Scale???
Okay - I told myself to stay off the scale and for the most part I did until today. I felt good at the gym so I decided to step on the scale. I have actually gained weight!!! I’m wondering if it’s because I’m putting on more muscle than fat - don’t get me wrong, I still have a lot of fat to lose, but I noticed that I can lift more weight thant I could a couple of weeks ago. I haven’t added more since then, I just do more reps. I still need to lose a lot of fat around my mid section, but I can see definition in other areas. Is it possible not that I’m really into the strength training piece that I could be adding more mass while losing fat??? I went from about 218 to 208 and now I’m back up to 212 again. I’m eating healthy for the most part and feeling good. My overall goal is to lose fat and get the defintion I always wanted. Just not always 100% about my workout routine. Hmm???
August 4, 2009 at 12:38 pm
It’s definitely possible that you’ve gained muscle, so that you have gained weight while losing bodyfat. The scale is a lousy short-term gauge of prgress, since it does not take changes of body composition into account. Or, water retention, food in the body still in process of digestion, etc. (My weight can vary 3-5 lbs in just 1 or 2 days).
With that said, you did say that you’re eating healthy "for the most part". You ought to write down what you eat each day to really see whether you’re eating clean & with low enough carbs. Also, to see when you eat (should be every 2-3 hrs), and how much (portion control). Also you didn’t mention cardio, which is another factor in all this.
Good luck!
August 4, 2009 at 12:38 pm
It may have depended on if you had a cheat meal and your body was holding water or not! Also, if you weighed yourself later in the day and not in the morning right after you get up and go to the bathroom your weight is of course going to be up. The only advice I’d give you is, stay true to your diet with 90% compliance, so if you eat 42 meals a week, you can have 4 cheat meals. This works for me in the off season. I hope this helps.
August 4, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Hey Morton. I agree with the others. I would track your meals and see where it is that your falling short on your diet. What i would do is make sure you keep your heavy carbs for earlier in the day and make sure if you having a cheat meal its not too late at night. Also i would try and focus on hitting cardio afteryour workouts atleast 4 times a week. This definetly help me cut the fat. Lemme know if you have any questions buddy. I got you!