My first fitness goal is accomplished. #2 here I come!

[diamondlarry]

Originally Posted by Compaq888

I have some bad news. I lost 4 pounds in 3 days. But the good/weird news is my muscles are getting stronger. The machines I'm using for my upper body are proving to be very hard. The machines for my lower body keep getting easier to the point that I have to keep adding weights or it bounces like a rubberband.

On one machine I started at 40lbs but now I'm at 70lbs in one week. My legs are getting strong fast but my upper body is taking such a long time.

Any ideas why I'm losing weight?

More/stronger muscles= the need for more fuel to power the muscles= weight loss which may mean the need for even more food?

[Compaq888]

so am I losing fat or muscles?

[JanGeo]

if your measurements are reducing and you are getting stronger then you are loosing fat - you can loose fat internally and not show it on the outside. If you workout too much you can loose muscle . . . doubling big muscles will show a bigger change than doubling small muscles. That's why it is important to rest a lot to rebuild muscle - otherwise you are over training. Eat meat and vegetable protiens - string beans are good. Keep hydrated really well too or you can get some serious kidney problems.

[Compaq888]

My muscles get plenty of rest. I always drink water when I work out. In fact I only drink water outside the gym and inside. I haven't touched a soda in years. I basically drink anything clear. water, vodka, and etc.

[Compaq888]

I gained 5 pounds in 2 days. Weird body. I'm now 131.xx

Leg machines are getting easier and I keep adding weights.

[GasSavers_maxc]

I'm 44, 5'8 140lb. back when i was 18, 125lb, i could leg press 500lb 5 or 6 times. Now i'm to worn out to work out I could clean&jerk 225lb Arm curl 135, back againt the wall.

[thisisntjared]

legs can hold 15lbs of muscle each and you wouldnt be able to see the difference(but you can feel and untilize it). well if your around 6ft atleast

[JanGeo]

Attachment 15

Talk is cheep - this was me about 1995-96 when I was cut and had long hair. No gym time only a little biking and swiming.

[Compaq888]

damn, that's muscle.

[The Toecutter]

Talk is cheep - this was me about 1995-96 when I was cut and had long hair. No gym time only a little biking and swiming.

Sweet hair, man.