Some encouragement for the EM2WL fam...
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So how long before you started to see results? I have been at a 10% cut for 4 weeks now and while the scale hasn't moved and I have lost some inches -- I can't SEE any changes.
I know we are all different but just trying to get a sense of timing that others have experienced.
I have recently gotten discouraged and fell off the motivation of working out & really committing to sticking to my macros consistently so I realize that my lack of results are partially due to my choices.
Oh and I am not fitting into any of my smaller sizes at this point but maybe that is my tracking mechanisim - pull that pair of jeans out of the "skinny clothes" pile and use them.0 -
I posted this from someone elses news feed yesterday & now have it on my profile page to read every day!!!:bigsmile:
It fits in very well with this theme!!
About the EVIL SCALE: (I need to read this daily)
"The weight on the scale means absolutely nothing to me as long as I'm fit and happy with what I see reflected in the mirror. My goal is related to bodyfat percentage, not a number on the scale. Slim with low bodyfat looks better than skinny with high bodyfat. We don't walk around in public with a scale number floating over our head, we walk around with the body we've shaped - nobody sees the scale number, you either look fit or you don't." 0 -
So how long before you started to see results? I have been at a 10% cut for 4 weeks now and while the scale hasn't moved and I have lost some inches -- I can't SEE any changes.
I know we are all different but just trying to get a sense of timing that others have experienced.
I have recently gotten discouraged and fell off the motivation of working out & really committing to sticking to my macros consistently so I realize that my lack of results are partially due to my choices.
Oh and I am not fitting into any of my smaller sizes at this point but maybe that is my tracking mechanisim - pull that pair of jeans out of the "skinny clothes" pile and use them.
Carrie, honestly it is so individual. At times, I wonder what in the world is my body doing and then one day I see changes which is when I need to snap a picture. Like yesterday morning I looked leaner than ever...I worked out and just swoll up...lol.
Now, are you taking pictures to "SEE" these changes? We tend to get used to what we see in the mirror which is why I have certain "fat pockets" I watch. That is why taking pics is huge. There have been times I took pics and didn't think I saw a change, but others did.
It is so easy to fall of the wagon and we all do, the key is to just get back up. The one good thing is when you do fall off the wagon, it is not as detrimental because you weren't low caling anyway.
Now, Carrie, this takes time and you took a nice break now it is time to get back with hitting your macros and your workouts. Gear the workouts to your cutting. So maybe go with slightly less weights so you can do a few more reps. Throw in a circuit training once every couple weeks. And change the routine every 4-6 wks because the body adapts.
Hope this helps.
Lucia0 -
So how long before you started to see results? I have been at a 10% cut for 4 weeks now and while the scale hasn't moved and I have lost some inches -- I can't SEE any changes.
I know we are all different but just trying to get a sense of timing that others have experienced.
I have recently gotten discouraged and fell off the motivation of working out & really committing to sticking to my macros consistently so I realize that my lack of results are partially due to my choices.
Oh and I am not fitting into any of my smaller sizes at this point but maybe that is my tracking mechanisim - pull that pair of jeans out of the "skinny clothes" pile and use them.
Carrie, honestly it is so individual. At times, I wonder what in the world is my body doing and then one day I see changes which is when I need to snap a picture. Like yesterday morning I looked leaner than ever...I worked out and just swoll up...lol.
Now, are you taking pictures to "SEE" these changes? We tend to get used to what we see in the mirror which is why I have certain "fat pockets" I watch. That is why taking pics is huge. There have been times I took pics and didn't think I saw a change, but others did.
It is so easy to fall of the wagon and we all do, the key is to just get back up. The one good thing is when you do fall off the wagon, it is not as detrimental because you weren't low caling anyway.
Now, Carrie, this takes time and you took a nice break now it is time to get back with hitting your macros and your workouts. Gear the workouts to your cutting. So maybe go with slightly less weights so you can do a few more reps. Throw in a circuit training once every couple weeks. And change the routine every 4-6 wks because the body adapts.
Hope this helps.
Lucia
Thanks for taking the time to respond! I took pictures back in June when I started this process...I should really take them again if for nothing less than prosperity's sake
. And I am really going to pull the jeans out and keep trying them on....I may not measure in the exact spot every month but I will be able to tell if those jeans fit or not :laugh:
And hey I was planning on taking a break after 4 weeks of 10% cut to eat at my TDEE - so I guess I should just count the last 2 weeks as my diet break. I am currently in week 3 of P90X so it's a lot of body weight (push ups; pull ups, etc) and I have decreased my weights and increased my reps and 2 days of solid cardio (plyo, yoga, kenpo). My plan is to follow that for the next week to complete a month and then head back into the gym for a more traditional lifting schedule (3 days lifting; 2 days cardio) and then just keep switching back and forth every 4-6 weeks.
I am a huge reader - do you have any recommendations on any authors on the EM2WL subject?
And thanks for the "get back with it Missy" - you may not have meant in that manner but it was exactly what I needed to hear -- this isn't a get thin quick scheme but rather a get healthy for life choice - and I needed to hear it....so THANKS!!!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Thank you for the motivational post. I know this is a process, but I cannot get over the layers of fat my body has gained since I started this in April. I am experiencing absolutely NOTHING positive except being able to eat more and not having binges. I have visible fat rolls that I did not have before, I'm experiencing gains in weight and inches, I cannot physically participate in activities as well as I did before. Just at a loss ... plugging along, but wondering what else I can possibly do to help the process.0
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Thank you for the motivational post. I know this is a process, but I cannot get over the layers of fat my body has gained since I started this in April. I am experiencing absolutely NOTHING positive except being able to eat more and not having binges. I have visible fat rolls that I did not have before, I'm experiencing gains in weight and inches, I cannot physically participate in activities as well as I did before. Just at a loss ... plugging along, but wondering what else I can possibly do to help the process.
^^^^THIS^^^^
This is a big part of my current concern: the gaining and gaining of FAT!
I posted this on the Cut Thread that it's the continual GAINING OF FAT AND POUNDS that is upsetting and de-motivating. I am doing NROL4W to the best of my ability and KNOW I am stronger and that somewhere under all this blubber are some gorgeous muscles, but I was under the impression that MUSCLE burns FAT not GROWS FAT.
Maybe we need more time as many of you have mentioned but I admit that I am worried about my constantly expanding body. It's going to affect my health~ I mean it just HAS to.
I will continue to hang in there and appreciate the time everyone is taking to address our concerns.0 -
Thanks everyone! I needed to read this today too. Here's to a healthier us and wonderful progress in our goals!!!!:drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:0
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So how long before you started to see results? I have been at a 10% cut for 4 weeks now and while the scale hasn't moved and I have lost some inches -- I can't SEE any changes.
I know we are all different but just trying to get a sense of timing that others have experienced.
I have recently gotten discouraged and fell off the motivation of working out & really committing to sticking to my macros consistently so I realize that my lack of results are partially due to my choices.
Oh and I am not fitting into any of my smaller sizes at this point but maybe that is my tracking mechanisim - pull that pair of jeans out of the "skinny clothes" pile and use them.
Carrie, honestly it is so individual. At times, I wonder what in the world is my body doing and then one day I see changes which is when I need to snap a picture. Like yesterday morning I looked leaner than ever...I worked out and just swoll up...lol.
Now, are you taking pictures to "SEE" these changes? We tend to get used to what we see in the mirror which is why I have certain "fat pockets" I watch. That is why taking pics is huge. There have been times I took pics and didn't think I saw a change, but others did.
It is so easy to fall of the wagon and we all do, the key is to just get back up. The one good thing is when you do fall off the wagon, it is not as detrimental because you weren't low caling anyway.
Now, Carrie, this takes time and you took a nice break now it is time to get back with hitting your macros and your workouts. Gear the workouts to your cutting. So maybe go with slightly less weights so you can do a few more reps. Throw in a circuit training once every couple weeks. And change the routine every 4-6 wks because the body adapts.
Hope this helps.
Lucia
Thanks for taking the time to respond! I took pictures back in June when I started this process...I should really take them again if for nothing less than prosperity's sake . And I am really going to pull the jeans out and keep trying them on....I may not measure in the exact spot every month but I will be able to tell if those jeans fit or not :laugh:
And hey I was planning on taking a break after 4 weeks of 10% cut to eat at my TDEE - so I guess I should just count the last 2 weeks as my diet break. I am currently in week 3 of P90X so it's a lot of body weight (push ups; pull ups, etc) and I have decreased my weights and increased my reps and 2 days of solid cardio (plyo, yoga, kenpo). My plan is to follow that for the next week to complete a month and then head back into the gym for a more traditional lifting schedule (3 days lifting; 2 days cardio) and then just keep switching back and forth every 4-6 weeks.
I am a huge reader - do you have any recommendations on any authors on the EM2WL subject?
And thanks for the "get back with it Missy" - you may not have meant in that manner but it was exactly what I needed to hear -- this isn't a get thin quick scheme but rather a get healthy for life choice - and I needed to hear it....so THANKS!!!! :flowerforyou:
LOL...Honestly, there are some good reads out there. The New Rules of Lifting Weights for Women's nutrition section totally goes over what we talk about here. Also, on the FB page we constantly post articles and studies on the topic.
Girl, Kiki has to tell me that from time to time...we all need to hear it...it is a process and I can't stress enough such a worthwhile one. I will tell you, you know what helps keep me going is all of you guys! We are all in this together!!!0 -
Thank you for the motivational post. I know this is a process, but I cannot get over the layers of fat my body has gained since I started this in April. I am experiencing absolutely NOTHING positive except being able to eat more and not having binges. I have visible fat rolls that I did not have before, I'm experiencing gains in weight and inches, I cannot physically participate in activities as well as I did before. Just at a loss ... plugging along, but wondering what else I can possibly do to help the process.
^^^^THIS^^^^
This is a big part of my current concern: the gaining and gaining of FAT!
I posted this on the Cut Thread that it's the continual GAINING OF FAT AND POUNDS that is upsetting and de-motivating. I am doing NROL4W to the best of my ability and KNOW I am stronger and that somewhere under all this blubber are some gorgeous muscles, but I was under the impression that MUSCLE burns FAT not GROWS FAT.
Maybe we need more time as many of you have mentioned but I admit that I am worried about my constantly expanding body. It's going to affect my health~ I mean it just HAS to.
I will continue to hang in there and appreciate the time everyone is taking to address our concerns.
Rosie, I wrote you a response and now I am wondering if it was in another topic...oh man, let me go look.0
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