muscle does NOT weigh more than fat. Muscle is denser than fat so for a given mass, say 1kg, the muscle occupies less space in your body. Which is how a person can lose inches and but not lose mass.

annaskiski · February 2017

I hate to be THAT person, but when you say 'muscle weighs more than fat', it is implied that it is equal volume (or item).

Think about it, you are arguing that nothing weighs more than anything else, because 1 lb of battleship weighs the same as one lb of feathers (or 1lb of you, vs 1 lb of your child). Yet, no one bats an eye if you say that you weigh more than your child. Yet somehow people flip out with the muscle vs fat thing.

Really, muscle weighs more than fat, so someone who consistently works out can weigh the same and drop sizes.

annaskiski · February 2017

Just google, 'same weight, more muscle"

annaskiski · February 2017

unrelentingminx · February 2017

But if a person loses inches over their body, they have lost volume...

Need2Exerc1se · February 2017

unrelentingminx wrote: »

But if a person loses inches over their body, they have lost volume...

I hate to be that person, but ... duh! The question is what type of volume did they lose. If they've lost more fat than muscle they will have less volume but same weight as someone who lost more muscle, because muscle is heavier (i.e. weighs more per volume).

Seriously, who doesn't see that 'per volume' should be inferred? No one is going to say X weighs more then Y when they have the same weight of both. But they would if they had same volume. It's common sense.

successgal1 · February 2017

unrelentingminx wrote: »

I'm sorry to be 'that' person, but having seen it several times on this thread: Muscle does NOT weigh more than fat. Muscle is denser than fat so for a given mass, say 1kg, the muscle occupies less space in your body. Which is how a person can lose inches and but not lose mass.

Thanks, I was just about to be THAT person, myself.

annaskiski · February 2017

OK, maybe we can make this more clear....

Someone says, "I've been working out for months (years), lost no weight, but dropped sizes" (this is called a recomp, btw)

Someone responds, "great! you've gained muscle, BECAUSE MUSCLE WEIGHS MORE THAN FAT"

automated response from community: OMG, blah, blah, blah..... (queue pictures)

^^ This is absolutely incorrect. (the auto response, I mean).

MUSCLE DOES WEIGH MORE THAN FAT. Because why would anyone even try to compare 1lb of two different things.
The argument makes zero sense.

"I don't weigh more than my husband, 'cause 1lb of my husband weighs the same as 1lb of me"
Well, yes, true...um, What is your point?

Truvanessa · February 2017

Thank you for all your recent comments. I like that there is a debate on muscle vs. fat weight. I have found that I have been losing inches quicker than actual weight. I figured because I am gaining muscle.

unrelentingminx · February 2017

"Muscle weighs more than fat for a given volume"

'Muscle is denser than fat"

I know which I'll be using for brevity.

3bambi3 · February 2017

Truvanessa wrote: »

Thank you for all your recent comments. I like that there is a debate on muscle vs. fat weight. I have found that I have been losing inches quicker than actual weight. I figured because I am gaining muscle.

Are you on a progressive lifting program? Because if you aren't, you likely aren't gaining muscle. Many new lifters experience what is called 'newbie gains' where they can gain muscle in a calorie deficit. However, if you are doing mostly cardio and eating in a deficit, you aren't gaining muscle. And, even if you are, it is in no way enough to offset the weight loss you should be seeing with a calorie deficit.

I'm not trying to be snarky, it's just that building muscle is really hard, especially for women. I'm talking if you are doing everything right including diet and eating in a surplus...women can expect to gain around 1 lb a month. If you're just doing cardio and not eating above maintenance, it isn't massive muscle gains.

Need2Exerc1se · February 2017

3bambi3 wrote: »

Truvanessa wrote: »

Thank you for all your recent comments. I like that there is a debate on muscle vs. fat weight. I have found that I have been losing inches quicker than actual weight. I figured because I am gaining muscle.

Are you on a progressive lifting program? Because if you aren't, you likely aren't gaining muscle. Many new lifters experience what is called 'newbie gains' where they can gain muscle in a calorie deficit. However, if you are doing mostly cardio and eating in a deficit, you aren't gaining muscle. And, even if you are, it is in no way enough to offset the weight loss you should be seeing with a calorie deficit.

I'm not trying to be snarky, it's just that building muscle is really hard, especially for women. I'm talking if you are doing everything right including diet and eating in a surplus...women can expect to gain around 1 lb a month. If you're just doing cardio and not eating above maintenance, it isn't massive muscle gains.

Not all women build muscle at the same rate. Building muscle is easier for some than others.

Truvanessa · February 2017

TGIF people! Hope everyone will have a good day.

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