Loosing Inches a lot faster than weight???

season0508
season0508 Posts: 33
in Health and Weight Loss
I have been hitting the gym avererage 5 days a week doing 5 miles each time and have noticed I am loosing weight but the inches, and in my clothing is where I can REALLY tell! I have lost a total of 16lbs since I began the whole process and 6 since I have been on MFP! I know what im doing is working, but its annoying the numbers arent moving near fast enough doesnt seem like! This the issue with anyone else?
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  • BalenciaLynn
    BalenciaLynn Posts: 411 Member
    I have been hitting the gym avererage 5 days a week doing 5 miles each time and have noticed I am loosing weight but the inches, and in my clothing is where I can REALLY tell! I have lost a total of 16lbs since I began the whole process and 6 since I have been on MFP! I know what im doing is working, but its annoying the numbers arent moving near fast enough doesnt seem like! This the issue with anyone else?

    think about it though...would you rather have the body you want and maybe have the scale show a higher number
    or would you rather have the scale show a low number but still not have the body you want ?
  • jpruder
    jpruder Posts: 19 Member
    I have the same issue. I have only lost about 5lbs in the last 6 weeks, but I can tell that there is a big difference in how my pants fit. I know a pound a week is healthy weight-loss... but I get frustrated because I see other people dropping weight like mad and mine takes FOREVER. I am trying to focus on how my body is changing for the better and how much better my clothes look than on the scale alone.
  • MsTanya77
    MsTanya77 Posts: 357 Member
    Story of my life. I never lose weight quickly. But I always drop inches. I've learned to appreciate inches more than weight. :)
  • Expialidojess
    Expialidojess Posts: 441 Member
    Muscle weighs more than fat. I know it can be frustrating, but try to focus more on how your clothes are fitting than what the number on the scale says. It sounds like you are doing great so far!
  • kimberly0416
    kimberly0416 Posts: 123 Member
    I have been hitting the gym avererage 5 days a week doing 5 miles each time and have noticed I am loosing weight but the inches, and in my clothing is where I can REALLY tell! I have lost a total of 16lbs since I began the whole process and 6 since I have been on MFP! I know what im doing is working, but its annoying the numbers arent moving near fast enough doesnt seem like! This the issue with anyone else?

    I refuse to weigh myself, I had the same thing happen to me and got very discouraged. Don't weigh yourself it's pointless, it matters how you look not the number on the scale, correct? :wink:
  • still_crafty
    still_crafty Posts: 682 Member
    "issue"? I see no issue here. You're doing it right. Ditch the scale and make nice with your tape measure. I LOVE mine.

    If you can't bring yourself to ditch the scale and least give it a little holiday and lock it away in the closet for a bit as you'll only frustrate yourself. The numbers on your tape measure are way, way more important than what the scale has to say.

    Keep up the good work!
  • MyTime1985
    MyTime1985 Posts: 456 Member
    Muscle weighs more than fat. I know it can be frustrating, but try to focus more on how your clothes are fitting than what the number on the scale says. It sounds like you are doing great so far!
    Sorry but muscle doesn't weigh more that fat just like a pound of feathers doesn't weigh less than a pound of bricks. I think the point is muscle is leaner and doesn't take up as much room. I'd be thrilled with losing inches and not focus on the scale!
  • em9371
    em9371 Posts: 1,047 Member
    I have been hitting the gym avererage 5 days a week doing 5 miles each time and have noticed I am loosing weight but the inches, and in my clothing is where I can REALLY tell! I have lost a total of 16lbs since I began the whole process and 6 since I have been on MFP! I know what im doing is working, but its annoying the numbers arent moving near fast enough doesnt seem like! This the issue with anyone else?

    think about it though...would you rather have the body you want and maybe have the scale show a higher number
    or would you rather have the scale show a low number but still not have the body you want ?

    ^^^^ this. Inches are waaay more important. I have seen people on here who have lost 2 dress sizes but GAINED a few pounds! Carry on what you are doing it sounds like its working just fine :-)

    From your picture it doesnt seem like you have much to lose so the lbs would only come off slowly anyway!
  • mummum2
    mummum2 Posts: 415 Member
    "issue"? I see no issue here. You're doing it right. Ditch the scale and make nice with your tape measure. I LOVE mine.

    If you can't bring yourself to ditch the scale and least give it a little holiday and lock it away in the closet for a bit as you'll only frustrate yourself. The numbers on your tape measure are way, way more important than what the scale has to say.

    Keep up the good work!

    ^^This^^^
  • tb_friend
    tb_friend Posts: 11
    Muscle weighs more than fat. I know it can be frustrating, but try to focus more on how your clothes are fitting than what the number on the scale says. It sounds like you are doing great so far!


    Muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound of feathers is the same weight as a pound of bricks. However muscle is much leaner and takes up less space than fat.

    I would rather loose inches if I had a choice of inches or pounds.
  • Flippiefloppies
    Flippiefloppies Posts: 319
    I have been hitting the gym avererage 5 days a week doing 5 miles each time and have noticed I am losing weight but the inches, and in my clothing is where I can REALLY tell! I have lost a total of 16lbs since I began the whole process and 6 since I have been on MFP! I know what im doing is working, but its annoying the numbers arent moving near fast enough doesnt seem like! This the issue with anyone else?


    Fixed it for you :flowerforyou:
  • LisaKunz
    LisaKunz Posts: 73 Member
    Yep, me too, right now. Weight came off very steadily for for 12 weeks, now I seem to be stuck. BUT, this last week is when I've been able to up my time & resistance on the elliptical, and I've also been able to lift more weight on the machines at the fitness center. And a pair of pants that were too small to even button 2 weeks ago are already a little baggy in the butt today. I hate the scale. I do love to see those numbers go down as I know I still have a lot to lose, but I guess I am seeing great progress in other areas.
  • Gloriasoo
    Gloriasoo Posts: 5 Member
    I did the same thing. I quit weighing myself. It upset everything in my day when the scale didn't budge or even went up. I put the scale away and continued without it. I couldn't button my jeans and now I they fit right out of the dryer, buttoned and zipped. They are even baggy later in the day. So all is good.
  • Expialidojess
    Expialidojess Posts: 441 Member
    Muscle weighs more than fat. I know it can be frustrating, but try to focus more on how your clothes are fitting than what the number on the scale says. It sounds like you are doing great so far!
    Sorry but muscle doesn't weigh more that fat just like a pound of feathers doesn't weigh less than a pound of bricks. I think the point is muscle is leaner and doesn't take up as much room. I'd be thrilled with losing inches and not focus on the scale!

    Sorry, your right that's what I was trying to say, I just didn't say it right.
  • GO_NadZ_xO
    GO_NadZ_xO Posts: 445 Member
    Weightloss shouldnt be measured by the scale all the time. Using a tape measure will show you whats been happening. You may be burning fat but you're also gaaining muscle.

    I would kill to be losing inches! So, consider yourself lucky :)
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    I get this too!
    I wish the scale would show the progress I'm making, but then surely it's better than having the scale go down but still being the same size?!

    I've lost 4lbs lost in 3 months, but some of my jeans have gone from really really tight, to loose enough to pull down AND back up, without undoing the button! This makes me happier than if I'd lost the extra few pounds :)
  • Cindio
    Cindio Posts: 74 Member
    I would rather loose inches than pounds! People can see the inches you've lost, not the number on the scale :)
  • RikanSoulja
    RikanSoulja Posts: 463 Member
    Muscle weighs more than fat. I know it can be frustrating, but try to focus more on how your clothes are fitting than what the number on the scale says. It sounds like you are doing great so far!
    Sorry but muscle doesn't weigh more that fat just like a pound of feathers doesn't weigh less than a pound of bricks. I think the point is muscle is leaner and doesn't take up as much room. I'd be thrilled with losing inches and not focus on the scale!

    Muscle does weigh more then fat. How about a cup of feathers vs a cup of bricks? Which is gonna weigh more? No one doubts that 1lb is equal to 1lb. No one argues that. What is always meant is that if you put the same amount of both next to each other muscle will weigh more.
  • Phrak
    Phrak Posts: 353 Member
    Muscle weighs more than fat. I know it can be frustrating, but try to focus more on how your clothes are fitting than what the number on the scale says. It sounds like you are doing great so far!
    Sorry but muscle doesn't weigh more that fat just like a pound of feathers doesn't weigh less than a pound of bricks. I think the point is muscle is leaner and doesn't take up as much room. I'd be thrilled with losing inches and not focus on the scale!

    Muscle does weigh more then fat. How about a cup of feathers vs a cup of bricks? Which is gonna weigh more? No one doubts that 1lb is equal to 1lb. No one argues that. What is always meant is that if you put the same amount of both next to each other muscle will weigh more.

    You are now talking density, not weight.
  • season0508
    season0508 Posts: 33
    Cindo! I love your comment so true! haha
  • Quasita
    Quasita Posts: 1,530 Member
    The point with the muscle weighs more than fat thing is that a pound of fat takes up way more space than a pound of muscle. So, in turn, if you lose an inch of fat from your waste, it may not be a pound, where if you gain an inch due to muscle, it can weight more than a pound.

    Usually the fat/muscle argument creates superficial plateaus or "slower" losses. This is why measuring inches/centimeters is super important, because since the muscle takes up less space, you can lose a lot of inches without losing many pounds.

    The reality of it is, what determines how you look? Your inches/proportions, or your scale?
  • Nimbkar
    Nimbkar Posts: 63 Member
    Hang in there! I think most people are in your (our) boat but the ones with fabulous results are the one posting frequently :-), making everyone think that that’s the speed each of us are suppose to be losing weight.
    Yes, I am jealous of those who are losing at the maddening speed but most of us are not.

    I read those posts for inspiration and keep going.
    I sincerely believe though that If you don't eat your exercise calories and stay at 1200 cals ( my BMR) the results would be faster. But I am not there yet. I end up eating some sesame sticks or an LARA bar or something and that takes away my exercise calories.
    I have seen that the week I create that deficit the results are way better.

    Like the other posters have said, look at how you feel and look in the mirror. Also try on some smaller sizes in the dept store. That cheers me up:-)
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Muscle weighs more than fat. I know it can be frustrating, but try to focus more on how your clothes are fitting than what the number on the scale says. It sounds like you are doing great so far!
    Sorry but muscle doesn't weigh more that fat just like a pound of feathers doesn't weigh less than a pound of bricks. I think the point is muscle is leaner and doesn't take up as much room. I'd be thrilled with losing inches and not focus on the scale!

    They didn't claim that 1 lb of muscle weight more then 1 lb of fat. when someone says muscle weighs more than fat they are implying by volume. since by volume is implied, there is no reason to state it.
  • Tink_889
    Tink_889 Posts: 244 Member
    I would rather loose inches than pounds! People can see the inches you've lost, not the number on the scale :)

    This is certainly true.

    I am a sucker for the scales but I think measurements are really important because ultimately that is where you will see the differences.

    x
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Muscle weighs more than fat. I know it can be frustrating, but try to focus more on how your clothes are fitting than what the number on the scale says. It sounds like you are doing great so far!
    Sorry but muscle doesn't weigh more that fat just like a pound of feathers doesn't weigh less than a pound of bricks. I think the point is muscle is leaner and doesn't take up as much room. I'd be thrilled with losing inches and not focus on the scale!

    Muscle does weigh more then fat. How about a cup of feathers vs a cup of bricks? Which is gonna weigh more? No one doubts that 1lb is equal to 1lb. No one argues that. What is always meant is that if you put the same amount of both next to each other muscle will weigh more.

    You are now talking density, not weight.

    it is weight, weight of equal volumes, not matter the size of fat vs. muscle, muscle will always be more dense, and because it is more dense, by volume the earth's gravitational force causes it to weigh more.
  • sabriel
    sabriel Posts: 44 Member
    Muscle weighs more than fat. I know it can be frustrating, but try to focus more on how your clothes are fitting than what the number on the scale says. It sounds like you are doing great so far!
    Sorry but muscle doesn't weigh more that fat just like a pound of feathers doesn't weigh less than a pound of bricks. I think the point is muscle is leaner and doesn't take up as much room. I'd be thrilled with losing inches and not focus on the scale!

    Muscle does weigh more then fat. How about a cup of feathers vs a cup of bricks? Which is gonna weigh more? No one doubts that 1lb is equal to 1lb. No one argues that. What is always meant is that if you put the same amount of both next to each other muscle will weigh more.

    You are now talking density, not weight.

    They are still talking about weight, density is just the reason it weighs more.

    @erickirb looks like you got there just before me :P
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    My weight doesn't seem to drop enough as it should be, and the inches are very slowly coming off, but my clothes fit so much better and when I look in the mirror, I am starting to see a nice shape...It's getting there, but soon enough the number of how much weight I lose and inches I lost will start to account for the way I am starting to see myself in the mirror. :happy:

    With time the numbers will catch up with the way your body is transforming! :flowerforyou: I'm finally started to realize that!
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,404 Member
    Yup, I'm in the same boat.
  • em435
    em435 Posts: 210 Member
    I wish I had your problems...
  • sabriel
    sabriel Posts: 44 Member
    Also I know exactly what you mean. I know going to the gym is the right thing to do but I always feel reluctant as the scales go up a bit the day after. :P

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