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Inches, not pounds (when is a plateau not a plateau?)

AliceNov2011
AliceNov2011 Posts: 471 Member
edited January 2 in Social Groups
After losing 50 pounds in 9 months, I plateaued about 3 months ago, so I began eating at maintenance level to reset my metabolism. Since then, I haven't gained or lost any more pounds, but a month ago, I did start to take pilates classes 2-3 times a week.

As of this morning, due to the pilates alone, I have lost 1.5" off my bust, 1" off my waist, 2" off my stomach, 1" off my hips, .5" off my biceps, 1.5" off my thighs. I've also increased my lean body mass (LBM) by 3 pounds and reduced my body fat by .6%. And I've done this while eating at maintenance levels.

And so it goes... ;c)

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  • AliceNov2011
    AliceNov2011 Posts: 471 Member
    bump
  • SherryR1971
    SherryR1971 Posts: 1,170 Member
    I don't know if I'm not measuring in the same spot each month, but I am Losing per the scale, but measurements are as friendly...
  • llkilgore
    llkilgore Posts: 1,169 Member
    Wow, I've got to look into taking pilates classes.
  • katejkelley
    katejkelley Posts: 839 Member
    That is great! You're not just losing inches, you're adding years to your life through exercise. Pilates is great for working out all muscle groups. I haven't been measuring regularly, but I've shrunk out of all my clothes (I gave them to a friend), so I know the inches are going down.
  • rainghirl
    rainghirl Posts: 203 Member
    Pilates is great, I found it kept me in shape and helped me OH with his stretching as he's very inflexible, but the class closed and I haven't found one at a convenient time for me. I think that stopping coincided with the new job and the weight gain!
  • DMW914
    DMW914 Posts: 368 Member
    I started C25k & strength training in hopes to break my plateau. My Carb count may vary but not more than 50 & I'm still eating between phase 1 & 2 according to Adkins. We'll see what happens.
  • reneelee
    reneelee Posts: 877 Member
    Awesome! Keep changing things up so you dont hit an exercise plateau.
  • Dudagarcia
    Dudagarcia Posts: 849 Member
    After losing 50 pounds in 9 months, I plateaued about 3 months ago, so I began eating at maintenance level to reset my metabolism. Since then, I haven't gained or lost any more pounds, but a month ago, I did start to take pilates classes 2-3 times a week.

    As of this morning, due to the pilates alone, I have lost 1.5" off my bust, 1" off my waist, 2" off my stomach, 1" off my hips, .5" off my biceps, 1.5" off my thighs. I've also increased my lean body mass (LBM) by 3 pounds and reduced my body fat by .6%. And I've done this while eating at maintenance levels.

    And so it goes... ;c)

    Awesome NSV!!

    Are you eating your exercise calories?
  • AliceNov2011
    AliceNov2011 Posts: 471 Member
    Awesome NSV!!

    Are you eating your exercise calories?

    No. I feel like my exercise calories probably balance the mistakes I make in counting + all those hidden calories (I eat out a lot). However, I do tend to eat a bit more on those days in general -- since I cycle, I give those days some added protein.
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