I had a dexa scan in July that said I was 131 lbs and 37% bf. Ouch. So since then I have lost 14 lbs. I recently bought a Garmin Index smart scale. It says I’m 115-117 and 35-36% bf. I was so disappointed bc I figured losing over ten pounds would make at least a small dent in bf%.
I’m not doing lifting right now, as I am training for cycling with a coach and the need is for speed. I’m thinking at least for now I may have to put my performance goals before my aesthetic goals. I can’t lift heavy 5x a week without compromising the work I’m doing on the bike.
I’m planning to work in some body weight fitness next year.
Just wondering if anyone else had the same experience of weight loss not making a dent in body comp.
For the record, my coach isn’t concerned. He said everyone is different and the point is to get faster so I can do the events I want to do and have more fun on the bike. I just thought I’d be slimmer by a little by now.
I’m 4’11” and my ultimate weight goal is 105ish. I’d rather be denser but I’m not sure I have the body type for it, and as I said I have a very specific training program now that precludes frequent heavy lifting.
ETA I am definitely smaller - a size 2-4 down from a size 8 — and I am fitter and stronger. Just not harder.
I’m not doing lifting right now, as I am training for cycling with a coach and the need is for speed. I’m thinking at least for now I may have to put my performance goals before my aesthetic goals. I can’t lift heavy 5x a week without compromising the work I’m doing on the bike.
I’m planning to work in some body weight fitness next year.
Just wondering if anyone else had the same experience of weight loss not making a dent in body comp.
For the record, my coach isn’t concerned. He said everyone is different and the point is to get faster so I can do the events I want to do and have more fun on the bike. I just thought I’d be slimmer by a little by now.
I’m 4’11” and my ultimate weight goal is 105ish. I’d rather be denser but I’m not sure I have the body type for it, and as I said I have a very specific training program now that precludes frequent heavy lifting.
ETA I am definitely smaller - a size 2-4 down from a size 8 — and I am fitter and stronger. Just not harder.