Why just inches BUT not lbs??

Why just inches BUT not lbs??

I can tell that my workouts have been paying off, because my clothes fit better and my stomach is flatter, but the scale has stayed the same. Why does this happen? How can I lose inches, but the scale doesn't budge? I don't get it...

Re: Why just inches BUT not lbs??

Muscle is denser, so it takes up less room - which is why you're losing inches. But because it's denser, it weighs more than fat. As you're losing fat and gaining muscle, you are getting smaller, but your weight will stay the same.

Try not to look at the scale, just enjoy the skinnier you!

Re: Why just inches BUT not lbs??

Thanks for the explanation - I never knew the reasoning behind it :)

Re: Why just inches BUT not lbs??

I've been having the same problem...Only lost 10 lbs but have been doing the threadmill like crazy for the past month I know I have lost some inches too....Damn scales!!

Re: Why just inches BUT not lbs??

I know - it is not very encouraging is it?! I want to see the lbs come off too :(

Re: Why just inches BUT not lbs??

That's my one (and only-love WW) BIG problem with WW. I was losing tons of inches, but to them they only cared about lbs...

Re: Why just inches BUT not lbs??

When the scale shows a few less lbs then it did then I feel good...I don't mind the inches but I feel accomplished when I see less lbs lol