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Help! Want to lose inches, not weight.

felicia__nicole
felicia__nicole Posts: 8 Member
edited December 2024 in Getting Started
I've noticed that while the number on the scale is staying the same, my pants are getting tight. I am at a good weight for my height so I don't really want or need to lose weight, but I do want to lose the extra inches that have appeared. Should I set my weight loss goal to "stay the same," or should I put it to lose weight since I do want to burn the extra fat?

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  • flippy1234
    flippy1234 Posts: 686 Member
    Sounds like you just need to tone up. It will tighten you up and your clothes will fit better. Try combining weight training with cardio.
  • felicia__nicole
    felicia__nicole Posts: 8 Member
    Yes, but should I set my calorie intake to maintain weight or lose weight?
  • flippy1234
    flippy1234 Posts: 686 Member
    Probably a but lower to lose weight. Not too much lower though.
  • felicia__nicole
    felicia__nicole Posts: 8 Member
    Okay. I'll set it at the 1/2 lb a week since that's the lowest. I won't worry too much if I go a little over my count as long as I'm doing the exercise. Thanks!
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