Posted by Minnie-Haha on June 30, 2004, at 17:46:25
In reply to What am I doing wrong?, posted by shadows721 on June 22, 2004, at 0:39:53
I just posted, but wanted to add this: Yes, I've always been told that as you replace fat with muscle, you might not seem to lose weight as muscle weighs more than fat. I don't know if that's true, but I would say, try to focus less on how the exercise is changing your body and more on how it's changing your mind. Ask yourself "Am I feeling better? Is my mood improved? Are my energy and sleep better?" If you gain five pounds, don't worry about it, just buy some new pants so you're comfortable in what you're wearing. If you gain more than that, you might follow "Captain's" advice about watching your carbs. Don't cut them out, but cut back. (When I started a walking regimen a few weeks ago, I found myself craving candy and cereal.)
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