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  • mnsmov15
    mnsmov15 Posts: 315 Member
    Hi SS,

    Yes, I have also been thinking about adding a workout on Saturdays.
    This week is TOM, and I will finish stage 1. Next week will be a week long break from lifting. So these 2 weeks I can def do 3X cardio.

    I don't have an HRM, but I will try adding more walking/playing outside with the weather getting warmer here.

    Please lock this thread, I will get back to you once I have the new workout results.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Consider, if you are taking a break from lifting you will be reducing energy expenditure. I would consider adding more than 1 additional cardio session (or alternatively, additional day to day activity) during the lifting break.

    Locking for now =)
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Unlocked at OPs request
  • mnsmov15
    mnsmov15 Posts: 315 Member
    Hi,

    Last week, I added a run on Saturday. So lifting 3X and running 4m 3X.
    But after the run, the arch of my ankle hurt. When I tried running on monday on my lifting off week, it hurt a lot as soon as I started so I did not run. It still hurts as soon as I start to put pressure on it. I don't know what caused it. No new shoes or running shoes either. :(
    So yday I did HIIT and some dumbbell work, not heavy lifting. Today, since it still hurts I am thinking of returning to heavy lifting cutting off my break.
    In all this while, I am not losing at all. Since I did not work much this week, may b I should rest and eat less?
    I am so frustrated and disappointed at this point. I am increasing with lifting and running. - Though I see measurement going down (No changes in the last week)


    4/27 132.6
    4/28 133
    4/29 134.2
    4/30 133.8
    5/01 133.8
    5/02 133.4
    5/03 132.8
    5/04 132.4
    5/05 134
    5/06 134
    5/07 132.6
  • mnsmov15
    mnsmov15 Posts: 315 Member
    bump!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Bumping to the top as we are planning on getting to the outstanding threads this weekend.
  • mnsmov15
    mnsmov15 Posts: 315 Member
    Thanks Sara!

    5/08 134.4
    5/09 134
    5/10 132.6
    5/11 132.6

    Starting measurements as of March 18th
    Waist 28.5 belly 33 Hips 37.5 Thighs 23.5 Arms 11
    Progress as of May 10th
    Waist 27 belly 31 Hips 36.5 Thighs 22.75 Arms LITTLE <11

    I am happy with my measurement changes, I am looking leaner, but no change in weight.
  • mnsmov15
    mnsmov15 Posts: 315 Member
    bump
  • _benjammin
    _benjammin Posts: 1,224 Member
    Starting measurements as of March 18th
    Waist 28.5 belly 33 Hips 37.5 Thighs 23.5 Arms 11
    Progress as of May 10th
    Waist 27 belly 31 Hips 36.5 Thighs 22.75 Arms LITTLE <11

    I am happy with my measurement changes, I am looking leaner, but no change in weight.
    Nice losses!
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    Starting measurements as of March 18th
    Waist 28.5 belly 33 Hips 37.5 Thighs 23.5 Arms 11
    Progress as of May 10th
    Waist 27 belly 31 Hips 36.5 Thighs 22.75 Arms LITTLE <11

    I am happy with my measurement changes, I am looking leaner, but no change in weight.
    Nice losses!

    Ditto. I'd be doing backflips with numbers like that. Why is the number on the scale so important to you, but these number seem to be less important?

    Not being at all judgemental, I'm just curious as to why that goal is so much more important than being stronger and leaner.
  • mnsmov15
    mnsmov15 Posts: 315 Member

    Ditto. I'd be doing backflips with numbers like that. Why is the number on the scale so important to you, but these number seem to be less important?

    Not being at all judgemental, I'm just curious as to why that goal is so much more important than being stronger and leaner.

    I understand. I am very happy with the changes. I look leaner than before - almost like how I was @ 127. And lifting heavy makes me feel stronger. If I can continue to get lean and strong, without having to cut too much fun food wise, I love that.
    but increase on the scale kinda freaks me out. And, I don;t want to keep on increasing in weight too much - for the fear that any day I wont be able to sustain my activity level and lifting, the weight will stay.
  • mnsmov15
    mnsmov15 Posts: 315 Member
    bump :smile:
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Thanks Sara!

    5/08 134.4
    5/09 134
    5/10 132.6
    5/11 132.6

    Starting measurements as of March 18th
    Waist 28.5 belly 33 Hips 37.5 Thighs 23.5 Arms 11
    Progress as of May 10th
    Waist 27 belly 31 Hips 36.5 Thighs 22.75 Arms LITTLE <11

    I am happy with my measurement changes, I am looking leaner, but no change in weight.

    This is excellent changes as far as measurements go. We would take a guess that you've got some fluid retention going on that may be masking weight loss given that you're seeing strong losses in inches and looking leaner despite no change in weight.

    If losing more weight is important to you we can take another look at your intake vs activity. Our current recommendation however, would be to just stay the course for a couple more weeks and lets see where this goes.
  • mnsmov15
    mnsmov15 Posts: 315 Member
    Hi SS,

    Thanks! I would continue this course a couple more weeks and see where this takes me. I like the strength gains I am making and losing inches.

    Please go ahead and lock this thread

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