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Why am I staying the same weight but getting fatter?
1. You have gained muscle mass. Since dense muscle tissue takes up less space than fat, it’s possible you may weigh the same (or even more) yet appear slimmer than another person with the same weight, a similar height and frame because of the difference in your body composition.”
Can you stay the same weight and gain fat?
But to build muscle, you have to eat more calories than you burn. However, your body is smarter than you may give it credit for, and by keeping a close eye on your diet (specifically when you eat what) and your training, you can absolutely lose fat and gain muscle at the same time.
Why is my face getting fat but I’m not gaining weight?
The reason behind excess face fat is poor diet, lack of exercise, aging, or genetic conditions. Fat is usually more visible in the cheeks, jowls, under the chin, and neck.
Why have I suddenly got fatter?
Weight gain and fluctuations in weight can happen for a variety of reasons. Many people progressively gain weight as they age or make changes to their lifestyle. However, fast weight gain can be a sign of an underlying health condition, such as a problem with the thyroid, kidneys, or heart.
What does it mean when you lose weight but look fat?
Your body weight includes the mass of your body fat and a fat-free mass, or lean body mass – your muscles, bones, organs, and water (1). A very real possibility is that when you notice that you are losing weight but look fatter, there is a high chance that you only lost water weight or muscle mass, or both.
Why do I look thinner but weigh more than I am?
However, the same mass of muscle weighs more than the same mass of fat, which may explain why you appear thinner but weigh more. If you’ve been strength training and gaining weight it may be partly because of your exercise routine and diet.
Does muscle weigh more than fat when losing weight?
When it comes to losing weight, it is more important to focus on fat loss rather than the number on the scale. There is a misconception that muscle weighs more than fat, but this is not entirely true. The difference is that muscle is more compact than fat, which means that it takes up less space.
What happens if you have too much fat in your body?
Although body fat is essential, having too much fat may lead to some serious health conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and many others (3). Especially dangerous is visceral fat – a type of fat that is accumulated around your abdominal organs (9).