I had my weekly weigh in this Wednesday, and it seems I have started a trend. Just like last week, I am up on the poundage. Also just like last week, at least it was muscle:) That was a fake smile. I really don't like seeing the number on the scale go up for any reason, muscle or otherwise. Nevertheless it is what it is. I have been very faithful with my workouts and I will just have to keep on plugging along.
The one thing I don't understand is that even though I've been gaining muscle, I am not burning fat. Whats up with that? Isn't gaining muscle supposed to help you burn MORE fat? Apparently my muscle is of swiss descent because it insists on remaining neutral. I'm screaming "Attack! Attack!" and its sipping tea and cohabitating with my lifelong enemy.
LOL - about the swiss descent...not the gain. I'm not sure how much you want to lose, but do you journal and weigh and measure your food? I find if I get away from doing that, a little bit here and there....arggh. It bugs me when I see a gain too - big time - but I refuse to quit. I may alter my program, but no going back to the bad 'ol times.
ReplyDeleteAre you seeing a difference in how your clothes fit? Often that's a better guide than the scale. Cheers, Rick
ReplyDeleteLove this "Apparently my muscle is of swiss descent because it insists on remaining neutral. I'm screaming "Attack! Attack!" and its sipping tea and cohabitating with my lifelong enemy. " !!!
ReplyDeleteHope next week you see the numbers drop, but Rick is right, totally go with how the clothing fits AND why not take some measurements? You will probably be pleasantly surprised!