Can muscle cause clothes to fit different?!
Question: I started aerobics and resistance training right after Christmas and feel great. I am really beginning to see results in my arms, legs and bum. However, I've noticed it's a lot harder for me to lose weight, considering I'm on a diet of complex carbs, fruits and veggies, no sugar, no dairy, etc. and drinks tons of water everyday. In fact, I've noticed weight gain. Some of it I can attribute to some medication I'm on but I was wondering if muscle can cause clothes to feel tighter. I used to be a 6/7 pre workout regime and now I fit perfectly into an 8. I want to be toned but I also want to keep losing weight. My goal is 110. Perhaps my body is just not built to be that small?
Answers: I started aerobics and resistance training right after Christmas and feel great. I am really beginning to see results in my arms, legs and bum. However, I've noticed it's a lot harder for me to lose weight, considering I'm on a diet of complex carbs, fruits and veggies, no sugar, no dairy, etc. and drinks tons of water everyday. In fact, I've noticed weight gain. Some of it I can attribute to some medication I'm on but I was wondering if muscle can cause clothes to feel tighter. I used to be a 6/7 pre workout regime and now I fit perfectly into an 8. I want to be toned but I also want to keep losing weight. My goal is 110. Perhaps my body is just not built to be that small?
muscle actually increases your metabolism burning more fat the more muscle you have
maybe the medication your on is bloating you (making you retain water)
It could be partly the meds, but my guess is you're gaining muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat but burns calories, too. The shape of your muscles might change how your clothes fit. It's probably nothing to worry about. Keep up the good work!