WTF?
Okay, so I’m taking my stats every week and I’m seeing some pretty consistent, steady decreases in weight and body fat. I’m not "trying" to lose weight, but body fat, yes. So this morning I weigh in at 131 (no surprise cause I actually weigh myself everyday), down 4 pounds from last Saturday and my body fat says 11.6% which is up just a tad. Which means, I’m losing muscle!!!???? How could that be?????? I’m lifting heavy. Diet is ULTRA clean, no cheats. Calories are around 1800 to 2000. Only 3 days of low intensity cardio for 20-25 minutes (actually, only 2 days so far this week, cause day 3 is today). In my mind, it doesn’t compute…no way should I be losing muscle. And…last night when working out, I thought my biceps looked bigger. Could it be hormonal? Input? Please??????
April 11, 2007 at 7:04 pm
When you find out let me know; I think I am in the same boat.
April 13, 2007 at 10:16 pm
If you’re using the TANITA weight and bodyfat scale. I think the BF is inconsistent sometimes. I have one myself, and I know some mornings, the BF "off". Maybe buy a capilar can help?
April 14, 2007 at 6:21 am
No Tanita…I use the Omron…not just a straight reading though…I found a formula that seems to be pretty accurate for female bodybuilders…anyway…today, my weight is still at 131 and bf% is much lower, so I’m thinking it was due to hormonal/cycle issues. Thanks for the input!!!