Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 42 Location: Buffalo, New York, United States
Arm size after workouts Posted: 05-18-08 21:50pm
Hey,
I've been working out for about 1-2 months
now, I work out Monday-Wednesday-Friday
doing mostly upper body work outs, I do
abs and squats. I plan on starting to jog
the park Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday but
haven't started yet (This is probably
un-needed information but maybe someone
can evaluate my question from this or
something). Getting to my question... I
measure my arms every week seeing if there
has been a change in the size. (I know I
probably shouldn't do this but I just get
curious, because sometimes they seem
bigger). But anyways, one week I measure
them and then the next week they lowered a
little bit. Could this be fat being burned
or am I using my own muscles as energy
when I workout?
Probably a stupid question but I'm just
curious.
Thanks
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DPGfitness
Supporter
Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 59 Location: DC Metro Area, USA
Posted: 05-30-08 09:19am
unless your on a regimented diet your size
will fluctuate. Due to carb intake v. fat
and protein in relation to if there is a
calrie deficiency or not. Tons of factors
also water intake. Its pointless to work
out without a strcit diet or the same
thing basically everyday and have a
workout that you can follow that is
structured to gain consistency.
measurments should be done 1-2 months
only!
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Mikolas
Moderator
Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 600 Location: Buffalo University, Hands off! My trained killer kitten has its aim set upon you!
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Posted: 06-11-08 17:56pm
Yes, quite checking yourself out so often.
It's just unnecessary disappointment. It's
much more satisfying to just focus on the
task, and find out your result some months
down the line. I gained considerable size
last spring from 150 pounds to about 175,
since winter lasts long down here I never
really paid attention to myself and worked
out most every day. Next thing you know,
late spring/early summer hit and everybody
was telling me about how big I've gotten
or if I was taking roids.
As DPG said, there are a lot of factors
that will cause you to fluctuate. You said
you'd be attempting to do a lot of cardio,
your hydration levels will change and your
weight as well. Take your time, stick to a
consistent diet and work out schedule, and
be patient.
