tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post5862258950285271731..comments2024-01-11T00:19:34.152-05:00Comments on HomeSpun-Threads: Needs some encouragement?!Aimee Larsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235967041233761733noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-77390698809998506512011-03-01T20:15:38.981-05:002011-03-01T20:15:38.981-05:00Sounds like you are increasing your muscle mass wh...Sounds like you are increasing your muscle mass which is a good thing.. Muscles weigh more than fat and the more muscle weight you have the more calories you burn. You have probably lost fat and grained muscle. This is good! Keep going it is going to pay off for you.Pam Pikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-16600207097320706682011-03-01T09:45:37.103-05:002011-03-01T09:45:37.103-05:00Oh this is exactly what happened to me when I star...Oh this is exactly what happened to me when I started cardio and weights training! I got BIGGER and HEAVIER! I was horrified, but thank goodness it was just an adjustment period and the kilos started to fall off once I'd got a fitness routine established. Hang in there, it's just a small hiccup xxChrissynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-31419791047830140562011-03-01T07:33:18.216-05:002011-03-01T07:33:18.216-05:00Everyone who posted is right. I'm a Pilates in...Everyone who posted is right. I'm a Pilates instructor, and often hear that the scale has gone up not down. Initially your weight will go up, it's muscle mass being increased. Through continued exercise and eating well, the fat will start to come off, and muscle will continue to increase. It is totally likely that on your scale you have only dropped 10lbs, but actually lost more than that in fat. You've just "replaced" some of the fat weight with muscle weight. See if your gym has a complimentary fitness evaluation included in your membership. Good luck! <br />I am so thankful for your blog posts, especially Mission 52. Thank you!Leianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-54641578625016047662011-03-01T00:47:50.579-05:002011-03-01T00:47:50.579-05:00Toned muscle is more compact...and the scale often...Toned muscle is more compact...and the scale often doesn't agree with lean muscle...you can look a lot thinner and wear smaller sizes even if the scale doesn't show a loss.PinkGrannynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-49862569533506657802011-02-28T22:17:10.837-05:002011-02-28T22:17:10.837-05:00The older I get the longer it takes for the scales...The older I get the longer it takes for the scales to go DOWN- anything up to 3 weeks before they starting heading in the right direction. Remember too it is a lifestyle choice, not a quick fix.Suznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-92066286916984452202011-02-28T21:32:17.391-05:002011-02-28T21:32:17.391-05:00I am going through the same thing right now. I ha...I am going through the same thing right now. I have been working out for the past two weeks and about cried when I got on the scale on Sunday and had gained two pounds. I feel like I have toned but the scale doesn't reflect it. Hang in there though!Queeniesbeadshttp://www.ickymadeit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-31668628248226132642011-02-28T20:14:36.645-05:002011-02-28T20:14:36.645-05:00Muscle weighs more than fat! Totally normal for th...Muscle weighs more than fat! Totally normal for the numbers to be higher than before. If your clothes are fitting better, then you're losing "weight." Measure in inches, not pounds! Keep it up!Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-66854574781109086892011-02-28T18:30:55.098-05:002011-02-28T18:30:55.098-05:00I'm not running, but exercising every day, shr...I'm not running, but exercising every day, shredding with jillian, doing step aerobics, eating smart...and the scale HASN'T budged. <br /><br />I feel your pain. <br /><br />(hugs)!!!Deannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5069140341550751353.post-45609306068537225662011-02-28T18:17:44.423-05:002011-02-28T18:17:44.423-05:00Muscle weighs more than fat, so you could be "...Muscle weighs more than fat, so you could be "gaining weight" but not gaining fat. Your leg muscles are probably toning up nicely, which is probably what's causing the "weight" gain. Don't worry, you'll be fine!Carynnoreply@blogger.com