Slimming world & the Gym ?!
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Estrella
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Yes true, I'm going to start having a weekly measure. And focus on that. Everyone can see my body and not what the scales says so I guess that's more important.
Good on you. Well done. I always keep my measurements too as this is really what matters and mater weight etc and certain times of the month you can be heavier!
x
jillian_smith
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I used to go to the gym a lot and like you said you arent losing weight, neither was i but i was def using inches so def measure yourself and i am sure you will see a difference xx
georgiab88
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Really do stick it out! I have been at slimming world for 11 months now, and I go to the gym 3-5 times a week (depending on how I feel!) and in the beginning I barely lost anything. Even recently...from August 12th to yesterday, I have only lost about 7lbs but I have lost 15 inches from various different places. You will thank yourself when you get to target and you are toned as well as thin! xx
emilyb86
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Your muscles hold water to help repair them after working out so you really need to drink 2-3 litres of water everyday. General rule is weights first then cardio to burn fat but I do:
10 minutes rower
10 minutes bike
20 minutes light weight training
10 minutes stepper
10 minutes cool down on the treadmill
3 times a week plus a Saturday morning class and since doing this everyone notices I've dropped a dress size but I've only lost 3 pounds!!
Strong is the new skinny! X
10 minutes rower
10 minutes bike
20 minutes light weight training
10 minutes stepper
10 minutes cool down on the treadmill
3 times a week plus a Saturday morning class and since doing this everyone notices I've dropped a dress size but I've only lost 3 pounds!!
Strong is the new skinny! X
Estrella
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I know which I'd rather have
Stick at it-the scales will catch up xx
That's amazing!! X
Liverbird52
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I have this on my phone :-o
slimmerthanbefore!
Member
I like that 'strong is the new skinny', it's a good mantra to remember when in the gym and the scales don't seem to appreciate the effort! after all exercise is good for us.
Liverbird52
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Found this pic :-D
JulesyR
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This is an interesting post. And I see the logic - even though it flies against the face of everything we "know"
Exercise boosts the metabolism? It seems the reverse might be true | Dr Briffa's Blog - A Good Look at Good Health
Exercise boosts the metabolism? It seems the reverse might be true | Dr Briffa's Blog - A Good Look at Good Health
I think this helps prove what I have tried to do all along my weight loss journey, that exercise (and this goes for everyone), is 80% what you put in your mouth. I follow SW completely but a lot of people don't realise that if you eat large amounts of carbs and do an hour's exercise a day, you won't lose much weight if at all - you will only help your fitness. HIIT and lifting weights, in my opinion, is the best way to lose and stay toned...I am proof that this works as I have really toned up over the last 4 months. xx
georgiab88
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I measured myself for the first time in a few months, following really slow weight loss since august, and I have lost 11 3/4 inches! So gym is great even if you aren't seeing the losses. xx
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