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Author:  strikefast [ Sat Jan 11, 2014 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  I dropped 2 sizes, but still weigh and look the same?
So, essentially, with intermittent fasting and regular exercise, I have dropped for size 38 to size 34 and hope to reach size 32 in 6 months.

I don't have time for gym - yet, but I do sets of 4X 10 pushups, squats, lunghes, and bicep curls in the morning, and fast from 8pm to 12 pm the next day, keeping my meals confined to an 8 hour window. I do light cardio, 1 mile runs twice weekly.

Now, the problem is, my weight has remained stead at 90+ kilos and I have not noticed much change in mylarge flabby thighs and gut. And the goddamn fatty nipples. Those hurt my ego the most.

Did some sort of spatial anomaly occur in my lower regions or something?

I would be happy to hear your views on this - and how I can improve.
Author:  KevanSnow [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I dropped 2 sizes, but still weigh and look the same?
I dont understand why you would want to fast, but that's your choice.

The first thing that popped into my mind is that you have added muscle and lost fat. If that is the case you will look smaller(and stronger), but it might not be noticable to you yet.
Author:  Sam0101 [ Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I dropped 2 sizes, but still weigh and look the same?
Any thing lost is a great thing lost. I understand how you feel though. I've been there, not knowing if I'm losing any weight. Like Kevan said, you're probably gaining muscle and losing fat. Muscle weighs more than fat and therefore you're going to remain the same if you gain muscle at the rate of losing inches.

I wish you luck on your weight loss. Keep up the good work and soon enough you'll see a change.
Author:  CatLicker [ Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I dropped 2 sizes, but still weigh and look the same?
Second thing that popped into my head is Water Weight. You could be losing fat but the water weight is still there, watch your Sodium intake ( There are some great articles about Water Weight out there )

Third thing is, NEVER monitor your gains ( Or weight loss for that matter ) via mirrors. That's the worst thing you can do. Not even the scale. Think about when you were a little boy, up until now, you probably think that you haven't changed at all, but when you see photos of you, you're like " Yuup, this round flabby face HAVE changed over the years " It's the same thing, you see yourself every day in the mirror, you won't notice any changes, but photos on the other hand that's another story, since you have that start-up baseline, you can compare easily, and that personnally what motivates me the most. Another thing, friends and peeps around you will notice it first, especially those you see like once a month or so :wink:

Keep up the good work, my friend !
Author:  darkeyes [ Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I dropped 2 sizes, but still weigh and look the same?
your weight is staying the same cuz like the others have said, your gaining muscle. fat is coming off too cuz youve gone down in size, which is awesome.

cut out bread, and limit your carbs if you wanna cut fat more.

i cut out carbs completely for a while last summer and i dropped 10 lbs. just ate fruits veggies (minus potatoes) and meat. youll trim up faster if you do that.

make sure to do your exercises with some intensity, so that your heart rate is up at a constant, which will also cut fat as you work out.

cardio runs and fat burning runs are different. cardio happens when your heart rate is higher, if you want to work your heart and lungs then you want to go high intensity. to burn fat, a lower intensity and a lower heart rate gets this done. your still sweating but your not working like a mad man
Author:  tareaxtragedy [ Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I dropped 2 sizes, but still weigh and look the same?
Without access to heavier weight (gym) your muscle gain isn't going to be that significant. You may have cut some fat hence the loss in inches but I'm thinking you've lost mostly water to be honest. If your goal is to cut weight, focus on that. I personally have tried IF and saw some quick results but saw better results eating every 4 hours (I'm also working on gaining muscle though.) Instead of light cardio twice per week try replacing that with HIIT 30 second fast walk, 30 second sprint for 7 rounds 3x per week and on the days you do your exercises to tone turn those into a HIIT routine as well.

Do jumping jacks, travelling push ups - rest 15s a piece two-three rounds

Lunges, side lunges, squats - rest. 15s a piece, 2-3 rounds

Bicycle crunches, Bicep curls, shoulder press, rest " "

Eat clean and you'll see results. 80% diet 20% exercise. You undo all your hard work if you're binging on salt, soda, junk food in the evenings.
Author:  guitar420guy [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I dropped 2 sizes, but still weigh and look the same?
Quote:
Eat clean and you'll see results. 80% diet 20% exercise. You undo all your hard work if you're binging on salt, soda, junk food in the evenings.
This sums up a lot of exercising / weigh loss problems for people. Diet is a huge part of a healthy life style, especially if you want to look attractive and feel all around better.

Now I'm not suggesting you go on a full veggie diet, but veggies / fruits are a must, as well as a large dose of protein. Eat good meat, not shit from walmart. Go to a local butcher for this, buy local as much as you can as you know where your food comes from.

Second - You need to add weight to your work outs. Yes, bodyweight workouts are good but to get the results I think you want, you have to hit the weights. This can be extremely intimidating - I used to due powerlifting in HS, won some awards, blah blah, and I quit. Getting back into it is one of the most intimidating things I have done. Bring a buddy if you can, push each other. The psychological boost is immense.

Third - Think positive, having a good mentality will help you get that last rep, push you further and to do better / more complex workouts. This will also increase your self esteem in the all around.
Author:  vigrxplus [ Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I dropped 2 sizes, but still weigh and look the same?
Remember that muscle weighs more than fat, so even if it isn't showing on the scale, you are losing. Your muscle mass is building up, which is awesome! Keep it up! And as for not losing actual weight--I'd rather lose the inches!
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