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
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Sure can be - muscle is heavier than fat.
price867
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Yes, it definitely can be from muscle gain.
CJ831
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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?
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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
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yes it definately can be
Mici n KC
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Absolutely!
Brian and Marie
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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
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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!
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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
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Absolutely!! I have trained for many years and when I am in my best shape, I weigh more b/c of muscle.
