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Ohio Kim Mon, Oct-20-03 12:45

Pounds, but not inches?
 
I have lost almost 20 pounds, but I haven't noticed anything fitting looser and my measurements are the same. When I lift a bag of potatoes or something, that's a lot of weight. Where did it come from? Has anyone else experienced this? :wiggle:

Hilary M Mon, Oct-20-03 12:48

Kim, I was the same way. I dropped almost 30 pounds before I could notice a difference in my clothing size. Of course, my old jeans were so tight when I started, it took a while just to get them to fit normally, much less drop a size.

Don't be discouraged. Twenty pounds is a LOT of weight, and you've done wonderfully! If you're not exercising or weight training, I'd encourage you to do so. It really helps shed inches along with pounds.

Ohio Kim Mon, Oct-20-03 12:50

Thanks Hillary. That could be the problem. Perhaps, my old jeans were way too tight as well. I haven't been exercising faithfully either. I will definately start.... TONIGHT!

Hilary M Mon, Oct-20-03 12:52

Yeah, I think exercise will help you. About a month after I added exercise into my daily routine was when I really started to notice my body composition changing. I'd like to do more weight training to really help tone as I go along, but for now I only have time for aerobic/cardio to burn fat. But it's a start!

P.S. It doesn't have to be a ton of exercise to start out. I only do 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, and it was a pain in the beginning but now I kind of look forward to it. Who'd have ever thought?!

skatrmom Mon, Oct-20-03 18:50

ohio kim, did u go on induction first? my daughter has been on Induction for 2 weeks now, and thinks her pants are tighter than before, but she does'nt look like she's gained anything? mind boggling!!!

Sentoria Mon, Oct-20-03 20:13

This is me....pounds first, inches about 2 weeks later. It still annoys me, but hey I'll take it :thup:


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