My stomach is losing in some areas and gaining in others

[Bella button]

Hi,
I am new to losing weight, I started at 252 pounds and now down to 234. I use the scale but also measure to see if I am still on track even if the scale doesn't move. This morning while doing measurements I noticed my upperand lower stomach had both lost an inch each but my natural waistline went up a inch and a half. This was super discouraging .
I work out 5-6 times a week, I go swimming, do yoga and weights and some cardio at the gym. I eat only whole foods, nothing processed. Still struggle time from time with chocolate. I started January 1 2018 and feel like I am making ok progress because it's a lifestyle change not just weight loss but this stomach thing is a real knife in the heart. Any advise would be welcomed.

 

[-Cory-]

Hi Bella. Welcome to the forum! If I had to guess, your natural waist line might have grown for a couple reasons. It's probably water bloat, but it could also be your obliques. Do you work your abs a lot? My brother's girlfriend was doing a lot of oblique work and her natural waistline got larger. Either way, I doubt it is fat gain. I wouldn't let it bother you too much and congratulations on your current progress!

 

[Bella button]

Hi Bella. Welcome to the forum! If I had to guess, your natural waist line might have grown for a couple reasons. It's probably water bloat, but it could also be your obliques. Do you work your abs a lot? My brother's girlfriend was doing a lot of oblique work and her natural waistline got larger. Either way, I doubt it is fat gain. I wouldn't let it bother you too much and congratulations on your current progress!

Thank you, I am doing some ab work. I hope it's water or muscle.