Why do I feel thinner but weigh the same?

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.”

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In this regard, can you lose inches and not weight without exercising?

There may be several reasons you’re losing inches but not weight. You could be simultaneously gaining muscle and losing fat through body recomposition or experiencing temporary water retention.

Likewise, how many pounds does it take to lose an inch off your stomach?

8 pounds

Also question is, is inch loss better than weight loss?

Muscles are compact and firm, but fat is not. This is the reason why you might have lost inches from your midsection, but the changes are not visible on the scale. This does not mean your weight loss program has failed. In fact, inch loss is considered as a healthier way of losing weight.

Why I don’t lose weight but I lose inches?

It’s possible to get thinner without actually seeing a change in your weight. This happens when you lose body fat while gaining muscle. Your weight may stay the same, even as you lose inches, a sign that you’re moving in the right direction. … Another reason scale weight isn’t so reliable is that it changes all the time.

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