Can women grow muscle without losing weight?

[annabarrera]

I read it somewhere on internet that women body is not capable of bulking up like body builder.
I have been working out for three months (mostly body combat, spinning, zumba and little bit of chest press and weight lifting) 5 days a week and only lose about 7 lbs. but somehow i can see my calves getting muscular and my arms biceps too. but my tummy still has belly rolls hence i still look fat (although when i check my body fat composition my visceral fat is only 3, and my muscle mass is increasing)
but i start to worry because i don't want to bulk up, i just want to be lean, and the my muscle seems to appears to places which i don't want to.
I like working out and i want to keep doing it, but i am afraid i will have bigger calves and arms, but my fat on stomach and thigh stay the same.

[apearce]

Everyone is different though, GENERALLY, women don't build muscle nearly as easily or quickly as men. You do need some muscle to stay healthy, and you would generally need more if you are exercising heavily. If you are worried about what guys think, don't be because I can tell you that most of the guys I know don't want girls with sticks for limbs. Personally, I like a girl with some good muscle tone ;). Also, maybe you should do more cardio, and lower weight, higher rep exercises.

As far as fat goes, though cut out excess (especially processed) sugars, and eat lean proteins to keep you full, drink plenty of water, that kind of thing. ITS NOT ALL CALORIES IN-CALORIES OUT, lol, your body is highly adaptive to your lifestyle, so if you just starve yourself that may not work. Also, maybe you should do more cardio, and lower weight, higher rep exercises.

[atcnew]

thats not true there are female body builders and about your workout that sounds about right, muscle weighs more and if your not liking your results change up your workout, talk to people at the gym.

[RunRunKGB]

You are not going to bulk up doing what you are doing. You are more then likely just losing body fat, which is exposing the muscle underneath. This is a good thing! :)

Belly fat is usually the hardest to get rid of. Abs are made in the kitchen, so if you really want to lean out, I would suggest a low carb/high protein diet in addition to your exercise. And drink LOTS of water! A lot of people leave out the water, and wonder why they don't get results. Water, water, water!

[Climber]

Yes, you will not bulk up without steroids. If you don't burn enough fat, it means you train on a high level. For fat burning include some low intensity cardio for long periods. I train a lot for climbing and use heavy weights in the gym. I only get lean, but don't bulk up.

[Climber]

@asker: but do not forget that, when losing fat, your muscles will become more visible. And you will loose some curves.

[Prof_Don]

Maybe u should lower your calorie content a bit. Try reducing by about 200 and see where your body is in a few weeks.

[doireallyneedone]

Do more cardio. Try and stick to a diet with specific total calories.

[jacquesvol]

since fat has lower densiry than muscle, if you train to get muscles, you'll replace fat by muscle and weigh more.

[foreverxinsanity]

Do more cardio and cals. Chest presses and weight lifting aren't going to help you lose any stomach fat.

[TheSpartan]

It is literally impossible for a woman to "bulk up"without steroids--unless you have some very rare hormonal condition.

Don't worry about it. In fact, start Stronglifts 5x5.

[skeptic007]

you need muscle to lose weight with out it nothing will happen

[majulinka1911]

Best thing to do is put weight on.. And then work out ur muscles...

[bhale2012]

I'd do more cardio and cut down on weights