Body Image Insights
Changes in body shape and firmness often go unnoticed by individuals, despite their partners' observations. Focusing solely on the scale can be misleading, as body composition changes—like muscle gain and fat loss—may not reflect on it. It's crucial to track body fat trends over time, considering hydration and consistency, rather than relying on a single measurement.In this clip
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Is it a good sign that my body fat has visibly changed and I can see more muscular development, but the number on the scale hasn’t really changed at all, even though I was eating around maintenance and slightly in a surplus during the last phase of the MAPS Aesthetic program? This question is related to the episode 1614: Bioelectrical Impedance Body Fat Measurements, Training Post-Pregnancy & More (Live Coaching) and the clip Scale vs. Strength.
My electrical impedance scales show that my body fat varies between 16.3% and 16.8%, but it doesn’t always correspond with how I look or feel.
I am a 36-year-old female, I am 5'2", and I weigh 132 lbs. I strength train 4 times per week. Why might there be a discrepancy between the scale readings and my appearance?