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2004/07/12, 09:53 AM
I finally got a spiffy new body fat monitoring scale. In addition to me bing 4 pounds heavier than the last time I weighed (although it was right after a big lunch) I am 30% body fat :(
I guess I am in denial because I am 5'8" so I think that a size 10 isn't that big. Doesn't this mean that I am obese? Even with 39-27-40 measurements?
I'm not sure what to do now. I ate an omelette (1 egg and 3 egg whites) for breakfast, but for the rest of the day I am uncertain. How long will it take me to lose the body fat in a healthy way? How much cardio should I actually be doing with my freetrainers weight lifting plan?
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2004/07/12, 11:52 AM
The body fat scales work on bioelectrical impedence, which depends on many different factors - hydration, lean mass, too many variables can effect the reading, so don't fret.
Don't get scared and cut out all of your carbs - eat healthy carbs - you need them for many, many reasons. read grocery list for a bodybuilder or what should I eat in the FAQ section.
Eat 5-6 small meals a day.
Do cardio every other day, until your fitness level increases. Alternate with steady state cardio and HIIT.
Don't let a scale distort your healthy body image.
Work out for health reasons, please don't obsess, it is no fun.
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\"Achieving worthwhile goals requires a consistent investment of time and effort on your part....The rewards you receive will be in direct proportion to the consistent effort you put forth.\"
Brian Johnston, The Power of The Champions
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2004/07/14, 03:06 AM
I once read somewhere that we women can fluctuate between 3 and 8 lbs DAILY depending on our menstrual cycle, bloating and water retention.......... (another reason why we should throw out that darn scale!! :laugh: )
Don't let the scale decide your mood but use the mirror and your clothers as a judge. :)
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- Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
www.nme-pro.com
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2004/07/14, 09:38 AM
thanks both of you.
I went to the doctor and was at normal weight yesterday...and in the middle of the day too. Go figure.
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2004/07/19, 08:21 AM
I can vouch for what Philia said- I'm one of those people whose weight goes up and down from day to day. I'm a bit obsessive with the scale- weigh myself several times a day. But I don't freak out if I'm up a few pounds- I do it more for curiousity. Anyways- I have found that I easily fluctuate 4 pounds either way from my "actual" weight.
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2004/07/20, 11:37 AM
I totally agree - I got on and I was FOUR pounds heavier from one day to the next and nearly collasped, I thought it was just the scale but I have been consistent since - I didn't know there could be THAT much difference!
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Quoting from Philia2:
I once read somewhere that we women can fluctuate between 3 and 8 lbs DAILY depending on our menstrual cycle, bloating and water retention.......... (another reason why we should throw out that darn scale!! :laugh: )
Don't let the scale decide your mood but use the mirror and your clothers as a judge. :)
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MISERY IS OPTIONAL
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***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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