Lost Total 8.5″ Since 3/14/08
Scales went up this time 2lbs to 252 from 250 on 3/14/08. Measurements went down for a total of 8.5" since 3/14/08, and 35" since 1/5/08.
Makes my goal weight of 210 look pretty far away, but I will get there. With all the changes in measurements it seems the weight would have dropped as well.
I hate it when the scales get possessed and go up! Makes me question my eating, was it worth it, maybe I should have had the pizza afterall? Anyway, I am shocked because 4 days last week and the week b4 I did cardio twice a day, plus lifted 5 days a week.
In regards to lifting - my weights are really going up, and it feels good.
In looking at my habits, I may not be drinking enough water, maybe I am ‘holding’ a gallon or two?
You know since I started using Purple Wraath my weight has not dropped much, but this is when my measurements sure started to change. I think the stuff contributes to good muscle gain. Tastes and smells bad, but I will have to give it Kudo’s.
My skin is yucky right now as it is more flabby than ever around the stomach. I do see it changing, got a 2 pack going, the other 4 are just being buggers.
I feel I should be happy for the last weeks, but am confused about the weight. Oh well, I’m not giving up now, because another 2 months and who knows what I will look like?
March 29, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Hey Jeff, thanks for commenting on my blog, here’s one right back at ya….you’re having great results, keep it up! As for your worries about the scales, it’s no mystery to me. You’re gaining muscle mass at the same rate as you’re losing body fat. The scales might stay the same for awhile, don’t sweat it. Let your measurements and how you look in the mirror be the judge of your success. I was obcessed with the scales for years while dieting unsuccessfully. The scales just made me feel like a failure. When I smartened up and started doing things right, I stayed away from the scales for 3 years. Now I weigh myself at the end of every month for curiousity, but I don’t care too much what they say. I’m getting great results and I don’t care how much I weigh at this point in my life.
I too want a six pack, but getting rid of that last layer of fat over the abs is a big challenge. I’ve made great progress over the last 5 months but still have a ways to go. You will get there if you stay consistent with your working out and clean eating over the long haul.
April 3, 2008 at 12:18 pm
What is Purple Wrath? Creatine??
Yes, agree…you are going muscle. Good thing. It will balance and shed. How is your diet??? Do you log your food, do you know how much you are eating and what ratio??
So….my friend, How are you??
Seems to me like all is well, and that makes me happy!! Have a great weekend…stop by to say HI sometime!!!
April 11, 2008 at 6:52 am
So easy to get obsessed with the scale, isn’t it? You’re a freakin’ beast, Jeff! Keep encouraging me/us by your example!