Even if you go to the gym 2 times a week and walk more than you ever use to, can your body just stay at the same weight?? or am i doing something wrong? i feel like no matter how much i try i can't seem to make the scales change.
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If you've been doing your activities for any length of time, you probably "reached a plateau". It happens to everyone. It's a perfectly natural function of the body. You reach a certain level and your body metabolism has to "catch-up" or adjust with what you are doing your best to accomplish. If you continue your activities, you'll notice the scale will begin moving in the direction you're interested in having it move to. Thanks for asking your Q! I enjoyed answering it! VTY, Ron Berue Yes, that is my real last name! Sources: Info from my physicians. Some personal observations and opinions. "THE University of Hard Knocks" Also known as ("a/k/a") "life's valuable lessons".
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A couple of factors involved here. First, calorie intake makes a difference. Starting an exercise plan doesn't do as much on it's own as exercise with proper nutrition. Pay attention to your portion sizes. Second, and even more important IMHO, the scale is not the ultimate answer! You don't say what type of gym workout you're doing, but if you do any resistance/weight training you will build muscle. Muscle weighs more that fat. A more accurate measurement of progress then is bodyfat %. You can track this with tape measures, calipers, or simply how your clothes fit. Don't get frustrated at your weight not changing quickly. Build some muscle, which burns more calories, then work on melting off the fat.
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first youll be burning fat and replacing muscle, 2 days a week isnt enough to really add much muscle so you will most likely keep the same weight because when you lose 5lbs of fat you might gain about 5lbs of muscle. and it depends on your eating habits as well! reduce trans/saturated fat. if your working out you can increase your caloric intake but make sure you eat nutrient dense foods and also have a good source of protein. also shoot for atleast 3 days weight training and every day 30 minutes of cardio or something to get your heart and body temperature up. when working out also try to schedule your workouts like day 1: chest and biceps day 2:back and triceps day 3:lower body etc. working out muscle groups that "compliment each other". also change up your routine every few weeks to add to muscle confusion. either reduce rest periods, increase sets or reps, increase weight, or work out the same muscle group with a new exercise to hit it at new angles.
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