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MusicIsLife · 25th Jul 2012, 05:44 PM

Hey all,

I was just wondering if someone could answer my question: I'm 5'6", and I am currently 190lbs, but I don't exactly look it. I'd say I look around 160-170 at the most, but I've been exercising 3-5 times per week, biking 11k each time.

The thing is, I can't figure out how I weigh so much and don't look it. And this isn't a new thing for me. I've always been heavier than I look. Can someone explain where all the fat is?

ps. I AM trying to slim down, shrinking my portion sizes and stuff like that.

Lad123 · 25th Jul 2012, 06:03 PM

Muscle weighs more than fat so maybe you have more muscle than you realise and its just covered below the fat?

Also I think we can have a distorted vision of ourselves when we look in the mirror. For instance, an anorexic thinks he or she is fat even though its clearly not the case. I'm not saying you are deluded lol xD but its just a possibility.

prism · 26th Jul 2012, 12:05 AM

Muscle weighs sooo much more than fat. While you "slim down," make sure you're on a diet that burns fat AND feeds your muscles. Foods low in fat content, but high in protein. Lose weight without losing muscle mass! Good luck!

ameliawesome · 26th Jul 2012, 04:16 PM

just more proof that numbers don't really matter

i used to weigh around 200 at 5'7" and no one ever believed me. i believe the reason is that i am/have always been proportionate. i never had an enormous chest or enormous tummy or enormous butt, i was proportionately thick all over. are you built that way?

ANightDude · 26th Jul 2012, 07:15 PM

Like others have said, with the workouts you're doing, you're simply gaining a lot of muscle. Muscle is pretty heavy. It might be a "big number", but it's completely fine if its muscle. Nothing to worry about.

25th Jul 2012, 05:44 PM	#1
MusicIsLife EC Addict Full Member Gender: Trans Male Orientation: I like girls :) Out Status: Some people Location: Montréal, QC Age: 24 Posts: 1,792 Join Date: Dec 2007	Weighing nearly 200lbs but I don't look it? Hey all, I was just wondering if someone could answer my question: I'm 5'6", and I am currently 190lbs, but I don't exactly look it. I'd say I look around 160-170 at the most, but I've been exercising 3-5 times per week, biking 11k each time. The thing is, I can't figure out how I weigh so much and don't look it. And this isn't a new thing for me. I've always been heavier than I look. Can someone explain where all the fat is? ps. I AM trying to slim down, shrinking my portion sizes and stuff like that.

25th Jul 2012, 06:03 PM	#2
Lad123 Shine bright like a diamond Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Sister, sister-in-law, cousin, 3 friends Location: England Age: 24 Posts: 669 Join Date: Apr 2012	Re: Weighing nearly 200lbs but I don't look it? Muscle weighs more than fat so maybe you have more muscle than you realise and its just covered below the fat? Also I think we can have a distorted vision of ourselves when we look in the mirror. For instance, an anorexic thinks he or she is fat even though its clearly not the case. I'm not saying you are deluded lol xD but its just a possibility.

26th Jul 2012, 12:05 AM	#3
prism ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Full Member Gender: Female Location: NYC Age: 22 Posts: 630 Join Date: Jun 2012	Re: Weighing nearly 200lbs but I don't look it? Muscle weighs sooo much more than fat. While you "slim down," make sure you're on a diet that burns fat AND feeds your muscles. Foods low in fat content, but high in protein. Lose weight without losing muscle mass! Good luck!

26th Jul 2012, 04:16 PM	#4
ameliawesome Banned Regular Member Gender: bender Orientation: homo Out Status: out is in Location: south jersey shore Age: 26 Posts: 601 Join Date: Mar 2012	Re: Weighing nearly 200lbs but I don't look it? just more proof that numbers don't really matter i used to weigh around 200 at 5'7" and no one ever believed me. i believe the reason is that i am/have always been proportionate. i never had an enormous chest or enormous tummy or enormous butt, i was proportionately thick all over. are you built that way?

26th Jul 2012, 07:15 PM	#5
ANightDude EC's Film Moron Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Age: 18 Posts: 2,009 Join Date: May 2008	Re: Weighing nearly 200lbs but I don't look it? Like others have said, with the workouts you're doing, you're simply gaining a lot of muscle. Muscle is pretty heavy. It might be a "big number", but it's completely fine if its muscle. Nothing to worry about. __________________ "Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." -- Abraham Lincoln

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