Gym on Sidechat | WHY. Does my inbody scan show that I managed to LOSE muscle in my legs over the past 6 months, while I’ve been hammering them 3x a week??!! Yet I do upper body 1x a week and my arms gained muscle. WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK. ALL FOR FUCKING NOTHING.

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Gym 38w

WHY. Does my inbody scan show that I managed to LOSE muscle in my legs over the past 6 months, while I’ve been hammering them 3x a week??!! Yet I do upper body 1x a week and my arms gained muscle. WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK. ALL FOR FUCKING NOTHING.

Anonymous 38w

Inbody scans aren’t very accurate because the measure muscle, fat, etc through water. Meaning if you ate more sodium and are therefore holding more water that could alter the numbers

Anonymous 38w

Overtraining?

Anonymous 38w

Did you get stronger in your legs? If so then don’t worry they’re probably bigger now

Anonymous

#1 38w

I have been eating more sodium lately…that would make it seem like I lost muscle?

Anonymous

#3 38w

Maybe??

Anonymous

#2 38w

Stronger slightly yes!

Anonymous

OP 38w

Yes, because your body holding more water means that the inbody scan reads more fat mass and less overall muscle mass. It’s not a super consistent way to measure body composition.

Anonymous

#1 38w

Ohh interesting. I thought it was the opposite, that more water retention = more muscle mass cuz muscle includes water and fat is hydrophobic. Good to know!

Anonymous 38w

Ok thank you ☺️