Progress, but still not where I want to be

elledoradoe
elledoradoe Posts: 2
in Fitness and Exercise
So I'm 5' 8" and currently around 126lbs. Since about two months ago I've lost 2 inches from my waist and have noticed a slimmer look in general. I do an hour of cardio and an hour of weights 5-6 times a week but I've noticed my butt has gotten smaller (not what I wanted). I'm pretty sure my butt is my first place to gain and last place to lose weight (makes sense since its been the same size up until now). So now I don't know whether I should continue what I'm doing and lose more fat, or start lifting more weights. I do want to lose some more fat, but gain or at least maintain any muscle I have. I eat about 1400-1700 calories a day, including exercise. Am I doing something wrong?

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  • tacguy
    tacguy Posts: 196
    So I'm 5' 8" and currently around 126lbs. Since about two months ago I've lost 2 inches from my waist and have noticed a slimmer look in general. I do an hour of cardio and an hour of weights 5-6 times a week but I've noticed my butt has gotten smaller (not what I wanted). I'm pretty sure my butt is my first place to gain and last place to lose weight (makes sense since its been the same size up until now). So now I don't know whether I should continue what I'm doing and lose more fat, or start lifting more weights. I do want to lose some more fat, but gain or at least maintain any muscle I have. I eat about 1400-1700 calories a day, including exercise. Am I doing something wrong?

    If you're looking to lose some fat while gaining muscle, you may want to reduce your cardio down to 2 days a week or so and concentrate on the resistance training.
    Some may tell you to cut it altogether.
    I personally like to do three resistance training days per week, two cardio sessions per week plus at least one yoga session.

    As for progress, here's a good quote I saw on FB they other day:

    "Some quit due to slow progress, never grasping the fact that slow progress IS progress"

    Good luck!!
    Joe
  • jennfranklin
    jennfranklin Posts: 434 Member
    up your protein and calories and lift, and lift heavy!!
  • elledoradoe
    elledoradoe Posts: 2
    Sounds good I'll try that, thanks!

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