Vlog #81: STEEMFAT: After 3 weeks of working hard I gained weight, lost muscle and added more fat. Hmmm....I need a change of plans.
Today was a big day. The super measuring machine in the gym would determine how much muscle I have gained and how much fat I lost.
I was very pleased with my progress pictures so I was sure that I would get fantastic results.
Couldn't really hide my disappointment when the machine measuring lady told me I lost muscle (-2%), gained more fat and weight (+1 KG).
For a slight second, I was overcome by that feeling that you just want to give up.
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But no way. I only have nine weeks left to do something about it.
Apparently, I have not been eating enough carbs and protein to maintain my muscles. Looking for energy my body started to eat them.
I don't understand how that works. I keep track of my exercises and have been improving every week on every exercise. I would have expected them to have grown.
But maybe I went a bit overboard on the diet.
STEEMFAT is a journey to get in shape. I'm just going to have to find a new direction. And I will find it.
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Great to see you are always on your way to the gym. Even better that you didn't crash since that definitely wouldn't be a good start to the vlog haha. What had happened at the beginning?
The progress pictures looked so good. It seemed like you were losing weight and growing muscle not the opposite. Really weird since you already having better sleep and walking.
I guess carbs and protein are needed to maintain your muscles as well as to prevent your body breaking down your muscle for energy.
It is unfortunate to hear and it is probably a huge hill you have to climb and get over when you realise things have gotten worse than better. At least you probably have been getting fitter.
Hopefully, this rage and anger makes you more motivated to work harder. Great to hear you so positive and driven rather than just giving up at this hurdle.
You can do it man for sure. Keep working your arse off and I bet it will pay off with this new advice and mindset @exyle! :)
A driver decided to stop out of nowhere to park :). Don't worry I'm more motivated than ever.
Yes! If you change your plans to 'lose muscle and gain weight', you'll have already succeeded! :D
Seriously though, well done for setting yourself a challenge and for sharing your experiences here. Had a similar feeling of falling at the first hurdle when I accidentally deleted my first post on here last week, but was glad I got back up and carried on.
So don't give up, and best of luck with your SteemFat journey!
LOL! that first line made me laugh!
Wow, that's quite an upvote! Thank you very much!
I like your mindset, It really isn't time to quit. Besides , I don't trust those machines ,surely they have room or margin of error. Hang in there , keep at it and increase your protein. The muscle will be back and hopefully more fat will be incinerated :) Wishing you all the best.
Mindset is everything. Maybe your right and it's better to trust my eyes and photos.
That was a shocker for me too after seeing yesterday post i thought you lost weight but some strange thing happened :O
but yeah don't disappoint keep going on :D
and at last Mc donalds at last hahahah
Thank you! And no Mcdonald!
No need to be disappointed, you look awesome!!!!! therefore be proud of yourself .
You can add water therapy to your program as its very helpful. You are a big success here and therefore you have to celebrate yourself ...
Thank you so much!
You are welcome bud, always...and more success to you.
I wouldn't worry about too much right now. The results will come in time. I would just concentrate your diet on eating sufficient whole grain carbs like brown rice and lean meat so you have a higher chance of sustaining your muscle gains. Also, try eating a workout snack like a protein shake or small glass of chocolate milk after you are done exercising. It actually helps a lot in muscle recovery and growth.
keep at it!!
Increase your veg and protein. Make sure you include complex carbs in your diet (reduce simple carbs)
You've got this!!
On method to reduce salt and sugar is to replace those flavour profiles with smoke.
Thanks for the cheering up! I got this :)
@exyle might expect a list of gym exercises that help you lose belly fat to include lots of crunches, twists and planks. While these moves do help create strength and definition in abdominal muscles, they do little to burn the fat covering your middle. Gym exercises that help you lose belly fat involve cardio and total-body strength training — not targeted ab moves.
Never give up !! the progress is never linear there are always ups and downs, so do not get angry, sure that the next week you feel the changes
Don't worry @exyle sir, just start now by recommitting today, drink water like it's your job, plan each meal, revisit your food journal and repeat a good week, remind yourself how far you have come, Move get you sweat on, vegetables are your friend, repeat it tomorrow. i hope you will see great results soon.
It's a journey that's for sure. It's finding that balance that is important.