brewer12345
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I turned over a new leaf Jan. 1 and decided to start making up for 3 or 4 years of neglect. Joined a gym and I now hit it 5X a week before work (getting up at 4:45AM to do so ). 3X a week I do cardio, generally the equivalent of running 3.5 to 4 miles, whether actual running or machine equivalents. 2X a week I am doing strength training on machines. I have been challenging myself and steadily bumping up weight amounts and the time and strenuousness of my workouts. Also usually end up doing something physically demanding at least one day each weekend (6 hours brewing and gardening yesterday). All fine and good.
But here's the odd part: I have put on almost 5 pounds since the start of the year. I definately have had an increase in my appetite, but nothing overboard and I have been focussing on portion control. I don't seem to be putting on fat, since my clothes fit a little better (not doing the "fat man's slide" between a couples of belt notches) and some things (man boobs, etc.) are shrinking. My upper body has definately started to bulk up muscle, which is the likely source of the weight gain.
So is this anything to worry about? I am in much better shape than when I started and am feeling better. I was just hoping to lose weight, and its a bit discouraging to see the numbers climb (up to 191# at 5'11").
But here's the odd part: I have put on almost 5 pounds since the start of the year. I definately have had an increase in my appetite, but nothing overboard and I have been focussing on portion control. I don't seem to be putting on fat, since my clothes fit a little better (not doing the "fat man's slide" between a couples of belt notches) and some things (man boobs, etc.) are shrinking. My upper body has definately started to bulk up muscle, which is the likely source of the weight gain.
So is this anything to worry about? I am in much better shape than when I started and am feeling better. I was just hoping to lose weight, and its a bit discouraging to see the numbers climb (up to 191# at 5'11").