Body changing. Number not.

[Anonymous]

My weight has always been on the higher side of normal, but I'm very muscular, with pretty low fat. I'm the same weight as I was in high school, but about 3-4 sizes smaller because my body composition changed (for the better) since then.

I wouldn't worry too much about the number if you can help it. I only worry about my weight when it goes up by a lot in a short period of time. (like it did when I turned 40.)

[Anonymous]

Well, the number changed and is now down to 138. So who knows! ¯\_(?)_/¯

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I started seriously working out six months ago and have heard repeatedly how thin I look. But I haven't lost a pound. I'd actually rather look good and weigh the same than the inverse (though, would be nice if both happened!)

+1! Two family members recently asked me how I lost so much weight, and I tell them I haven't lost a single pound. But I'm slimmer and my clothes are fitting better and some are getting too big. I've been working out hard and eating much better for five months, and I'm getting to the place where I'm really ok with the number on the scale not going down (my weight is fine for my height).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're gaining muscle and losing fat. Why do you care so much about your weight?

Because in a doctor's office, one number gets you the overweight/obese talk, and another gets you actual healthcare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You're gaining muscle and losing fat. Why do you care so much about your weight?

Because in a doctor's office, one number gets you the overweight/obese talk, and another gets you actual healthcare.

Not if you have a halfway competent doctor that asks about your exercise habits, and can physically see you have more muscle mass to offset the BMI/weight guidelines (which are just that - a rough guideline, not impervious to details)