Hmmmm..Question
I have started focusing more on my cardio as I have seen that every time I weight train I continue to gain 2-3 lbs almost immediately.(like next morning or even that night!!)
I know the whole thing about muscle weighing more than fat and blah bleh..but really I am looking to lose another 20 before I start really toning up. Its frustrating to see the scale go up at all. I have my calorie deficit down to a science where I should be losing 2 lbs a week easy. Calorie cycling to keep my metabolism from slowing and eating clean along with working out like an animal. First week was a breeze dropped 3 lbs and now back up 2…
I want to know why I see these increases 2-3 days following weight training?? Whats the scientific reason?? and should I just completely cut it out of my training schedule until I get down to my goal weight! I feel shameful not lifting weights, but I want to be lean first!!! I want a toned body, but I reallywant to see that scale hit 135 before this cruise. Not to mention I want to be victorious in this biggest losers challenge. I have promised myself I would use the cash if I won to do nothing other than stock up on clothes for my cruise! Help please! :0)
September 1, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Sorry Lori Anne……I’m not seein’ it. It makes not one whit of difference what the scale says, as long as you’re progressing. And lowering the # on the scale does not equate with progress. Losing lbs, just to hit 135 on the scale, will equate to losing muscle (and not necessarily BF), if you drop cut back on lifting (or worse, drop it altogether). Hit the weights, throw in HIIT in your cardio, and focus on the diet. The diet’s the answer. If need be, log everything you eat, how much, & how often. Good luck!
September 1, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Thats the thing. I do..I am almost to the point of obsession. I log every last calorie, even if I eat 1/8 cup of blueberries. I log it. Calories are at a decent, but not too low number and I eat clean as possible. I know in my heart of hearts I wont be happy with progress without the weights, I’m just trying to figure out why this isnt going so smoothly!