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Cyn S traineo Newbie Posts: 3 Cyn S This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 12 Mar 2008 08:39 I have always been in fairly good shape, but a couple months ago I decided to make it a priority to work out and eat healthfully. Since then, I have been working out 4-6 days a week and trying to eat better. I have been doing great, seeing steady improvement, and overall feeling really good! But in the last week or so, I gained a lot of fat around my belly...I can't think of anything I've done differently that would spark this. Any ideas? It's really discouraging...especially since I just got a cold and haven't had the energy to go work out for the last few days.
Dice Six traineo Regular Posts: 29 Dice Six When I started to study while having a full-time job at the same time, I allowed my appetite and my body to do whatever they wanted as my mind was occupied with gathering knowledge. Meanwhile my body gathered fat. One day I got on a scale and hated the result more than usual. So it's either ending up with wobbly body parts or feeling good about myself.	# Posted: 12 Mar 2008 09:27 Have you lost weight rapidly? Maybe it's just loose skin?
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 12 Mar 2008 12:30 how do you know it is fat? are you taking body fat measurements? also, are you bloated (time of the month?)? retaining water? eating salty foods? i would journal what you are eating to know the exact cause. are you drinking alot of soda?
Angie H Fitness Guru Posts: 718 Angie H I am using the Zone way of eating (www.drsears.com) to attain my target and increase my wellness.	# Posted: 12 Mar 2008 16:24 Yeah, I'm thinking bloating too.
~ Linaeve Fitness Guru Posts: 311 ~ Linaeve I work for a health care industry. I love tennis and running. I'm engaged to an amazing man, getting married November 1sh 2008. I am excited to lose weight and improve my heart (I have heart disease). Short term goals: 1) measure my bodyfat % 2) complete 20 lb challenge 3) more consistent workout schedule (DONE) 4) phase from 2% milk down to 1% milk (DONE) 5) lose 30 to 40 lbs by my birthday (May 30th) Long term goals: 1) Be able to run 3 miles again 2) Play tennis again on a regular basis 3) Reach my goal weight 4) Look great, healthy and confident for my wedding 5) Maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to have a baby	# Posted: 12 Mar 2008 16:47 Yeah. I agree. From what you described it sounds like water weight. You could try an over the counter dieuretic. Otherwise maybe have a low-sodium meal, try to encorporate some Lemon or lemon juice and garlic. Those should help pull some of the water off. Try to just be careful with the salt/sodium. I can gain all the way up to 10 lbs if I chose to be bad and eat pizza or even canned foods that have a higher amount of sodium.
Cyn S traineo Newbie Posts: 3 Cyn S This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 13 Mar 2008 01:43 Thanks for the tips...I hadn't thought of that. Ironically though, I've been drinking less water recently. (Only because I lot the water bottle I usually take everywhere with me and haven't gotten around to getting a new one.) Maybe my body is trying to store it more since I'm not getting as much water as usual?
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 13 Mar 2008 09:50 i dont know how the body works in terms of storing water if you get less of it than usual ,but why not give it another week or so and let the body do its regular thing and get back to "normal" again and see what happens.

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