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jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/09/07, 06:08 PM i have been lifting heavy and put on some mass the past 4 weeks and have gained 5 pounds and lost a quarter inch in the gut is it because my muscle is burning more fat and is the 5 lbs muscle i was just curious....

Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/09/08, 02:41 AM With more lean muscle mass your body has a higher need for total daily calorie intake. That's another great thing with muscles..... One can eat a lot more than the fat neighboor next door!! (o; -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
lewdog_55 Posts: 383 Joined: 2002/01/23	2002/09/08, 12:22 PM Yeah and gaining just 3 pounds of muscle can increase your resting metebolic rate by 7%. so watch out jnellie cause you keep it up you wont have any fat!!
OliveU2 Posts: 57 Joined: 2002/08/13	2002/09/09, 04:19 PM "GUT" What gut? lol... Keep up the great work jnellie. I'd love to have some of your determination, do you want to come to RI to be my workout partner? lol..
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/09/09, 07:30 PM sure thing i live right down rt 95 in mass......
EGChic207 Posts: 288 Joined: 2002/03/25	2002/09/10, 05:05 PM lol i live off of route 95 too!.....in maryland that is;) -------------- Tiffany Der #10 "You have to make it through the rain in order to see the Rainbow........."
Sempai Posts: 447 Joined: 2002/06/06	2002/09/10, 06:08 PM Jnellie I have said it before and am saying it again you are an inspiration to all keep up the great work. -------------- Never be afraid to try something new. Remember the ark was built by amateurs, The Titanic was built by professionals.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/09/10, 07:33 PM I wish I was that dedicated for workouts! -------------- Life comes by only once....Live it to the fullest!