Muscle ?

fitplundy · April 2018

I’ve been lifting more or at least trying to and I’ve seen an increase in scale weight. How would I know if this is muscle/ water/ or fat? Is there a simple way to tell?

cleesus · April 2018

You can calculate your body fat percentage and keep track of it and it will let you know. Or better yet have your doctor do it

SonyaCele · April 2018

Are you eating at a deficit? then its probably not fat. Did you just start lifting? its probably water. I doubt its muscle unless you are on a muscle building diet and program. A simple way is t just look in the mirror or notice how your clothes fit

psuLemon · April 2018

Probably unlikely that its muscle. But if you just started to lift, than its likely water weight.

What kind of lifting program are you following?

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deannalfisher · April 2018

if you just started lifting, its probably water retention - gaining muscle while in a deficit it hard to do

L1zardQueen · April 2018

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

bbell1985 · April 2018

Are you eating in a deficit or a surplus?

No way to tell by this post, sorry.

RoxieDawn · April 2018

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10634529/why-did-the-number-on-the-scale-go-up-this-week-heres-why/p1

sardelsa · April 2018

More info needed. How long have you been lifting? Are you eating in a surplus? What are your goals?

Most likely water retention unless you upped your calories.

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psuLemon · April 2018

Likely, its water retention.. how much weight are you up? And what are your total calories?

bbell1985 · April 2018

fitplundy wrote: »

sardelsa wrote: »

More info needed. How long have you been lifting? Are you eating in a surplus? What are your goals?

Most likely water retention unless you upped your calories.

No I am not eating in a surplus, water retention can be that bad ?

As bad as what? If you're going to ask a question rather than research for yourself, provide details.

deputy_randolph · April 2018

What do you consider to be a "bunch of pounds?"

Are you using a food scale (vs. eyeballing or using measuring cups) to verify that you are eating in a deficit?

It's not likely muscle in a couple of months.

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