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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]female, naturally slim, have always done some form of regular exercise which included lifting weights.

About 6 months ago I abandoned my regular gym routine, because I was bored out of my mind and frankly wasn't seeing any improvement, and started a new workout program centered around isometric, small movement exercise - specifically barre class.  The class is a killer, and is a great workout.  My whole body has become tighter/firmer, but along with this I've noticed my jeans are now tighter.  Not so tight that I can't wear them but I can for sure notice it.

I've also gained 2lbs over that same period of time.

No changes with my health and my eating habits haven't changed.

Your new workout may be changing your body composition. If you were lifting and now are not getting enough resistance training you body fat may have increase while you muscle mass decreased. That may explain why 2 pounds is making your jeans tighter, 2 pounds is not much but changing body composition and two pounds might be noticeable.  A lot of people say they think they have become firmer from  a new work out ( I do body composition testing at work) only to find they have gain fat. (maybe mental ).

Has anyone else, specifically women, experienced this? and if so, is this temporary or is this my new normal?  [/quote][/quote]

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