Transformations... Weight Loss and Muscle gain

[cr85]

Originally Posted by Cheese

what's pre-work?

Is it better to work out in the morning right after you wake up or before you goto bed or does it even matter?

When you wake up is good cause it'll get you going for the rest of the day. I personally do it after work just because I can't get myself up at 4 AM to workout and it hasn't affected me.

Originally Posted by OnlyMe

this is my #1 problem. scotch is my weakness. :facepalm:
and carbs, i eat too many of them. if i cut out the carbs, id get that 6 pack i want.

Carbs aren't the enemy, you just have to eat the right kind of carbs and a good amount for what you do to fuel your body. It's a different story if you're eating a bunch of empty carbs i.e. white bread, enriched flour products, simple sugars, etc... that'll get you nowhere if you're trying to get your 6 pack.

[Jeebus]

I'm a little stumped right now. I started last week on Monday, eating relatively healthy and lifting 5 days a week plus 3 mile jog 5 days a week and my scale has not budged. I notice my shirts fitting a little smaller and pants too but the scale does not drop a single digit. I don't really care what the scale says, for a while there i didn't even weigh myself just started to weight myself last week to see if I lost anything. Here what a normal mon-fri food looks like

Breakfast-Protein shake with soy milk, and some eggs with potatoes or something along those lines.

lunch-Whole grain pasta, 2 grilled chicken breasts, something green ie. salad or mixed greens, cucumbers, etc

dinner- lean beef, potatoes, something green

work out

jog memorial park

protein shake with water and peanut butter

Once a week I'll go out to chipotle, normally on chest or arm day. Weekends I quit drinking so that's good but I did have popeyes and bdubs on the weekend.


Like I said, I'm not too worried about the number. Just wondering what gives here. Even when I was drinking tons of beer on the weekends I would notice a lb or two dropped by the end of the week.

[ryk]

Could be a glycogen if you just recently changed everything up. It's still too early to notice anything really.

[Jeebus]

figured I'd give myself 3-4 weeks before noticing any real progress on the scale. I'll just keep at it for now. I was just curious if anyone has had a similar instance.

[Prelude92]

Originally Posted by Jeebus

figured I'd give myself 3-4 weeks before noticing any real progress on the scale. I'll just keep at it for now. I was just curious if anyone has had a similar instance.

i think it takes a while. when i quit tortillas i didnt see visual results till about 3 weeks in. i measured my waistline weekly and noticed a decrease. on my 3rd day of no tortillas been eating sandwiches and tuna for most of my meals.. :/

[Jeebus]

I really dont think tortillas are that bad. I throw an entire can of tuna on one and nom nom. Beats crackers or most breads. I can only eat whole grain bread with almond butter and jelly sandwiches

[Jeebus]

Of course 1vs6 per meal is gonna make a difference

[cr85]

You don't look to be a guy carrying much fat, Jeeb. If you notice clothes fitting looser then it's obviously working. The less fat you have to lose the less your scale will budge. I'm pretty much hovering around my weight now, if anything I just fluctuate up and down a few pounds.

[IgotThatWenis]

Originally Posted by Jeebus

I'm a little stumped right now. I started last week on Monday, eating relatively healthy and lifting 5 days a week plus 3 mile jog 5 days a week and my scale has not budged. I notice my shirts fitting a little smaller and pants too but the scale does not drop a single digit. I don't really care what the scale says, for a while there i didn't even weigh myself just started to weight myself last week to see if I lost anything. Here what a normal mon-fri food looks like

Breakfast-Protein shake with soy milk, and some eggs with potatoes or something along those lines.

lunch-Whole grain pasta, 2 grilled chicken breasts, something green ie. salad or mixed greens, cucumbers, etc

dinner- lean beef, potatoes, something green

work out

jog memorial park

protein shake with water and peanut butter

Once a week I'll go out to chipotle, normally on chest or arm day. Weekends I quit drinking so that's good but I did have popeyes and bdubs on the weekend.


Like I said, I'm not too worried about the number. Just wondering what gives here. Even when I was drinking tons of beer on the weekends I would notice a lb or two dropped by the end of the week.

Did you mean that you felt your clothes seemed bigger on you or are they fitting tighter? Either way, your probably not losing weight because you're putting on muscle. So what ever fat you are losing, you're replacing with muscle. You should see about getting your body fat tested.

[Jeebus]

That's what I meant, sorry I was in a hurry typing that. I really don't think I'm building enough muscle to offset the fat loss and keep my weight steady but I'll keep at it while I'm feeling the motivation. I want to do the fat measurement but it's kinda pricey at 200+ last time I checked so I want to lean down and then do it prior to bulking in a couple months.

[cr85]

It's $40 according to the website for the body composition test...
http://ironman.memorialhermann.org/o...cing-packages/


I read your post wrong about the tighter fitting clothes, my fault.

[Jeebus]

site won't pull up but I'll look into it. I assume it's not the process where they put you in water to measure. SOmeone else mentioned it earlier in this thread.

[cr85]

Yup, that's it. Hydrostatic Weighing. They have packages and separate tests. The $40 is the individual test price from what the site says.

[inoneday]

I havent really had any strength losses at the gym matter of fact even on a calorie deficit ( i eat tuna, a whole can of black beans, dry salad, steak, chicken, fresh cut deli turkey, asparagus, ON 100% whey) ive actually upped my press movements, dumbells and barbells. then again i do 3 sets of 8-10 on everything (same as my bulk) except 15-30min cardio afterwards. im lifting about 75% of what i think my max also. i have a desk job so im quite seditary all day except when i hit the gym. so my cal requirments are around 1500 daily for fat loss

How much protein should i be taking in daily to lose fat? im currently taking in around 100 grams i weight 180lbs

[nicolep]

Originally Posted by Jeebus

figured I'd give myself 3-4 weeks before noticing any real progress on the scale. I'll just keep at it for now. I was just curious if anyone has had a similar instance.

fapping your muscles away still maybe lol ?

[tofuspeedster]

Originally Posted by Jeebus

I'm a little stumped right now. I started last week on Monday, eating relatively healthy and lifting 5 days a week plus 3 mile jog 5 days a week and my scale has not budged. I notice my shirts fitting a little smaller and pants too but the scale does not drop a single digit. I don't really care what the scale says, for a while there i didn't even weigh myself just started to weight myself last week to see if I lost anything. Here what a normal mon-fri food looks like

Breakfast-Protein shake with soy milk, and some eggs with potatoes or something along those lines.

lunch-Whole grain pasta, 2 grilled chicken breasts, something green ie. salad or mixed greens, cucumbers, etc

dinner- lean beef, potatoes, something green

work out

jog memorial park

protein shake with water and peanut butter

Once a week I'll go out to chipotle, normally on chest or arm day. Weekends I quit drinking so that's good but I did have popeyes and bdubs on the weekend.


Like I said, I'm not too worried about the number. Just wondering what gives here. Even when I was drinking tons of beer on the weekends I would notice a lb or two dropped by the end of the week.

Glad I could help you get back in the game, you whale.

[Jeebus]

haha. Preciate that lol

[inoneday]

Originally Posted by Jeebus

haha. Preciate that lol

how many carbs are you eating? this could also contribute to a slow fat loss. Overall id give it about 4 weeks and see where u are at. just make sure you get in your 30 min of cardio in bed every night

[IgotThatWenis]

Originally Posted by Jeebus

That's what I meant, sorry I was in a hurry typing that. I really don't think I'm building enough muscle to offset the fat loss and keep my weight steady but I'll keep at it while I'm feeling the motivation. I want to do the fat measurement but it's kinda pricey at 200+ last time I checked so I want to lean down and then do it prior to bulking in a couple months.

No need to go for the expensive method to check your body fat, just try the caliper method. I had it done at 24 hour fitness for free. Probably not the most accurate way of measuring body fat, but at least you can get a base line to compare with.

Don't focus on weight loss, focus on the way your clothes fit. I stayed 190 lbs for a few months, but I noticed that my waist size had decreased even though I still felt like I had a flabby belly. I dropped about 5 lbs and I still feel that I look the same as when i was at 190 lbs. Could be all perception.

[Jeebus]

Originally Posted by inoneday

how many carbs are you eating? this could also contribute to a slow fat loss. Overall id give it about 4 weeks and see where u are at. just make sure you get in your 30 min of cardio in bed every night

wrd, I never forget the pre-sleep fap but it doesn't take 30 minutes