Is this normal after weight loss?

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TheBullishBull
TheBullishBull Posts: 1 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
You could say I started as the classic skinny fat guy, high body fat % and low lean mass but I've managed to get down to 170lb from 200lb. I can notice that I seem to have more muscle despite being in a deficit for months, quite a harsh one at that. I'm not sure how to word it, but muscles are kind of popping out/showing without me even flexing. Is this normal?

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  • mywayroche
    mywayroche Posts: 218 Member
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    To build muscle you need to be in a calorie surplus (aside from noobie gains). Dieting is catabolic
  • MalkinMagic71
    MalkinMagic71 Posts: 1,433 Member
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    TavistockToad wrote: »
    you don't have more muscle, its just more visible now you have less fat

    This.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,344 Member
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    ^ What they said. More muscle definition due to lower bodyfat levels.

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