i started exercising and now im gaining weight
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10-09-05, 09:19 PM
i started exercising and now im gaining weight
so about 3 weeks ago i started exercising for an hour a day. Usually I was pretty lazy and didn't take the time to do much for exercise. Anyways I know that because i had brought weight lifting and conditioning into my exercise routine that i would probably gain a few pounds the first week. But then over the next 2 weeks after that i have gained a total of 5-6pounds. My appetite has majorly increased and this week i am going to keep a diary and make sure i am keeping my calories under control. I am just really frustrated though because i can't seem to maintain or lose weight and its been 3 weeks now. Each week I have increased the amount of calories that i burn while working out. But I still seem to not beable to lose any weight. If anyone has any help for me i would really appreciate it.
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10-10-05, 07:15 AM
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Throw your scale away. The best way to judge results when you are eating better and exercising is to look in the mirror. Muscle weighs more than fat, so what the scale shows will only confuse and frustrate you.
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10-10-05, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by J.M.C.
Throw your scale away. The best way to judge results when you are eating better and exercising is to look in the mirror. Muscle weighs more than fat, so what the scale shows will only confuse and frustrate you.
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10-25-05, 07:15 PM
i started exercising and now im gaining weight
The advice to ignore the scale makes sense. But, after 3 weeks of strength training, it's unlikely that your weight gain is associated with a body tissue change from fat to muscle. It's too soon. Though most people feel stronger as early as 3 weeks after starting an exercise routine, muscle size gains do not substantially appear until about 6 weeks, so your weight gain is most likely associated with your caloric intake.
Your plan to look at your diet is a sound one at this stage of the game. Look at the source of your calories. If you are weight lifting, you want to make sure that a sufficient portion of those calories come from protein. Also, high protein meals seem to keep people fuller, longer.
And just a clarification: a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weigh EXACTLY the same. The real issue is that muscle is DENSER than fat, so a volume of muscle (say, one cubic inch) weighs more than the same volume of fat. So eventually, you may not LOOK bigger, but you may be heavier because you are denser.
Your plan to look at your diet is a sound one at this stage of the game. Look at the source of your calories. If you are weight lifting, you want to make sure that a sufficient portion of those calories come from protein. Also, high protein meals seem to keep people fuller, longer.
And just a clarification: a pound of muscle and a pound of fat weigh EXACTLY the same. The real issue is that muscle is DENSER than fat, so a volume of muscle (say, one cubic inch) weighs more than the same volume of fat. So eventually, you may not LOOK bigger, but you may be heavier because you are denser.
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08-01-06, 09:03 AM
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remain the same or lose weight while exercising
The path to losing weight or to stay the same weight is to burn moe calories than you eat. Dont over eat and dont eat a meal before u exercise eat a meal after you exercise so that u replace what u have burned off. Also you would need to eat a bit more healthy. Eat in proportions just remember that eatind 4 small meals a day is better than 3 big meals. Do not eat untill you are stuffed just eat untill u feel satasfied. Andd this advice would not work if u eat fast food everyday. For the most you can eat it twice a week or so.
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08-01-06, 12:47 PM
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Most people tend to eat too fast. I read once that appetite is satisfied in about 20 minutes. Eat more slowly. Chewing food longer tends to extend time and be better for digestion. Rushing through meals, folks tend to consume more food in achieving satisfaction of appetite and hunger. You will likely eat less if you slow down.
A good measure in exercising and weight loss is the change in how your clothing fits. For instance, you should be able to see that jeans tend to feel looser. You can also use a tape measure to check progress on waist and hips. Watching scales can be frustrating, just like the old saying, "A watched pot never boils."
A good measure in exercising and weight loss is the change in how your clothing fits. For instance, you should be able to see that jeans tend to feel looser. You can also use a tape measure to check progress on waist and hips. Watching scales can be frustrating, just like the old saying, "A watched pot never boils."
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08-01-06, 01:14 PM
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To add to twelvepole's post, because it takes a while to register that you are full, most people overeat. Another member of this site stated that he knew the quantity of food in a Lean Cuisine meal was about the right amount for him and he then tried to make all of his meals about that same amount - even if he didn't feel full right away after eating, he knew that he would be in a little while.
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