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02-05-2010, 11:49 AM #1Registered User
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Is This Normal When Starting Out?
Hello,
I started a heavy diet and weight lifting/cardio regimen 3 weeks ago. I lost 4 pounds in the first week, going from 184 to 180. But the last 2 weeks, I have not lost a pound on the scale
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My measurement around my stomach and sides have gone down, and the firmness of the fat has gotten more jiggly...assuming its getting looser because Im losing fat.
I realize 3 weeks is not a very long time to see any results on the scale, but does it sound like my results so far are normal? Im just discouraged because I want to lose around 1 to 2 pounds a week and the last 2 weeks it still says Im 180. Ive been doing everything correctly according to my composition.
Im thinking maybe it takes a good month or so before the scale actually starts reflecting my fat loss. Does this sound correct?
Thank you for your help
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02-05-2010, 06:34 PM #2Registered User
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02-05-2010, 07:23 PM #3Un~Bulking ELITE MEMBER
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Stop watching The Biggest Loser.
One lb. a week is a realistic amount....be patient.
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02-05-2010, 07:34 PM #4Im skitzophrenic& so am I ELITE MEMBER
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Originally Posted by DaMayor
One lb. a week is a realistic amount....be patient.
Agreed. Not to mention, 4 lbs was likely mostly water weight. Originally Posted by Phineas
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02-10-2010, 12:48 PM #5Registered User
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Scales Suck!!! who cares what the numbers say .. if you feel better, your measurements say your better than THATS a better indicator than a set of scales.
Scales are a truely evil device, so much effects what they say everything from hydration, food in your stomach .. right the way though to the last time your used the toilet (sorry too much info).
I can weigh up or down 1-2lb from morning till night based on what i have done, eaten and based on my bodys needs.
Watching trends on the scales is the only real way of using them..
if overall you are losing wieght over a period of weeks then class it as job done and pat yourself on the back.
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02-10-2010, 01:10 PM #6"King of Cheat Meals" MODERATOR
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Plus you might be inflaming your muscles and causing them to hold more water. Weight loss is a caloric function not a working out function. You should be tracking calories. How many are you taking in and what does your diet look like?
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