Same weight different shape?

[gatorkong]

Hi, I didn't know where to post this question; I guessed everyone would respond with "eat more" so I figured here was the best place

I was just wanting to know if what I am currently experiencing is normal or should I take it as a sign to change something.

I've been training maybe 2-3 months now and have been happy with my progress. There's a noticeable change in my physique, people that I know ask if I've been working out etc. My arms are over an inch larger in diameter, I'm lifting 100% heavier weights on almost all my exercises compared to my first day...

However, despite my apparent progress and change in body shape, I am about the same weight as when I started. Is this normal?

I am all natural and have put together the following diet which I have only just started maintaining the last few days or so Also, My BF% was 13% when I started and is about the same now 12%:

------- meal 1: ----- Prot (g) --- Carbs (g) ---- Fat (g) --- Cals

1 cup oatmeal ---------- 12 -------- 32.7 ---------- 6.3 ------ 235

6 egg whites ----------- 21.6 ------- 1.4 ---------- 0.3 ------ 103

2 egg yokes ------------ 5.4 -------- 1.2 ---------- 9.0 ------ 109
__________________________________________________ __________
----------------------- 39.2 ------- 35.3 ------- 15.7 ------ 447

--------- meal 2 (PWO): ----- Prot (g) --- Carbs (g) ---- Fat (g) --- Cals

Protein Powder --------- 34.9 ------- 34.7 ---------- 2.0 ------ 296

3/4 Cup of Oats -------- 9.7 -------- 40.7 ---------- 3.8 ------ 233
__________________________________________________ __________
----------------------- 44.6 ------- 75.4 --------- 5.8 ------ 530


---------- meal 3: ----- Prot (g) --- Carbs (g) ---- Fat (g) --- Cals

6oz Chicken Breast ------ 51.7 -------- 0.0 ---------- 5.9 ------ 275

1 cup Rice --------------- 3.5 -------- 30.1 -------- 3.9 ------ 169

1 cup Veggies ----------- 5.2 -------- 23.8 ---------- 4.0 ------ 151
__________________________________________________ __________
------------------------- 60.4 ------- 53.9 ------- 13.8 ------ 595


---------- meal 4: ----- Prot (g) --- Carbs (g) ---- Fat (g) --- Cals

6oz Beef Steak -------- 46.4 -------- 0.0 ---------- 25.5 ---- 428

Green Salad ----------- 2.5--------- 5.3 ---------- 0.4 ------- 28

1 cup Veggies --------- 5.2 -------- 23.8 ---------- 4.0 ------ 151

Sweet Potato ---------- 2.3 ------- 23.6 ---------- 0.2 ------ 103
__________________________________________________ __________
----------------------- 56.4 ------- 52.1 ------- 30.1 ------ 710


-------- meal 5: ----- Prot (g) --- Carbs (g) ---- Fat (g) --- Cals

1/4 cup Tuna ---------- 28.1 -------- 0.0 ---------- 0.9 ------ 128

1 cup Rice ------------- 3.5 -------- 30.1 ---------- 3.9 ------ 169
__________________________________________________ __________
----------------------- 31.7 ------- 30.1 --------- 4.8 ------- 297


--------- meal 6: ----- Prot (g) --- Carbs (g) ---- Fat (g) --- Cals

6oz Turkey Breast ------ 51.7 -------- 0.0 ----------5.9 ------ 275

1/2 cup Quinoa -------- 11.1 -------- 58.6 --------- 4.9 ------ 318

1 cup Veggies ---------- 5.2 -------- 23.8 -------- 4.0 ------ 151
__________________________________________________ __________
----------------------- 68.0 ------- 82.4 ------- 14.8 ----- 744


__________________________________________________ ___________
Totals --------------- Prot (g) --- Carbs (g) ---- Fat (g) --- Cals

----------------------- 297.8 ------ 324.5 ------- 84.6 ---- 3,295


Protein: 37%

Carbohydrates: 40%

Fat: 23%


Is it just that Im only a few months in or will my diet bring about the change in weight once Ive been on it for longer?

Thanks

[lovbyts]

What are you goals, loosing weight or being in better shape? Skinny or good build?

Like I tell most people at the gym and here, STOP looking at the scale, unless you are bulking and already in good shape.

If you can see the difference in the mirror and people are making comments isnt that the real goal? Who cares what the numbers on the scale says. I was a fat ass 2 years ago at 205+ lbs. Now I would LOVE to get back up to 205 and will reach it in time but it wont be fat and it's OBVIOUS in the mirror.

[Damienm05]

You've got yourself a really nice bulking diet there; assuming your training is solid - you're going to gain muscle mass and it weighs a lot more than loose body fat. Don't worry about the scale. However, I will say that if you're looking to speed up fat loss, you'd be better off taking the carbs out of your last 2 meals. Bed isn't death as some people seem to think; you are still burning some calories, but you will not be using those final 2 servings for energy in this state and they are stored. But I mean, you're shape is changing and you're looking good, right? Isn't that really the goal?

[Twist]

great job with the diet my friend.

[Sfla80]

diet looks great

What are your stats bro? or maybe i missed it?

[gatorkong]

Thanks bro, 6'4" 190 lbs (3 lb heavier than when I started the thread :S?).. want to get to 210-220 lbs or so, clean 25lbs

[Twist]

toss the scale, go by the mirror.

[Twist]

since your added 3lbs did you add more food? If I gained three pounds I would have to add another meal at least for maintenance alone, nevermind bulk

[gatorkong]

A whole meal for 3lbs? Im not sure if I will still be 3lb heavier tonight, I tend to fluctuate quite a bit.

Thanks for bringing that to my attention though, I hadn't thought about changing my diet as I grew before you said that. I lack common sense or something, seems obvious now.

[Twist]

microcalibration is the problem i see with everyone, especially when they do cycles. when they come off they still eat small so they lose.