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Originally Posted by Ramathorn
just out of curiosity are you guys that i specifically aiming for weight loss doing any weight or resistance training? Reason i ask is along with the fat you are burning up muscle and since muscle is more dense then fat you might be giving yourself a false security of seeing your body weight go down and thinking your AOK.
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I run and bike plenty, so my legs and heart are strong. I do swim for upper body, but no weights. Personally I know I lost upper body muscle, but that's fine - I want to be a runner, not a weightlifter and lugging a big arm or chest muslce around is only gong to slow me down.
It is a good point not to forget about muscle. I even heard that if you aren't careful going on a radical diet sans exercise, you can lose heart muscle, which can be dangerous.
I am doing okay on my weight - flat at 178 - the holidays aren't over yet. I am afraid a couple pounds will have to come off for next years target.
Speaking of next year? Who is running the challenge? (Not that any of us ever came through with the stats!).
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