9 Signs You’re In a Recomp

If the scale has stopped moving but your clothes are fitting better, you’re probably in a recomp—a phase where you’re losing fat and building muscle at the same time. Since muscle weighs more than fat, your body can become leaner and stronger without the scale changing much. This can be frustrating if you’ve relied on the scale to measure progress, but it doesn’t mean you’re not improving. Instead of focusing on your weight, look at other signs of progress like how you feel, how your clothes fit, and your strength gains. Check out the journaling guide in this post to help track your true progress!