pennywilliams's Journal, 25 February 2011

I look at it this way. I would rather weigh 150 and be a size 4 then weigh 140 and be a size 8. Muscle is smaller and denser than fat, so it is heavier but takes up less room. Putting on a little muscle is actually what you want because the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn at rest. Which means you can eat more and still maintain your weight. It also means you are smaller and not carrying a bunch of unhealthy fat. Losing weight only makes you a smaller version of what you are now. Cardio will help you lose fat. Strength training will help you firm up. Use light weights with lot's of repetitions. Try interval training, plyometrics, cross training. So many things you can do to firm up. It actually takes a lot of work for women to gain muscle. We don't gain it as easily as men. Even though it's hard, don't just focus on that number. You can be at that number and still be flabby and unhealthy. If you are fit and strong and lean, you will feel amazing and fit in to smaller sizes. If you see the scale go up while exercising, it is usually muscle edema (muscles retaining water to help them heal and temporary). If you keep going, the scale will start going back down, but it takes time and patience. 

Suzi you are so right! Thank you, I need to think more logically about it then emotionally.  

I 100% agree with Suzi. Penny you are rockin this weight loss - slow n steady. Good things come to those who wait...I look forward to seeing your happiness :D 

honestly if you want the scale to go down...back off all the muscle building supplements..try something like piyoga...where you can get lean long muscles...and not bulk up...you are taking in whey protein which is what body builders use to bulk up...so cut that out and hit the cardio.