Why Can’t I Lose Weight?
Q.
Hi Dan,
I’ve been following one of your programs for 7 weeks, my waist is smaller, my hips and thighs are smaller and my clothes are fitting me better but my weight’s still the same.
Why am I not losing weight?
A.
If you knew when you started training that after 7 weeks your waist, hips and thighs would be smaller and that your clothes would fit you better would you be happy?
I think most people would.
Weight is not always the best way to measure your results, if you look slimmer, your measurements are smaller and your clothes are fitting you better you’ve obviously lost bodyfat.
Above is a picture of 2.2 kilos of fat.
As you can see fat is much larger than muscle, so if you lose 2.2 kilos of fat but put on 2.2 kilos of muscle you’ll be leaner, your clothes will fit you differently but your weight will stay the same.
Don’t get too caught up on scale weight, it’s more important too know how you look and feel than it is to see a drop on the scales.
Here is an assessment sheet we use with our clients, as you can see we use more than way of measuring results.
Train Hard!
Dan Clay
Dangerously Fit Personal Training
Personal Training Sydney
Boot Camp Fitness Sydney
Corporate Fitness Sydney
Posted by admin | in Fat loss, Fitness Q and A | 1 Comment
I think a lot of people focus too much on “losing weight” and neglect the fact that while you are eating healthier and exercising, you will lose weight but will also be gaining muscle- and as many of us know muscle weighs more than fat. So, while you may look more fit and slimmed down, your weight may not change that much at all!