{"id":9057,"date":"2020-09-04T19:54:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T19:54:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=9057"},"modified":"2025-08-28T07:01:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T07:01:22","slug":"how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Pounds To Lose An Inch: Measure Your Weight Loss By Your Waistline"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch\/#How_Many_Pounds_to_Lose_an_Inch_Fat_Loss_vs_Weight_Loss\" >How Many Pounds to Lose an Inch: Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch\/#What_is_a_Healthy_Waist_Circumference\" >What is a Healthy Waist Circumference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch\/#How_Quickly_Can_You_Lose_Weight\" >How Quickly Can You Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch\/#How_Can_You_Lose_an_Inch_of_Belly_Fat_in_Four_Weeks\" >How Can You Lose an Inch of Belly Fat in Four Weeks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch\/#Can_you_lose_inches_off_your_body_without_losing_weight\" >Can you lose inches off your body without losing weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch\/#How_long_can_a_weight_loss_plateau_last\" >How long can a weight loss plateau last?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch\/#Why_did_I_gain_weight_so_fast_after_losing_it\" >Why did I gain weight so fast after losing it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_lose_1_inch_off_the_waist\" >How long does it take to lose 1 inch off the waist?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-pounds-to-lose-an-inch\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring your weight loss success may seem like an easy task \u2013 just stand on the scales, and you\u2019ll see everything you need. However, in reality, scales do not tell you the whole truth. In fact, scales may be profoundly misleading. One of the sustainable practices for measuring fat loss is tracking the loss of inches in your waistline.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=losing_inches_not_weight&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=losing_inches_not_weight\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many pounds does it take to lose an inch off your waist? Read this article to find out the speed of progress you can reasonably expect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=losing_inches_not_weight\">Start transforming your body now! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Pounds_to_Lose_an_Inch_Fat_Loss_vs_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>How Many Pounds to Lose an Inch: Fat Loss vs. Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measuring your waist circumference is considered a reliable way of tracking your weight loss progress because, unlike your scales, it takes into account the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/losing-weight-vs-losing-fat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">distinction between weight loss and fat loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss is a decrease in your overall body weight. This weight includes muscle, fat, and water in the body. This is what your scales show you when you hop on them in the morning: you\u2019ve simply lost some pounds. Fat loss, by contrast, is a reduction in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-body-fat\/\">body fat<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waist circumference is a better indicator of fat loss than scales as muscles weigh the same as fat, but their size is different. This makes a lot of difference, particularly when you work out regularly and stick to a healthy diet at the same time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=losing_inches_not_weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Stock-image-15.png\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you train, you replace fat with muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/331803-how-many-pounds-do-i-have-to-lose-to-drop-an-inch\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Your scales won\u2019t display this, but by measuring waist circumference, you\u2019ll see quite a telling difference. One pound of fat equals one pound of muscle, and the scales won\u2019t move. However, your waist circumference changes because muscles are smoother and more compact and they take up less space in your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Healthy_Waist_Circumference\"><\/span><b>What is a Healthy Waist Circumference?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy waist circumference is less than 40 inches for men and less than 35 inches for women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/calculating-your-waist-circumference#:~:text=For%20your%20best%20health%2C%20your,other%20part%20of%20your%20body.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If your waist circumference is larger than this, you should consult your doctor to make the next steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To measure your waist circumference, you only need a tape measure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start at the top of your hip bone and bring the tape measure all the way around your body, level with your belly button.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure it\u2019s not too tight and it\u2019s straight, even at the back. Avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-holding-your-breath\/\">holding your breath<\/a> while you measure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the number on the tape measure precisely after exhaling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-weight-after-50\/\"><i>How to Lose Weight After 50: Discover 23 Ways to Lose the &#8220;Dad Bod&#8221; or Menopause Belly After 50<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Stock-image-5.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Quickly_Can_You_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>How Quickly Can You Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy weight loss pace is approximately 1-2 pounds per week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/losing_weight\/index.html#:~:text=But%20people%20who%20lose%20weight,daily%20eating%20and%20exercise%20habits.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). More rapid weight loss is likely to harm your body and won\u2019t provide sustainable results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many pounds does it take to lose an inch? Generally, it takes approximately 8 pounds to lose your first inch. This is because most of it will be water weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more rapid drop in pounds in the first weeks of your journey is normal, mostly because of water weight. When you get into a calorie deficit, your body gets the energy it requires by initially releasing its stores of glycogen, a type of carbohydrate that is stored in your muscles and liver (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/weight-loss-plateau\/art-20044615#:~:text=So%20as%20you%20lose%20weight,eat%2C%20you%20reach%20a%20plateau.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glycogen is stored with water, so when you burn that glycogen to get energy, it releases water, which causes rapid water weight loss. Your weight loss will become slower when you have gotten rid of that water weight. As a consequence, your waist size reduction will also slow down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=losing_inches_not_weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/olesia-mat.png\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Lose_an_Inch_of_Belly_Fat_in_Four_Weeks\"><\/span><b>How Can You Lose an Inch of Belly Fat in Four Weeks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you\u2019ve seen, the maximum healthy weight loss pace is up to 2 pounds per week, while your first inch requires a loss of around 8 pounds. Therefore, it is entirely possible to lose an inch in four weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, you need to maintain a specific calorie deficit. To lose one pound per week, you need to reach a total calorie deficit of approximately 3,500 calories per week, which equates to 500 calories per day. To lose two pounds per week, double that number to get a 1,000-calorie per day deficit and 7,000 calories per week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/ways-to-lose-2-pounds-a-week-3495540#:~:text=To%20lose%20one%20pound%20per,or%207000%20calories%20per%20week.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This level of calorie deficit may be difficult to achieve without reducing your calorie intake to an unsafe level, so it\u2019s recommended that you also include calorie-burning <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-benefits-of-exercise\/\">exercises<\/a> as part of your daily activities. You can create a deficit by burning more calories and\/or by reducing your calorie intake. By doing both at the same time, you won\u2019t need to do either to the extreme.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=losing_inches_not_weight\">start transforming your life now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ready-23.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_lose_inches_off_your_body_without_losing_weight\"><\/span><strong>Can you lose inches off your body without losing weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can lose inches off your body without losing weight due to a process called body recomposition (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/uk\/fitness\/strength-training\/a708480\/how-many-steps-to-lose-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This process involves losing fat while simultaneously building muscle, which results in a leaner and more toned appearance, even without significant weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle is significantly more dense than fat, which means that the same volume of muscle will weigh more than the same volume of fat. It is also more compact and takes up less space in the body. This is why someone can appear slimmer and more toned with a higher muscle mass, even if their weight has not changed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_weight_loss_plateau_last\"><\/span><strong>How long can a weight loss plateau last?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A weight loss plateau can last anything from a few weeks to several months. This is because our bodies are designed to adapt and regulate, which makes it more difficult to continue losing weight at the same rate as when we first started our weight loss journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a plateau, it is important to re-evaluate your diet and exercise routine and make any necessary changes. Sometimes simple adjustments such as increasing physical activity or changing your macronutrient ratios can help you break through a plateau and continue your progress towards your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_I_gain_weight_so_fast_after_losing_it\"><\/span><strong>Why did I gain weight so fast after losing it?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaining weight fast after losing it may mean you have chosen a weight loss method that is not sustainable or healthy for your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many fad diets and extreme calorie restrictions can result in quick initial weight loss, but this often has a rebound effect with rapid weight gain once the restrictive eating pattern is ended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people don\u2019t understand that weight loss isn\u2019t the destination, weight maintenance is. Once you reach your target weight, you need a strategy to maintain it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on long-term, sustainable changes rather than short-term solutions when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. Slow and steady progress may not be as exciting, but it is more likely to have lasting results.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_lose_1_inch_off_the_waist\"><\/span><strong>How long does it take to lose 1 inch off the waist?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no set timeframe for losing one inch off your waist and it\u2019s impossible to predict where your body will lose fat first or last. The rate at which you lose inches off your waist is also dependent on factors such as genetics, age, and overall body composition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a healthy and sustainable approach to weight loss typically results in a slow and steady reduction of body fat over time. This means that losing one inch off your waist may take anything from two to four weeks or more depending on your starting point and your consistency with diet and exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/health-fitness\/diet\/weight-loss\/easy-ways-how-to-lose-inch-off-waist-in-week-trim-belly-fat\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=losing_inches_not_weight&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=losing_inches_not_weight\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many pounds does it take to lose an inch? The first inch will take approximately 8 pounds, while the next will be slower to achieve. To get the most out of your weight loss project, follow a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balanced diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and check these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/skinny-waist-big-butt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best exercises to reduce belly fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Measuring your weight loss success may seem like an easy task \u2013 just stand on the scales, and you\u2019ll see everything you need. However, in reality, scales do not tell you the whole truth. In fact, scales may be profoundly misleading. 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