When did I start lifting?

257_Lag
257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Anybody want to guess?

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I was told by many to expect this but I am wondering when the loss might start up again?

I am doing Stronglifts 5x5 and started at the beginning with just the bar so I am still pretty light with the weights. I haven't made any other changes other that cutting back on the cardio some.

Thanks for any insight!

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  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    On a positive note, although I haven't lost any weight I did just take measurements and I dropped 1/2" from my upper arms, upper legs and chest so that's encouraging.
  • explosivedonut
    explosivedonut Posts: 419 Member
    Are you eating at a calorie deficit? If you are, you can expect the scale to go down in a couple weeks. If you aren't eating at a calorie deficit, chances are you won't see the scale drop. That being said, the number on the scale doesn't mean jack crap in the grant scheme of things, its all about fitness levels, IMHO. You might not see the scale drop, but clothing will fit better, and you will be healthier, and thats' way more important.
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    I am eating at a deficit as weight loss is the primary concern for now. I just felt like I was losing too much muscle along the way so I decided to add some strength training into the mix. Thanks
  • Machafin
    Machafin Posts: 2,988 Member
    Looks like you have accomplished awesome goals so far! Keep up with the lifting, I have always thought fit people are much more attractive. Skinny is good but fit is where its at!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    It should start dropping off in a couple of weeks if you're in fact at a deficit. Just be careful...lifting makes you hungry as all hell and I have often found myself going over my calorie goals just to satisfy the deep growl in my stomach.

    The numbers on the scale will be much slower to go down though...with Strong Lifts and Starting Strength and programs like this, you're always pushing yourself progressively harder so your muscles are always needing repair and always need more water. That water retention in your muscles can easily make 1 Lb per week fat loss look like 0.25 on the scale, etc.
  • ahmadfahmy
    ahmadfahmy Posts: 214 Member
    Anybody want to guess?

    libra2.jpg

    I was told by many to expect this but I am wondering when the loss might start up again?

    I am doing Stronglifts 5x5 and started at the beginning with just the bar so I am still pretty light with the weights. I haven't made any other changes other that cutting back on the cardio some.

    Thanks for any insight!

    fix your diet.
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    fix your diet.

    Uh...my diet is what got me down 27 pounds before I started lifting but thanks for stopping in.
  • bbateman123
    bbateman123 Posts: 67 Member
    I started stronglifts 5 weeks ago.

    Screw the scale! I quit weighing myself, I am focusing what is being put on the bar and eating sensibly. If you want to gain strength and muscle eat more than you burn, if you want to lose weight eat less. Just as Mehdi says, its that simple.

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