How to lose INCHES rather than "weight"?

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kassiebby1124
kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
edited January 4 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi c: I haven't posted in here in a while. But I have a question. In regardless to fat loss, how do you lose inches instead of "weight"? Because I know the scale plays games with my head. I'm back into lifting weights (Woo Stronglifts), so will that help any? Also, are there any other ways?

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  • seabee78
    seabee78 Posts: 126 Member
    Yes, a good weight training program combined with a healthy diet will change your body composition by losing fat and building muscle. That will result in your desired inches lost but weight staying stable. You probably WILL lose a bit or weight too unless you gain muscle easily.
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
    Yes, a good weight training program combined with a healthy diet will change your body composition by losing fat and building muscle. That will result in your desired inches lost but weight staying stable. You probably WILL lose a bit or weight too unless you gain muscle easily.
    I don't mind losing weight too, I just don't want that to be the main focus, you know? And in regards to a "healthy diet," what does that mean, exactly? Could you give me a rough idea of what I should eat? Keep in mind, I'm broke and I live with my parents, haha
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    For me, lifting, eating near maintenance, and getting about 25% of my calories from protein* does the job.

    * Some recommend a higher percentage, but 25% of 2300 calories is 144g and as a 135 pound woman, I sure as hell don't need any more than that. :smile:
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
    Is there a way I can calculate how much I eat?
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Is there a way I can calculate how much I eat?

    Your food diary on here. :smile: If you go to "goals" then "change goals" then select the button for "custom goals," you can change your macro ratios.

    Lots of people who do lifting seems to use 40% carbs 30% fat and 30% protein. I personally like 50% carbs 25% fat and 25% protein, but I run quite a bit, too.
  • TinaBean007
    TinaBean007 Posts: 273 Member
    I assuming you're asking how much you should eat? There is a lot of info here and it's worth reading every bit: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
    Thank you (:
  • Torgrills
    Torgrills Posts: 103 Member
    I love P90x for total body sculpting (not to mention it kicks my butt), and I aim for higher protein using a combination of 50% protein, 25% carbs, and 25% fat.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,561 Member
    I assuming you're asking how much you should eat? There is a lot of info here and it's worth reading every bit: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    Props!
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