newmoon Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I don't own a scale, so I only get a weight check at the doctor's. So, went to the doctor's last week and after 1.5 years my weight is exactly the same, no change at all, yet body fat decreased from 19.7 to 17.2. I don't understand how I can drop body fat but not weight? Can someone explain, please? I am a regular exerciser and good-eater and have been for years, but I don't do any weight training so I don't know if this is normal? My theory is that fat turned to muscle?? Link to post Share on other sites
xxoo Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 How are they measuring body fat? My first guess it that it's not a very accurate measurement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 You don't grow muscle without weight training, fat doesn't turn to muscle. I'm guessing too that the measurement wasn't very accurate. It's very hard to get it right. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
hotpotato Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Are you sure you didn't gain muscle? Do your clothes fit differently? Yes, you can gain muscle without weight training. It depends on what kind of activity one is doing. How did the doc measure your body fat? if I wanted to measure my bodyfat, I'd get a dexa scan or water displacement, if I could afford it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
thefooloftheyear Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Someone that really knows how to properly use a caliper can get pretty close.... If you are relying on the devices sold where you put your hands on it and get a reading, forget it...They are worthless.. TFY Link to post Share on other sites
Author newmoon Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Are you sure you didn't gain muscle? Do your clothes fit differently? Yes, you can gain muscle without weight training. It depends on what kind of activity one is doing. How did the doc measure your body fat? if I wanted to measure my bodyfat, I'd get a dexa scan or water displacement, if I could afford it. they used a fancy scale that (presumably) told them. but based on the responses it seems they were off. Link to post Share on other sites
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