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Weight gain from muscle...does anyone know?

roan126 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:15 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:15 PM

Weight gain from muscle...does anyone know?

I've always done strength training, but I changed my routine in the last year or so which I think might be making me build more muscle mass. I've gained maybe 3-4lbs in the last year, but my measurements are exactly the same and my clothes fit exactly the same. Could that 3-4lbs gain all be from muscle weight? It seems like a lot.

Kerin2804 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:17 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:17 PM

Re: Weight gain from muscle...does anyone know?

Sure can be - muscle is heavier than fat.

price867 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:18 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:18 PM

Re: Weight gain from muscle...does anyone know?

Yes, it definitely can be from muscle gain.

CJ831 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:18 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:18 PM

Re: Weight gain from muscle...does anyone know?

I recently read that it isn't true that you gain weight when you strength train. Can't remember where I read it but they said that myth isn't true.

Maybe it's water weight? Have you been eating things high in salt/sodium?

trojo1521 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:23 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:23 PM

Re: Weight gain from muscle...does anyone know?

It is definitely possible. Muscle doesn't weigh more than fat (a pound is a pound). Muscle is more dense than fat, so the space where you had a pound of fat could be replaced with say 2-3 pounds of muscle.

SoonToBeMrsScott Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:29 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:29 PM

Re: Weight gain from muscle...does anyone know?

yes it definately can be

Mici n KC Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:32 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:32 PM

Re: Weight gain from muscle...does anyone know?

Absolutely!

Brian and Marie Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:34 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:34 PM

Re: Weight gain from muscle...does anyone know?

DEF- when I was working out all the time with a trainer, I went from 98lbs to 112 in a matter of 3 months! It was GREAT!! Unfortunately I lost it all after stopping and now I put on that weight with fat but thats a whole nother story!

cmjd Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:37 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:37 PM

Re: Weight gain from muscle...does anyone know?

I think so, and if thats the case hopefully thats whats happening to me too. I gained 3 lbs and i have been eating good and working out. i cant figure out why i dont lose weight!

roan126 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:39 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:39 PM

Re: Weight gain from muscle...does anyone know?

Posted by Brian and Marie

DEF- when I was working out all the time with a trainer, I went from 98lbs to 112 in a matter of 3 months! It was GREAT!! Unfortunately I lost it all after stopping and now I put on that weight with fat but thats a whole nother story!

Good to know....thanks. Unfortunately I tend not to believe anything but the number on the scale, and 3-4lbs seemed like a lot to me.

DCW 2008 Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:44 PM+

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Posted: Apr 09, 2008 01:44 PM