I think I'm gonna

[redsquirrel]

So, ran 2.5 miles yesterday...and SWAM the distance of the swimming leg on race day today. I did take like 3 40 second rests, but I'm pretty excited with myself! Still have yet to actually go out on the street & ride- not sure what my deal is. Gotta get to it no later than this weekend so I can feel comfortable on the bike.

That all being said, I'm into my 3rd week, and I haven't lost any weight. True, I'm doing more carbs, but not that many. I'm pretty surprised I haven't lost any... :(

[redsquirrel]

Well, I think I'm actually GAINING weight??? HOW in the F is that possible? I'm doing something different every week, increasing my cardio- yet I swear I've gained 2 lbs.

I went for a 20 mile bike ride on Saturday, and my traps were SMOKED the next day. My legs were fine, but my traps were killing. I'm going to swim tonight after work- I've really taken a liking to it. And then I'm going to try to do a mini-race this weekend...Do like 750 yd swim, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run- just to see where I'm at in the training.

[3v1lj03]

Maybe you are gaining muscle

[Bouncer]

maybe you should cut the junk food. lol

[redsquirrel]

Maybe you are gaining muscle

I guess that's possible...but some of my clothes feel tighter...I am getting ready to start in a few days, but still. I mean, I think I look better, and people have commented that I look thinner. I guess its just hard for me to agree with that I'm gaining muscle when I haven't been doing weights but about twice a week.

And B- I eat clean Mon-Fri...Weekends not so much...Same as before. :agreed:

[Bouncer]

as long as you looking better in the mirror the scale dont matter none!

[alwaysgrowing]

I guess that's possible...but some of my clothes feel tighter...I am getting ready to start in a few days, but still. I mean, I think I look better, and people have commented that I look thinner. I guess its just hard for me to agree with that I'm gaining muscle when I haven't been doing weights but about twice a week.

And B- I eat clean Mon-Fri...Weekends not so much...Same as before. :agreed:

If you have been running/swimming/biking check your calf and thigh measurements (possibly your glutes as well). I'll guess they have probably increased in size despite you not working out. Once I started training all three, my lower body exploded.

[redsquirrel]

If you have been running/swimming/biking check your calf and thigh measurements (possibly your glutes as well). I'll guess they have probably increased in size despite you not working out. Once I started training all three, my lower body exploded.

I'll do that tonight...But is it realistic to think I would have put on 3 lbs of muscle- ~ clean ~ in 4 weeks???

Now, I will say that my ass seems smaller, and my legs seem leaner, and tummy flatter- but some pants are fitting differently/tighter?

[redsquirrel]

Oh, and I have been dog tired this week, but I pushed through it yesterday. Went & did weights at lunch, and then after work did the 1000 yd swim- and only rested for 1 minute halfway!! WOOO HOOO...

Maybe I can do this?

[redsquirrel]

Well, my assumption was correct- I have gained fat. Sonis seems to think that it's because my heart rate is too high.

I'm effing pissed. Seriously rethinking doing this triathlon at all. I am confused- how in the hell can I be doing something totally different to my body- training more than I ever have, and this happen?!? I don't see how training for a triathlon makes you gain weight. I think I just might go back to my previous cardio & weight training.

I did this to challenge myself & get my body over a hump. This is so disappointing.

[Bouncer]

not joking here. you are eating to much crap on the weekends.

[redsquirrel]

Yeah, I agree...and it's not so much crap food- just partaking in a few beers on the weekend. I'm cleaning it up for the nest 4 weeks.

However, that being said- I got out my pinches from like a month ago to compare, and told sonis there is no way my ab pinch could have gone up 5 mm....so, he redid the pinches- turns out, my pinches were 1.25 mm LESS.

[Bouncer]

Yeah, I agree...and it's not so much crap food- just partaking in a few beers on the weekend. I'm cleaning it up for the nest 4 weeks.

However, that being said- I got out my pinches from like a month ago to compare, and told sonis there is no way my ab pinch could have gone up 5 mm....so, he redid the pinches- turns out, my pinches were 1.25 mm LESS.

so you haven't gained weight then? well then what the fuck are we talking about? :rofl:

[the art of war]

this is why I just lift weights - this shit is so confusing to me lol.

[redsquirrel]

Yeah, sonis and are really starting to realize the importance of heart rate training. You can have all the endurance in the world, run 25 miles a week, and not lose weight.

I'm still trying to grasp the concept that even though I'm burning calories, I'm not losing weight...