Fri, Feb-27-04, 06:31
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Posts: 70
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Plan: Atkins
Stats: 323/248/238
BF:BMI=30.2
Progress: 88%
Location: Maidenhead, England
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Weight loss [fat] versus weight gain [muscle]
I'm at the end of my seventh week of Atkins and after the initial massive losses [17lbs in first two weeks] my weekly reduction is currently averaging around 3lbs.
Age: 32
Height: 6'4"
Current weight: 295
Body Fat %tage: 18.54 [according to mybodycomp.com] - I'm suspicious of these results.
I'm exercising 6-7 days a week for 45 mins on a dual action cross trainer; 80-85% of max heart rate. I'm also weight training for a similar period twice a week and working my stomach muscles for 20 mins every morning [or until I can't handle the cramping anymore]. As my appetite has shrunk as a result of this WOE, my intake is down to around 2000 cals which sates me perfectly [no hunger pangs, no cravings]. I'm also setting world records for water cosumption; > 6 litres a day, everyday.
I'm intrigued as to the possibility of having gained lean body mass as a result of this training regime which is offsetting my overall weight loss week on week. Although I'm doubtfull that LBM increases would show in such a relatively short time frame.
I'd be most grateful for any advice.
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