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Okay. What the f**k is going on?

PhilipByrne
PhilipByrne Posts: 276 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
For the last few weeks the scales haven't moved. That's okay I'm not worried. But my waist is shrinking. I have put two new holes in my belt. I know from all my friends on MFP that:- 1. It is not possible to 'spot reduce' and 2. It is almost impossible to gain muscle while at a calorie deficit. So what's happening? Come on Oh wise ones, enlighten me. No pun intended.

Phil

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  • ronellevan
    ronellevan Posts: 44
    If you're shrinking and the scale isn't moving, then you ARE putting on muscle.
    Maybe not a lot, but definitely some.
    Muscle is more dense than fat, so a small bit will weigh as much as a whole lot of fat.
  • Peanutmanda
    Peanutmanda Posts: 103
    Same thing is happening to me right now... Bump
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    you can gain some lean muscle while on a calorie deficit...especially if you're eating protein. there are also water retention issues while working out that affect inches and scale weight.
  • Larius
    Larius Posts: 507 Member
    You're using MFP to take off inches, not pounds. F**k the scale.
  • sinclare
    sinclare Posts: 369 Member
    bump for my smart friends.... ;)
  • MikeSEA
    MikeSEA Posts: 1,074 Member
    Losing fat + maintaining weight != gaining lean muscle mass (necessarily). You might be, it's just a little unlikely, depending on various factors. I'm guessing water retention, esp if you're doing any strength training.
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