Building muscle vs. losing pounds

tinaolszewski
tinaolszewski Posts: 1
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Dieting has been a way of life for me. However, fitness is a new element and I am trying soooo hard. I have exercised every day for the last two weeks and my clothes are looser but I am not losing pounds yet. I am very happy with this but wondering how long it takes to build muscle up and start losing pounds?

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  • Jalyst79
    Jalyst79 Posts: 50 Member
    Take your focus off the scale when you are building muscle. This past summer I dropped 2 pant sizes in about 3 weeks and only lost a few pounds. After the 10 week class I was doing, I only dropped 17lbs, but several inches and 2 more pant sizes. Also eating protein and balance carbs will help out a lot. Don't give up strength training because you don't see a difference on the scale, you will see changes sooner than you think. Take a before and after picture every 10 weeks or less and you will be astonished in your changes if you stick to it.

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