New to this (long sorry)
my HW was 300, my SW was 217 and my LW was 145. I got pregnant 11 months post op, and have had 2 kids after my surgery. I'm sitting in the 170's now and I'm trying my HARDEST to loose those 30 pounds and it's just NOT HAPPENING.
I work out like 6 days a week. I do the 5 mile (Walk off the pounds) and keep my HR at at least 135 the whole time, and then rotating days I choose upper body youtube videos or on demand workouts, or lower body, sometimes I do Pilates.
I eat maybe 1100 to 1200 cal a day, and I seem to have gained around 4lb in the past WEEK. I recently started using 2lb soft weights when doing my aerobics and 5lb weights to tone my arms. (got batwings)
I've lost 2 sizes this past month, but the weight gain is playing games with my head. Am I doing something wrong? Am I eating enough? I'm lost. I really want to do weight training but don't have acsess to a gym right now =(
I work out like 6 days a week. I do the 5 mile (Walk off the pounds) and keep my HR at at least 135 the whole time, and then rotating days I choose upper body youtube videos or on demand workouts, or lower body, sometimes I do Pilates.
I eat maybe 1100 to 1200 cal a day, and I seem to have gained around 4lb in the past WEEK. I recently started using 2lb soft weights when doing my aerobics and 5lb weights to tone my arms. (got batwings)
I've lost 2 sizes this past month, but the weight gain is playing games with my head. Am I doing something wrong? Am I eating enough? I'm lost. I really want to do weight training but don't have acsess to a gym right now =(
So you've lost 2 clothing sizes. This means you are getting smaller. You are gaining muscle mass. You are most likely healthier.
What does the scale matter?
Sounds like you are doing things right... I would consult a nutritionist re: calories since I'm not an expert on those.
What does the scale matter?
Sounds like you are doing things right... I would consult a nutritionist re: calories since I'm not an expert on those.
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First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
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First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Amen Sue!
It is time to stop letting a number on a scale control your life!
Determine success by how you feel and look-you'd be shocked to know what most of us working out women weigh.......I am probably 40 lbs heavier than other women in my office that wear the same size as me.....I've got way more muscle.
The calories may be a bit low...have you tried going up to 1,500 for a few weeks, upping the protein?
I eat 1,600-2,000 per day to maintain (been in maintenance for 2 years).
It is time to stop letting a number on a scale control your life!
Determine success by how you feel and look-you'd be shocked to know what most of us working out women weigh.......I am probably 40 lbs heavier than other women in my office that wear the same size as me.....I've got way more muscle.
The calories may be a bit low...have you tried going up to 1,500 for a few weeks, upping the protein?
I eat 1,600-2,000 per day to maintain (been in maintenance for 2 years).
Why do you keep your HR 'at at least 135"?
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