Le Sigh

[anigo]

So I just came back from the gym, where I've been going fairly regularly since early December. When I started I had a body composition test done. They check your weight, your hydration levels, your percentage body fat levels, etc.

So guess what.... I've gained weight! and guess what else... it's not muscle! Yup, my body fat percentage has increased.

Fun huh!

Seriously, I'm not sure what I have to do to make progress with this hunk of Gina.

Comments

[saavik.livejournal.com]

Are you sure they know what they're doing with those tests? Maybe they have a vested interest in keeping your gym membership going?
Doesn't make sense to me that your body fat should increase, but not your muscle mass when you have been exercising so regularly.
Can you get a second opinion, say, from your doctor?

[fyremaven.livejournal.com]

that's so retarded.

i think either their machine is broken or your metabolism has taken the piss.

or something.

i say do the low glycemic index thingie and only work out a few times a week.

[anigo.livejournal.com]

I think the metabolism answer is the correct one. I don't feel very svelt, though my shoulders are starting to show some definition.

And I also think you're on the money with the low GI advice. I think February is no potatoes/no bread month.

[fyremaven.livejournal.com]

i think it's nutrisystem that touts their "low glycemic index" diet plan but they let you have certain carbs and certain starches. google it and you'll get a plan for free.

nutrisystem costs a lot here.
:(