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Lunnah - looks like things are coming along. Very nice!
About the scale - once you being weight lifting you are adding muscle mass to your body. Muscle weighs more than fat. You may not be burning fat at the same rate you are building muscle so the scale may actually go up - but, your clothes will feel a tad big. Take a look in my journal (ironwings journal *) - in the beginning of the journal I posted pictures of me at a lower weight and then pics at a higher weight after lifting heavy - you'll get the drift. Go ahead and take measurements: chest, bicep, waist, hips, thigh, calf. If you need numbers - those are the ones I'd suggest. If you have access to someone who can measure your bodyfat % that would be extremely helpful too.
Try 3 full body workouts a week. On the other days get your cardio in. I would also suggest taking one full day off from doing anything in the gym (doesn't mean don't be active!). Let me know how you like the lipoflame! Lastly, about diet. RADAR suggested 6 meals a day. While this is the best case scenario I also know that for someone starting out it is nearly impossible and it can frustrate you easily. Start first by eating breakfast each day and increasing your water consumption. Once you have that down, split your lunch into two meals. This now brings you to 4 meals a day - perfect for someone just starting out (and matter of fact, what I do). Keep it simple.
I love that your doing so well in the gym! Doesn't it feel good?
About the scale - once you being weight lifting you are adding muscle mass to your body. Muscle weighs more than fat. You may not be burning fat at the same rate you are building muscle so the scale may actually go up - but, your clothes will feel a tad big. Take a look in my journal (ironwings journal *) - in the beginning of the journal I posted pictures of me at a lower weight and then pics at a higher weight after lifting heavy - you'll get the drift. Go ahead and take measurements: chest, bicep, waist, hips, thigh, calf. If you need numbers - those are the ones I'd suggest. If you have access to someone who can measure your bodyfat % that would be extremely helpful too.
Try 3 full body workouts a week. On the other days get your cardio in. I would also suggest taking one full day off from doing anything in the gym (doesn't mean don't be active!). Let me know how you like the lipoflame! Lastly, about diet. RADAR suggested 6 meals a day. While this is the best case scenario I also know that for someone starting out it is nearly impossible and it can frustrate you easily. Start first by eating breakfast each day and increasing your water consumption. Once you have that down, split your lunch into two meals. This now brings you to 4 meals a day - perfect for someone just starting out (and matter of fact, what I do). Keep it simple.
I love that your doing so well in the gym! Doesn't it feel good?
First, you'll love Lipoflame.
In terms of the scale. Again, don't worry about it. If you're eating well and the scale is not changing; the reason for that is, you have storage carbs and that will breakdown at some point. However, be consisting and stay on track.
Keep working hard and it will all come together.
In terms of the scale. Again, don't worry about it. If you're eating well and the scale is not changing; the reason for that is, you have storage carbs and that will breakdown at some point. However, be consisting and stay on track.
Keep working hard and it will all come together.
lunnah
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i have to say that it is hard getting to the gym, but once there i enjoy it very much.
I cant wait for the lipoflame, not sure when it comes, in Hawaii usually takes longer.
I will take my measurements tonight, and even though i don't like them now, i will post them to.
I will check if in the gym they can tell me my body fat.
the 6 meals a day is had but i will follow your advice irn wings, i will try take pictures later on tonight to, should have something to compare
I cant wait for the lipoflame, not sure when it comes, in Hawaii usually takes longer.
I will take my measurements tonight, and even though i don't like them now, i will post them to.
I will check if in the gym they can tell me my body fat.
the 6 meals a day is had but i will follow your advice irn wings, i will try take pictures later on tonight to, should have something to compare
needtogetaas
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RADAR
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LOL! Well lets hope not! But don't rely on a scale the best way to guage your progress is to use a tape measure,BF Calipers,And by taking Progress Pics, The scale is misleading because you may have yesterdays Steak dinner in there still being digested not to mention several beverages.So alot of factors need to be considered when using a scale!
RADAR
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Very true!
Can be bloating, water retention, carb storage, stress, yesterday's steak as Radar said, lol!
Just keep on plugging and you'll see results. Not overnight; nonetheless you'll see it.
lunnah
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I stopped doing the weight thing. Didn't take the measuments yet bu wioo go by that.
Lipoflame still not here, so i rely on the energy drink before the work out
Went to the gym today , not much time but still did some cardio and the row machine.
Did some weights for the bidy but not everthing, at least one per muscle group.
I don't realy use free weight, I am afraid i don't know what to do. i do more the m,achines.
I feeling that i can put more weight now. not that much.
Tomorrow i will write down the name and weight of the machines that i use.
Lipoflame still not here, so i rely on the energy drink before the work out
Went to the gym today , not much time but still did some cardio and the row machine.
Did some weights for the bidy but not everthing, at least one per muscle group.
I don't realy use free weight, I am afraid i don't know what to do. i do more the m,achines.
I feeling that i can put more weight now. not that much.
Tomorrow i will write down the name and weight of the machines that i use.
slat1
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Ezekiel cereal,skimmed milk or sugar free soya milk, scoop of whey protein - Bob's your uncle, there's your brekkie in less than two minutes.
When I feel the urge for some bread I eat Ezekiel bread.
If its good enough for Jay Cutler is good enough for me!
Not only does it taste better but its more filling and its extremely healthy!
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