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    Help, why do I look bigger

    I haven't excercised this hard in a long time and I can't quite remember if this is normal or not. But I think I look bigger!

    I'm freaking out cause I measured my waist two days ago and it was 29 1/2" and this morning it was 31" WTF. My legs look bigger too, I can't figure out why that is.

    Do you guys think it's because the muscles in my abs and thighs are gettign bigger and the fat hasn't gotten the clue yet? I have really been focusing my workouts to those two areas.

    Any suggestions?


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    Re: Help, why do I look bigger

    Yoly,

    How recently did you change your exercise regimen? If it is very recently, your body will react with a stress reaction and superhydrate. Mostly in the muscles which you are working harder than normal but also in other tissues (fat included). Continue what you are doing, drink plenty of water, and your body will realize that this is the new norm and shed the excess water.

    When I upped my running milage, I gained 7 pounds (eating totally on plan), 2 weeks later I had lost the 7 plus another 7.

    Keep doing what you're doing, and you'll be fine.

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    • #3
      Re: Help, why do I look bigger

      I was going to go with getting all muscly also. It could also be that you're nearing our favorite time of the month also and retaining a little.

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      • #4
        Re: Help, why do I look bigger

        I wouldn't worry about it Your, muscles are super hydrating and in hypertrophy from the vigorous exercise the measurements will go down as you becoem more accustomed to the workout plan. Girl Don't quit exercising before the real Miracle comes your way. Yes, you ahve probably got a little bigger but, it's all fluid retention ad it will pass. I know this from experience I get this every time I change up my routine.

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          Re: Help, why do I look bigger

          Yoly... perspective is everything! Can we see your before picture again? Please? Miss perfection! Really! U just want attention or something you hot looking... I'm gonna hush because you are begging for attention! I wanna hate you so much but I love you because your story inspired me and I bought slim in 6 because of you and you changed my life FOREVER and etc... I sure wish I could inspire YOU or kick you in the rear like your story did me... so ...
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