Just wondering

(Pat S) #1

I just can’t wrap my brain around ‘losing inches, but not pounds.’

I’ve only lost 8 pounds in three weeks. Somehow my body feels different, but I expected more loss.

So… how does that work? How can inches disappear, but not pounds?

(Ethan) #2

Yes. You can increase lean body mass (muscle or bone) while losing fat and water.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #3

Remember that muscle is denser than fat tissue, so a pound of muscle occupies less space. So if you lose a pound of fat and simultaneously gain a pound of muscle, you will weigh the same, but you will be thinner. Not to mention healthier.

(Allie) #4

“Only” ?

Body composition changes.

(Pat S) #5

This finally makes sense to me. Thank you!

(Wenchie) #6

I think 8 pounds is pretty good in 3 weeks… well done!