So I finally started lifting, I'll post all of my questions here.

IIRC, the first six weeks or so of gains aren't really muscular. The improvement during that span mostly comes from you learning the new movement pattern of that exercise or exercises. As your brain becomes more familiar with it, it all becomes more automatic as its programmed into your muscle memory. Neurological signals fire faster, etc..so it becomes easier. After that, is when the gains are going to come from actual strength and larger muscles.

 

How many calories are you eating a day?

 

Are these two weighings from the same scale? Any number of things can account for 5 lbs, not enough info given.

brb gaining 5 lbs every cheat DAY :grin:

 

Don't worry about that weight at all. I gained 15 lbs and people say I lost weight.

As long as you're not eating fast food you'll be alright. Work on your aethetic muscles.

Traps
Shoulders
Upper Chest with the forgotten secret pullovers.

I've seen too many people walking around with b**** t*** and scronny shoulders, that's fugly, but they bench alot doe.


I just bought a bench press and ordered the iron gym with the ab straps. Threw all this in the 4th empty room.


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Don't look the number only. What those five pounds are composed of is what counts. What exactly was your goal, just to drop weight? I thought you were trying to gain muscle too?

If you're that worried about gaining, then just keep eating well, do some HIIT, and don't lift heavy.

 

It's not your weight that matters, it's the inches. Get a tape measure.

 

You are a string bean and need to gain weight, not lose it, in order to improve athleticism.

Are you getting measurably stronger?

 

the first month and a half don't expect to see much....wait.

 

You need to stop expecting results so quickly. People take YEARS of discipline and routine to achieve the results they want. If everyone could go to the gym and look muscular as hell after a mere three months then everyone you meet would be in good shape.

It takes dedication and a lot of patience.

 

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IF IT WAS EASY

EVERYONE WOULD DO IT.

 

The quick answer to your question is when you first began lifting, you consumed the same calories as before and ended up burning off weight. Then at some point you started eating more and the weight came back.

If increased athleticism is your goal, becoming even thinner (175-180 lbs) won't accomplish anything. The very small amount of belly and thigh fat you have will never go away. Get over it. Work on increasing muscle mass through lifting. Also don't forget to work on your core (back, abs & obliques).

One thing to help increase muscle mass vs. fat is eating better. Avoid (or significantly decrease) junk food and empty calories and really pay attention to what you put in your body. Plan all of your meals to avoid making poor food choices because you are rushed for time.

 

Don't go by what the scale says. The way you look will tell you a lot more. Just keep doing what you were doing. Eat well, keep lifting and increase weight as you go and you'll see results. Your weight can fluctuate a few pounds depending on when you weigh yourself. I've seen 4-5 pound fluctuations before. If I ate a lot and drank a lot of water, havent done cardio, etc, then i know to expect a heavier weight.

Also, your muscles are like 75% water and when you break them up by lifting, they're going to take in more fluid.

If you dont have a ton of fat anf it's just in select areas like your love handles and thighs, then dont worry. That's not a lot and you'll see some of that come off eventually or can always tweak your diet once you're further along in your training.

 

How many calories are you eating a day?