I'm 17. 5"0 and 110lbs (50kg). I want to lose 10 pounds by mid july. So I started dieting and working out last week. I did cardio and weight lifting (bought 3lbs dumbbells)
But now I feel like arms and thighs got bigger? Why is thaaat? I feel so frustrated that hopes of losing weight is now laying low.
And also, any advise or tips on how to lose 10 pounds by july?
Thank you so much!
Started Working out but then getting bigger/bulkier
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Re: Started Working out but then getting bigger/bulkier
High RQ, good to speak with you.
firstly I'd say that being 100lbs might be a bit light for you and actually you could aim to stay the same weight but alter the way in which your body composition is.
1lb of added muscle helps to burn an extra 45-50 calories per day, so that is actually a good thing not least as the training required would improve bone density and connective tissue strength, when done correctly of course.
So if you were to replace a small amount of fat with muscle, you could actually remain the same weight but change your body composition in a healthier manner.
As for the diet sedentary adult females need 1,800 a day, but allow another 200-400 a day when you train so you have extra fuel to workout and build and / or protect muscle mass.
What times do you eat at and what foods of you eat at those times?
Are you planning to buy any more equipment, like free weight or are you planning to join a gym and how often do you train?
firstly I'd say that being 100lbs might be a bit light for you and actually you could aim to stay the same weight but alter the way in which your body composition is.
1lb of added muscle helps to burn an extra 45-50 calories per day, so that is actually a good thing not least as the training required would improve bone density and connective tissue strength, when done correctly of course.
So if you were to replace a small amount of fat with muscle, you could actually remain the same weight but change your body composition in a healthier manner.
As for the diet sedentary adult females need 1,800 a day, but allow another 200-400 a day when you train so you have extra fuel to workout and build and / or protect muscle mass.
What times do you eat at and what foods of you eat at those times?
Are you planning to buy any more equipment, like free weight or are you planning to join a gym and how often do you train?