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muscle gains but no fat loss

jenny.johnson3 Posts: 8 Joined: 2007/02/21	2007/02/24, 02:32 AM I had my second baby 8 months ago. By the time I had the baby I was a blimp. Since, I've worked out pretty inconsistently and lost all of the baby weight. I started working out consistently about 9 weeks ago. I've always had an athletic build and gain muscle easily. My diet sucks, I'll be consistent for a week, and then inconsistent the next. Consistent being eggs, tuna, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, brown rice, and veggies. Anyway, in the last 9 weeks I've lost about seven punds and have gone down almost two dress sizes. I've made huge muscles gains and have increased in strength quite a bit. I lift pretty heavy most exercises, I warm up and then do 2setsx8reps, and a lot of times I drop the weights for my last set. My cardio I walk to and from gym, and about 30 mins after weight, and run some days. I also try to get in a walk first thing in the morning. My only problem is that my arms- upper tricep area, and from the navel to mid-thigh(front and back -except gluteus) I'm not leaning out at all. Everywere else I'm leaning out and even seeing much definition and muscular growth. Any suggestions as to what I can do, more cardio, more consistent diet, lighter weights higher reps? I know I can't spot reduce, but I'm hoping someone can figure out where I'm messing up.
conan_0822 Posts: 441 Joined: 2006/11/23	2007/02/24, 10:41 AM Jenny, you are on the right path by gaining muscle. Unfortunately you can't dictate where you lose the fat. But the more muscle you gain the more fat you will burn. Just be patient. Also, if you are gaining muscle but not eating right, you risk your body using that muscle as energy.
msmogreen Posts: 717 Joined: 2006/04/22	2007/02/24, 11:45 AM Jenny, I think it is just a matter of time. Sounds like you are doing great. Keep doing what you're doing and stay on top of your diet.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2007/02/25, 10:06 AM Ye p - more time, better diet :) You are doing great so far! -------------- If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can\'t accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through. Rosalyn Carter