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Originally Posted by Lisa~
Listen to rixatrix. This girl gives excellent advice on lots and lots of topics!
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Aw, shucks! Thanks, Lisa. I totally bow down to YOU and your fountain of knowledge and experience...
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Originally Posted by Nikster
Thank you ladies  Just trying to find the right "mix" because I was up another pound again today (134)!?? I am very confused.....and frustrated! Did you guys go up in weight before you came back down? I can't be building muscle that fast so I am just wondering if it is the xtra calories or the xtra protein that is doing this? It makes me want to go and do lots and lots of cardio....help! |
Every time I raise calories or start a different stage, the scale goes up. It's all fluid, not fat. Keep doing what you're doing. When your muscles break down and rebuild (i.e. you lift weights in the gym), they hold a lot of extra stuff - water, blood, glycogen. When you whack your finger in a door, it swells up. Just like when you give your muscles a good tearing up in the weight room. Drink water, keep eating, and get lots of rest.