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Why am I losing inches, but not weight?
Why am I losing inches, but not weight?
March 15, 2019
Have you ever wondered and asked yourself Why am I loosing inches, but not weight?? I'm working out like crazy and eating healthy, but the scale isn't budging...ugh Is the scale reliable? Is the scale lying? Im freaking out!!!!!
Well lets see....
The typical scale shows your weight, but it doesn't tell you how much of that weight is muscle, fat, water, bones, or organs. You will see weight changes throughout the day, sometimes by as much as 10 pounds depending on what and how often you eat and drink, how often you go to the bathroom, or if you are retaining water. For this reason the scale is unreliable and it can mentally drive you crazy. Should I even bother stepping on a scale? That's up to you!!
If the scale is making you crazy, taking a break from weighing yourself may just open your eyes to other possibilities. Your weight isn't the only measure of your success. Put away the scale and you may just see how far you've really come. I personally prefer to go by the way my clothes fit and I also like to take my measurements.
Ok! So my weight on the scale isn't changing, but I noticed my clothes fit looser …..Why is that? When you notice that you're losing inches, but not weight, this strongly suggests that your body is going through a recompositing. You are losing fat, which takes up a lot of space, and are left with a greater proportion of fat-free mass (muscle), which takes up less space
This should be SO much more exciting than losing weight on the scale because improving your body composition sets you up for much bigger wins in the future. So if your clothes fit looser then you know you're on the right track….Stay positive!! Trust the process…Stop stressing the scale…
Does Lifting Heavy Weights Make Women Bulky?
Does Lifting Heavy Weights Make Women Bulky?
February 14, 2019
Any woman who lifts weight will know not only how awesome it makes you feel, but that the idea that it will make you “bulky” is a complete myth. There are so many tiny women who can lift incredibly heavy weights, and you’d have no idea from looking at them - they simply have a lot of lean muscle mass. Anyone who’s committed to lifting weights will be able to attest that it actually give you curves in all the right places.
Despite this, there remains a misconception that picking up heavy weight will make you look like the stereotypical image of a bodybuilder, so many people still criticize women who lift weights, but we do not have the amount of testosterone men have to look "manly"…..
Here’s the truth: when you pick up heavy weights, your muscles get STRONGER (but not necessarily bigger). If you pump yourself full of testosterone and eat way more calories than you are burning every day, sure…you could get bigger.
However, if you pick up heavy weights, and eat a caloric deficit (and eat the right kinds of food – actual healthy foods), your muscles will get stronger and denser; you will burn the fat on top of your muscle, and you will get that “toned” look that you’re after.
Food for thought. The beautiful women bodybuilders who look "bulky" they eat, train, and take supplements specifically so they can look like that! They’ve been working towards that goal for years and years and train very hard. It takes focus and a lot of disciple plus sacrifice to get that physic.
There is 100 per cent beauty and femininity in lifting weights. And it has nothing to do with what you look like. So free yourself of the opinions of others and the beauty standards of society. Pay attention to the moments in life you FEEL beautiful. Whatever you are you doing? DO MORE OF THAT.”✌
Lifestyle Changes For a Healthier You
Lifestyle Changes For a Healthier You
January 15, 2019
How can you make lifestyle changes that are realistic that can lead to better physical, emotional and mental health? Where do you start and how do you make these changes stick?
When making changes it's really important to:
*Create small goals. Make a list of goals that you would like to change and start with the most important one. Create the steps you would need to take to accomplish that goal. For example, do you want to eat healthy? First step would be to clean out your refrigerator, freezer and pantry. Eliminate any high sugar, processed foods and junk food. Second step find healthy recipes you would like to try. Third make a weekly grocery list of only healthy foods like lean meats, vegetables and fruits and stick with it. Create a reward system of each success and treat yourself to a manicure, massage, pedicure, new clothes, etc...Be honest with yourself!!
*Have a buddy system. Having a friend or loved one supporting and encouraging you will help you achieve that goal. We all need someone to be accountable to and share our challenges and victories.
*Be Realistic about your goal. Accept the fact that it will take time....This isn't a quick fix!! Accept that there may be things you cannot change or control. Example: If there's any physical problems that cannot be fixed due to an injury, sickness, working schedule, motherhood, life, etc.... All you need to do is take it day by day and focus on the task on hand.
*Continue to readjust your goals. Once you get through that initial goal go to the next one and same as above know its a process and it takes time. Whether its weight loss, Eating healthy, Staying away from negative energy, Quit smoking or drinking know that you can do it!! Make a commitment to yourself and follow it through!!
*You are worthy. You may fall a few times, but the key is to never give up....We're not made to be perfect, but know you are capable of doing whatever you set your mind to do....Change takes time! Remember it's not a fad it's a lifestyle. Be mindful of your choices and take back the control you need. Each success empowers you to go to the next with confidence.
