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Just got back into gym literally 2 days ago and I’ve noticed appetite is way more tolerant and I have went up 3 PDs since the beginning of this journey ?? Any advice to keep numbers down (lean muscle )? Anyone experiencing the same ???

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I’m at the exact same place as you. Same 6 months out and up and down the same 2 lbs. it’s frustrating, but I’m hopeful if I stay on course, more weight will come off. I absolutely can eat more that I did a few months ago and it’s scary.


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7 months out and I just gained 2 lbs too but I am not recording it. I refuse to put it on my ticker! Those lbs need to leave! Lost several ounces yesterday. Also working out, eating is very stable. I don’t know what it going on but I want to keep losing. What is this? I had a stall once at around 3 months. Is this a 6-7 month stall?

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If you're starting a workout routine it's expected that your appetite will increase and you may even gain a couple of pounds. This is more likely due to building muscle and even possibly some Water retention. Make sure you increase your water intake when you workout more. My NUT recommended adding in some healthy starches to help sustain workouts. I know that we are all programmed to think that eating less is how we lose weight. However, if our body doesn't receive the correct nutrition to sustain exercise it will try to hold onto any fat it has.

I'd recommend reaching out to your NUT to review what you've been eating and any adjustments they might have. If your diet is okay it's possible that you just need another week or so of consistency for your body to start responding how you might expect. :)

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If you're starting a workout routine it's expected that your appetite will increase and you may even gain a couple of pounds. This is more likely due to building muscle and even possibly some Water retention. Make sure you increase your Water intake when you workout more. My NUT recommended adding in some healthy starches to help sustain workouts. I know that we are all programmed to think that eating less is how we lose weight. However, if our body doesn't receive the correct nutrition to sustain exercise it will try to hold onto any fat it has.
I'd recommend reaching out to your NUT to review what you've been eating and any adjustments they might have. If your diet is okay it's possible that you just need another week or so of consistency for your body to start responding how you might expect. [emoji4]

Thanks for the educational advice . I know I have been cheating slightly with sweets but trying to offset with gym . What is NUT ?


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6 hours ago, trimarie1083 said:


Thanks for the educational advice . I know I have been cheating slightly with sweets but trying to offset with gym . What is NUT ?

NUT is a nutritionist. Mine is super helpful figuring out when I’m questioning my eating and I can be honest with her. She’s also available by email which helps a lot when I have questions that come up between appointments.

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