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Originally Posted by phix95  Thanks for your post.
Actually, yes I have been taking measurements.
And I recently got a metabolic test done (where you breathe into a tube) and it said my metabolic rate was high. And to lose weight I have to eat between 1200 and 1400 cal. They advised against going as low as 1200 b/c it may negatively affect my metabolism.
So I've been logging my foods and taking measurements. I went down to 1350 cal/day. Plus exercise.
Sometimes I'd go over my calorie amt but b/c of the calories burned exercising, I still end up at 1350 or below.
Anyway, I did lose 3 lbs but I don't know if its fat or muscle. My tummy looks just 'slightly' smaller (namely the area between the waist and hips, which, ironically, is never called for in measurements; eg, my waist and hips may stay the same, but inbetween can fluctuate. They should have a log for that!)
But my jeans are still tight and there are some I cannot get into. Now THAT is depressing. |
Def not losing muscle... and you need to stay vigilant and keep your goals in focus. Once you do that, those jeans will easily fit in no time...
It just seems now that you have your facts straight and you are really logging and weighing your food. You are seeing results and they will pay off in the end...
Good luck!
