Hi all. I started just over a month ago and have completed 10 fast days. Of these, 2 were more restricted than fasts as I blew the 600 and did about 1000 cals instead. I hope to lose about 10lbs on this plan.
That said, compared to my former WOE, I feel I should have shed a decent amount.
This also coincided with me starting weight training again, about 3-4 times a week.
I weigh in rarely (to avoid disappointment!) but am slightly dismayed to find I have only lost about 2.5lbs.
However, I have lost belly fat for sure, my physique has changed a bit and my gym shorts sit half way down my butt, so things are clearly changing.
So humour me! Is this the old adage that muscle is heavier than fat and the reality is I have probably lost far more FAT but put on heavier muscle ?????
My waist measurement has only gone down by 0.5 inch but then I have been doing a fair bit of abs stuff in the gym.
As an aside, I have found that for the two days after a fast, if I eat properly, my strength feels supercharged so I will not be giving up despite what the scales say – I feel so much stronger.
I also have a totally different, almost respectful attitude to food I have never had before. I almost quite like being a little hungry as I’ve convinced myself its good for me.
Any views and comments would be really appreciated. Thanks to all and keep the faith!
12:57 pm
6 Mar 14