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Is it possible to burn fat without changing my weight? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by Smokeydope@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I have been working a very labor intensive job for about 3 months now and have lost enough inches on my waist to go down two pants sizes yet my total weight when I go on the scale remains around the same. How is it possible that I lost 4 or 5 inches off my waist yet the scale doesn't change? Is it possible what weight in fat I am loosing is made up for with an increase in muscle mass?

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[–] unknowing8343@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If he has not done much gym-like sport ever (which, if they are surprised by losing fat and keeping mass, it's probably the case) they are probably on the "noob gains" phase, no need for high protein meals.

[–] Smokeydope@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have a lot of experience with weight loss through strict dieting and generally my 'thinness' has always been tied with the scale number. Was never much of an excersise person besides basic walking routine always prefered just not eating. My diet does consist of a lot of protein too, though I do try to stay more on the fruits, veggie, and nuts side of it. So its a little jarring for me to be getting thinner while not loosing any total mass since ive never 'bulked' before. I really appreciate everyones input on this its good to know im not going crazy lol

[–] miss_brainfart@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

True, that would make the most sense