I'm losing weight but gaining inches
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pandagreek
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Normally this the ideal situation. However I'm trying to lose weight. I went from 210lbs 38in waist to 172lbs 32inch waist. Mine and doctors goal is 145lbs, so I started this program.... I'm down two pounds however my waistline has went up to 36in!!! What's going on?? Am I doing something wrong?
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pandagreek wrote: »Normally this the ideal situation. However I'm trying to lose weight. I went from 210lbs 38in waist to 172lbs 32inch waist. Mine and doctors goal is 145lbs, so I started this program.... I'm down two pounds however my waistline has went up to 36in!!! What's going on?? Am I doing something wrong?
measuring in the wrong spot?
not in the same spot?
4 inch gain on your waist is a bit high...are you pregnant? abnormal growth?0 -
What sort of time frame are we talking about here?
And congratulations on your progress so far!0 -
You lost 40 lbs and 6 inches, and then decided to try a different program? because the one you had been using was working?
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You need more data points. You could be bloated one day/need a poo. No single measurement is worth worrying over. Keep the weight loss course, measure inches once a week, preferably not after a heavy sodium/drinking day.2
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Like weighing, measurements should be done as close to same conditions each time as you can. Same clothing, time of day, etc.2
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pandagreek wrote: »Normally this the ideal situation. However I'm trying to lose weight. I went from 210lbs 38in waist to 172lbs 32inch waist. Mine and doctors goal is 145lbs, so I started this program.... I'm down two pounds however my waistline has went up to 36in!!! What's going on?? Am I doing something wrong?
measuring in the wrong spot?
not in the same spot?
4 inch gain on your waist is a bit high...are you pregnant? abnormal growth?
Seeing as im a guy no not pregnant..6 -
MegaMooseEsq wrote: »What sort of time frame are we talking about here?
And congratulations on your progress so far!
thank you we are looking at a span of 3 weeks gain 3mnths loss.0 -
stanmann571 wrote: »You lost 40 lbs and 6 inches, and then decided to try a different program? because the one you had been using was working?
I started this program because the job I had allowed me to lose weight quick and easier. I'm now working behind a desk so less movement and less accessible exercise opportunity.1 -
You need more data points. You could be bloated one day/need a poo. No single measurement is worth worrying over. Keep the weight loss course, measure inches once a week, preferably not after a heavy sodium/drinking day.
Data points? I thought of the bloat idea buggy I drink so much water wouldn't the salt be flushed out?
Good idea about the measurements I will try that1 -
pandagreek wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »You lost 40 lbs and 6 inches, and then decided to try a different program? because the one you had been using was working?
I started this program because the job I had allowed me to lose weight quick and easier. I'm now working behind a desk so less movement and less accessible exercise opportunity.
So now you're not moving all day like you were before? Exercising? Could that be part of it? Guessing, not saying.
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When I suck in my gut, I'm a 34.0
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I agree with other that 4 inches is a lot and if you are measuring accurate, then I would suggest you see a doctor for any health issues.
How tall are you?0 -
pandagreek wrote: »pandagreek wrote: »Normally this the ideal situation. However I'm trying to lose weight. I went from 210lbs 38in waist to 172lbs 32inch waist. Mine and doctors goal is 145lbs, so I started this program.... I'm down two pounds however my waistline has went up to 36in!!! What's going on?? Am I doing something wrong?
measuring in the wrong spot?
not in the same spot?
4 inch gain on your waist is a bit high...are you pregnant? abnormal growth?
Seeing as im a guy no not pregnant..
okay so are you measuring in the same spot? is there an abnormal area?
there were other questions...0 -
corinasue1143 wrote: »pandagreek wrote: »stanmann571 wrote: »You lost 40 lbs and 6 inches, and then decided to try a different program? because the one you had been using was working?
I started this program because the job I had allowed me to lose weight quick and easier. I'm now working behind a desk so less movement and less accessible exercise opportunity.
So now you're not moving all day like you were before? Exercising? Could that be part of it? Guessing, not saying.
Prior I was walking around 5-9 miles a day walking in and around the city. Now i have a desk job several miles away and away from public transportation. So walking is seriously cut out. While in the company my job requires very minimal movement.0 -
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pandagreek wrote: »pandagreek wrote: »Normally this the ideal situation. However I'm trying to lose weight. I went from 210lbs 38in waist to 172lbs 32inch waist. Mine and doctors goal is 145lbs, so I started this program.... I'm down two pounds however my waistline has went up to 36in!!! What's going on?? Am I doing something wrong?
measuring in the wrong spot?
not in the same spot?
4 inch gain on your waist is a bit high...are you pregnant? abnormal growth?
Seeing as im a guy no not pregnant..
okay so are you measuring in the same spot? is there an abnormal area?
there were other questions...
Going by the pants size and what I can fit.1 -
Get a tape measure.3
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