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I'm getting smaller but my weight on the scale is increasing after lifting small weights (10 lb -20 lb) and doing light cardio. could this be because i am building lean muscle??
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Muscle is denser than adipose tissue, and a gain in muscle mass would result in a minor weight gain, assuming that dietary intake remained the same.
Answered 4/6/2022
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Yes, muscle weighs more than adipose ( fatty) tissue., so this is a possible explanation for your result.
Answered 4/7/2022
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A pound of fat& a pound of muscle both weigh a pound. Muscle is denser & takes up less space though & tones the body. However If you're gaining weight you're taking in more calories than you expend. Exercise alone doesn't guarantee weight loss. Calories count!
Answered 4/7/2022
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