Losing inches, but not weight
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If you want more advise, you are going to want to start logging calories. If you continue to gain, it' s because you are eating more calories than your are burning. So while you might be seeing some moderate recomposition or you are not measuring exactly in the same spot, it' s possible your weight gain is either water weight increase from exercise or you truly are gaining new fat from eating too much.
Not trying to put you down, but if you want success in terms of weight loss, diet is by far more important than just exercise. With that said, I personally don't care about scale results but you do use it as a trend tool to allow you to understand how many calories you can eat a day.
Sorry, but what are you implying. I am not trying to be rude, but I don't see which part my paragraph you are addressing.. Heck, maybe it's the drugs I am on for my sinus infection :laugh:
Are we talking a decrease in TDEE post weight loss or what?0 -
If you want more advise, you are going to want to start logging calories. If you continue to gain, it' s because you are eating more calories than your are burning. So while you might be seeing some moderate recomposition or you are not measuring exactly in the same spot, it' s possible your weight gain is either water weight increase from exercise or you truly are gaining new fat from eating too much.
Not trying to put you down, but if you want success in terms of weight loss, diet is by far more important than just exercise. With that said, I personally don't care about scale results but you do use it as a trend tool to allow you to understand how many calories you can eat a day.
Sorry, but what are you implying. I am not trying to be rude, but I don't see which part my paragraph you are addressing.. Heck, maybe it's the drugs I am on for my sinus infection :laugh:
Are we talking a decrease in TDEE post weight loss or what?
Since the OP is not logging calories, it's highly possible she is eating over her TDEE. It's also possible she is eating at her maintenance calories and doing recomp. I propose that it's possible her "inches lost" could fall into a category of wrong measurement. Lets face it, to measure the same exact spot consistently is not always feasible. So you have to leave some room for error. I guess we would need to clarify, how many inches have been lost? Looking the post, there is NO quantifiable amount of inches lost.
Realistically speaking, we need more than 3 weeks worth of data. But if she continues to gain weight, we know for a fact it is over consumption of calories and the inches lost were measuring inconsistency. I hope she just has water retention keep her weight up but it's hard to say without see any logged food.0 -
If you want more advise, you are going to want to start logging calories. If you continue to gain, it' s because you are eating more calories than your are burning. So while you might be seeing some moderate recomposition or you are not measuring exactly in the same spot, it' s possible your weight gain is either water weight increase from exercise or you truly are gaining new fat from eating too much.
Not trying to put you down, but if you want success in terms of weight loss, diet is by far more important than just exercise. With that said, I personally don't care about scale results but you do use it as a trend tool to allow you to understand how many calories you can eat a day.
Sorry, but what are you implying. I am not trying to be rude, but I don't see which part my paragraph you are addressing.. Heck, maybe it's the drugs I am on for my sinus infection :laugh:
Are we talking a decrease in TDEE post weight loss or what?
Since the OP is not logging calories, it's highly possible she is eating over her TDEE. It's also possible she is eating at her maintenance calories and doing recomp. I propose that it's possible her "inches lost" could fall into a category of wrong measurement. Lets face it, to measure the same exact spot consistently is not always feasible. So you have to leave some room for error. I guess we would need to clarify, how many inches have been lost? Looking the post, there is NO quantifiable amount of inches lost.
Realistically speaking, we need more than 3 weeks worth of data. But if she continues to gain weight, we know for a fact it is over consumption of calories and the inches lost were measuring inconsistency. I hope she just has water retention keep her weight up but it's hard to say without see any logged food.0 -
How does someone lose inches and gain fat in excess of the EBE.
I will quote myself:Lets face it, to measure the same exact spot consistently is not always feasible. So you have to leave some room for error. I guess we would need to clarify, how many inches have been lost? Looking the post, there is NO quantifiable amount of inches lost.
ps- why don't we get more data from the OP before we start to deviate from the topic.0 -
How does someone lose inches and gain fat in excess of the EBE.
I will quote myself:Lets face it, to measure the same exact spot consistently is not always feasible. So you have to leave some room for error. I guess we would need to clarify, how many inches have been lost? Looking the post, there is NO quantifiable amount of inches lost.0 -
How does someone lose inches and gain fat in excess of the EBE.
I will quote myself:Lets face it, to measure the same exact spot consistently is not always feasible. So you have to leave some room for error. I guess we would need to clarify, how many inches have been lost? Looking the post, there is NO quantifiable amount of inches lost.
since I don't want to hijack, i will wait for more information from the OP.0 -
Hello! Wow! So much information - my head is hurting!! Thanks though!
Okay, firstly that picture is my goal weight. That was me 2 years ago, I am around 21 pounds heavier than that now.
I will start logging my food diary. To be honest, I could be eating better and defo need to start drinking more water. Since reading the advice I have started drinking more water and watching what I'm eating more.
Today's food is a pretty standard day for me but should give you an indication of how I eat:
Breakfast - 3 rashers of bacon (lean mean grill machined!) with 1 cup of semi skimmed milk in tea.
Lunch - 2 bags of low fat crisps, protein shake (low whey).
Dinner - 1 nut cutlet, 1 chicken kiev, oven chips (approx 1 handful).
This hasn't been a set out diet for myself, it's just what I ate....I do have the odd drink which I need to stop but my personal trainer said that if I work out hard, I can eat what I want (within reason) and enjoy 1 or 2 glasses of wine a week.
Btw, I double checked. I haven't gained weight. I am just the same. It's what I get for breaking my 'only way in the morning' routine.
Off to see the personal trainer tomorrow. I just feel a but crap, because I'm always trying to lose weight but this year, I went 'bye cardio' and 'hello strength' . I feel great, but I have so long to go.0 -
Consider picking up a food scale to ensure accuracy and work a calorie plan with either your training or we can help. With only 20 lbs, your goal should be around 1 lb per week. Protein and fat will help with satiety and protein/weight training help with muscle retention.0
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Thanks, I'm defo a beginner in the world of strength training!0
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Thanks, I'm defo a beginner in the world of strength training!0
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I'm guessing you are eating too much. Yes you should lose weight eventually. Track your food. Btw 2 bags of chips does not qualify as lunch!!!0
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That is great your losing inches..........!!!
Yes you could get smaller, change your body shape and lose inches... But could even weigh even more as you are building muscle now!!!
Sounds like your doing well - Keep it up : )
Get your body fat % done, or use a tape measure!
Definitely right here! I'm seeing my body fat% go down a bit with my scale and my weight go up and down a little. It's expensive, but getting a scale with body fat% recorded too is awesome! You see how much lean weight you have. Scary at first if you're really overweight, but it helps me put things into perspective!0 -
If you want more advise, you are going to want to start logging calories. If you continue to gain, it' s because you are eating more calories than your are burning. So while you might be seeing some moderate recomposition or you are not measuring exactly in the same spot, it' s possible your weight gain is either water weight increase from exercise or you truly are gaining new fat from eating too much.
Not trying to put you down, but if you want success in terms of weight loss, diet is by far more important than just exercise. With that said, I personally don't care about scale results but you do use it as a trend tool to allow you to understand how many calories you can eat a day.
Sorry, but what are you implying. I am not trying to be rude, but I don't see which part my paragraph you are addressing.. Heck, maybe it's the drugs I am on for my sinus infection :laugh:
Are we talking a decrease in TDEE post weight loss or what?
Since the OP is not logging calories, it's highly possible she is eating over her TDEE. It's also possible she is eating at her maintenance calories and doing recomp. I propose that it's possible her "inches lost" could fall into a category of wrong measurement. Lets face it, to measure the same exact spot consistently is not always feasible. So you have to leave some room for error. I guess we would need to clarify, how many inches have been lost? Looking the post, there is NO quantifiable amount of inches lost.
Realistically speaking, we need more than 3 weeks worth of data. But if she continues to gain weight, we know for a fact it is over consumption of calories and the inches lost were measuring inconsistency. I hope she just has water retention keep her weight up but it's hard to say without see any logged food.
If the OP is losing inches, as stated, she is losing fat and is in a deficit. It is much more likely that either she is getting some newbie gains, retaining water to repair muscles and the like, or as someone stated, having water retained that will come out in a whoosh. If the inches are coming off, there is no reason to think that the OP is in a calorie surplus IMO.0 -
UPDATE
Hey everyone! Just wanted to say thank you for the advice. 7/8 weeks on since my first measurement, I can say that despite the scales only losing 1.5 lbs, I have lost almost 5/6 inches all over.
I'm pretty alright with that!0
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