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In response to "April 7 was my first day at the gym. Since then (so, 6 weeks or so), I've lost 6.8 lbs. Not a huge amount, but I can deal with 1 lb/wk." by kelly

When you lose weight due to exercise it's going to come off slower, because the muscle you gain weights twice as much as the fat lost.

Posted by Bacon (aka redmond) May 21 '13, 21:17

It also means you will keep the weight off easier. You might not see it on the scale but you should notice it in looser fitting clothes.

Losing 6.8 lbs during diet and exercise should be like losing 15 lbs by dieting and no exercise. The way you are doing it is the healthy way. Keep it up, as your metabolism speeds up to better process calories you need for energy, you will start burning even during periods of rest.

Woohoo go girl!!

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Right, but I mean - kelly May 21, 21:26 5
- Just remember 1 lb a week is 52 lbs in a year :) That was my average over the two years it took me to reach goal. -- nm - Meg May 21, 21:29 1
  - It's better than the weight I was gaining! I'll take it! -- nm - kelly May 21, 21:37
- Oh, I agree. Eat healthier and you increase the benefit of exercise. - Bacon May 21, 21:29 2
  - My little brother (who is training for a triathalon (!!!)) had me watch a few documentaries on Netflix Instant. He's trying to sell me on adding - kelly May 21, 21:49
  - Oh man, I hate cilantro. - Beryllium May 21, 21:33

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When you lose weight due to exercise it's going to come off slower, because the muscle you gain weights twice as much as the fat lost.

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