Hey guys, I have been working out 5 days a week, 3 days strength and 5 days cardio with 2 days Pilates since 2 months. Eating VERY healthy and still haven't reduced. I reduced 4 pounds in first month but that is it. My belly is strong but there is this big strong pot belly. What can i do to reduce more? I am eating 6 small healthy meals and snacks. is this muscles mass weight? But than when I am goign to get rid of the stomach which can show my abs? How does it work? Do i get muscles first and than loose fat? it seems like i am getting toned and getting muscles but not getting rid of the fat.
2007-10-16 04:24:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Well here is the biggest key. Muscle weighs much More than fat does. That is the big key to seeing a lack of weight loss on the scale. Measuring once a month your waist in inches is one of the best ways to show how much you are losing. Also with muscle building you are raising your metabolism. Each pound of muscle you put on increases the calories your body burns by sitting around about 70-100 calories per day. Losing weight should never be a super rapid process as it can be very unhealthy. Losing 1-2 lbs a week is best, and if results are slow you are most likely putting on muscle weight first which does occur often. When i began working out and losing weight i jumped from 225-230 my first month which was very disheartening. However, as time went on it slowly began melting away as did the inches on my stomach. After a year and a half I am now down to 180lbs and have lost 7 inches off my stomach. Keep at it you sound like you are on the perfect track. Also one last tip, the cardio you are doing is all about getting your heart rate into a target range and keeping it there. With more information, Height, weight, ext you can talk to your doctor, nurse, or exercise major and get an idea of where to keep your heart rate to burn fat and to build cardio muscle. Straining yourself too much can be very dangerous, but keep up the good work your plan sounds great.
2007-10-16 04:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by Hutch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are on track, but how long are your workouts? Shoot for at least 60 mins a day...what is your calorie intake? Drop it to around 1300 - 1500 for weight loss, and then up it for maintenance when you hit your goal.
Yes, since muscle weighs more than fat you may even gain some pounds (or see no loss) as one is replaced with the other. Don't worry you will "lose" (not loose, that's what you want your pants to be) weight if you keep doing what you are doing...but as another poster said, it needs to be a lifestyle change to keep the weight off for good (not just a temporary diet).
Good luck!
2007-10-16 04:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As is true when you begin any new exercise routine, you should go to your physician and get a complete physical. Have you ever had your thyroid checked? If your thyroid is normal you could be building muscle at this point and that is the reason for you not losing weight right now.
2007-10-16 04:29:43 · answer #3 · answered by Nurse Brandi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basic answer to you question is - muscle weighs more than fat so the best way to realise if you have lost weight is how your clothes fit.
2007-10-16 04:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
two months is nothing. consider how long it took you to get where you are weight wise, then figure it will take at least twice that long to get to a previous weight. You are looking at a life long change of life style here, not just temporary work for a temporary loss.
2007-10-16 04:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋