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What do I need to "up" to lose inches?

rrcoffey
rrcoffey Posts: 72 Member
edited March 2 in Fitness and Exercise
I've been on a 5-6 day/week gym schedule since February. I do 3 days a week of a crossfit-type program. On off days, I tend to focus on cardio . . . I run, use the Arc Trainer, or occasionally do Spinning or Zumba. I also do TRX (within the crossfit and on its own).

In the 1st 5 months, I lost 4-7" from my bust, waist, hips, and thighs. Since then (the past 2 months), I haven't lost any inches, although my weight has been going down (at a healthy, sustainable rate). I definiately have the inches to spare :)

What's the best way to see the inches scaling down again . . . do I need to do more cardio? Or is lifting heavier, perhaps a more concentrated lifting program, the answer? Or could it be my diet? I eat ~1350 cal per day, plus I eat back about 75% of my burn. I focus on lean proteins, fruits, and veggies, but I could probably cut some carbs if that could be the "culprit."

Thanks for any insight!

Replies

  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    You're losing weight, so maybe you have loose skin?
  • cajuntank
    cajuntank Posts: 924 Member
    If you are still losing weight, then patience. You cannot dictate where on your body, fat is lost, so all that can be done is persevere.
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