Dieting and working out... yet im only losing inches? when will the scale drop?

i weight train lightly and do intense cardio 4-5 x a week for an hour at a time. i eat up to 1400 cals a day all healthy stuff and proteins, ive been doing this for a little over a month now and im slowly losing inches, no scale weight.. whats up with that?

Public Comments

1. Doesn't matter the weight all that matters is the inches!
2. inch's is good at least its something. dont rush your body your doing great
3. You are gaining muscle and that weighs more than fat does. Just stick with it and you will lose in the scale too! Good Luck & Keep Up the Great Work!
4. There's nothing wrong with that - it sounds like you're burning fat and building muscle, so good job! Muscle is more dense than fat, so that explains why the scale is the same even though you're getting smaller. Even though you weigh the same, it's healthier weight, and you probably look smaller/better, so good job!
5. Your biggest mistake is reading the scale. Exercising adds muscle mass. Muscle mass adds weight. Since you are losing inches, that's a plus and the only thing that matters. Stop reading the scale and continue with the measurements.
6. Remember muscle weighs more than fat, so you are losing fat since your losing inches, but your also gaining muscle which will cause you to remain the same weight if not make you gain weight. Don't be so worried about your weight, wow adults should eat at least 2000 cals a day.
7. I would be happy if I was you. Most people that only loose weight, are loosing excess water. Muscle is heavier than fat. If you are actually loosing inches, you are more than achieving your goal; You are also toning up your muscle. Keep up the good work.
8. But that IS a good thing. If you keep it up, the scale will eventually go down, but you are losing fat. Trust me. You are replacing fat with muscle and muscle is what burns the fat. Losing inches proves that. Muscle does weigh more than fat. Don't be a slave to the numbers on the scale. They don't tell the true story. You're definitely on the right track. Keep it up!
9. You're building muscle and losing fat. Muscle weighs more than fat, so you aren't actually losing any weight, despite getting more slender. What you are getting is the ideal result, and shows that your training is working out well. You'll be both strong and sleek if you keep it up! If you want the reassurance of dropping numbers, why not get a body fat % calculator (you can buy these in scale form)?
10. hey, congratualations on your work. Let me just tell you, those inches is a better indication of your progress. By working out, you have made your bones denser, and made fat into muscle. both these things are heavier than fat, thats why you havent dropped on the scale. I'm sure you feel better, and are happier with the way you look. Please dont concentrate on the scale, it will do bad for you. Good luck, and keep up the good work.
11. I have experienced the same thing. I have been on 1300 to 1500 cal a day since last Oct 30th. I have only lost 4 lbs. I have gone from a size 30 to a size 24/26. Unfortunately muscle weighs more than fat so toning can actually add lbs. At least that is what I was told at Bally's. Just keep on doing what you are doing. The weight will come off eventually. Be careful with the healthy stuff. Some vegetables and nearly all fruit are very high in carbs and carbs add weight more than fat does.
12. If you lose 1 - 2 lbs a month, you are doing well. Take it off gradually and it will stay off. You are doing the right thing by making a LIFESTYLE change rather than a temporary change in diet. If you are a regular weight to begin with, your body will seek balance. For 5'4", a weight of 115 - 135 is OK, depending on your body type. Also, it is normal for a woman to gain and lose up to 5 lbs per month due to the menstrual cycle.