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Question by tz: how long until “muscle weight gain” turns into “fat weight loss”? please help!!!!?
I am a 22 year old female, 5’3″ and 140 lbs. I have an adrenal/cone/apple body type, (36/29/35). My legs are pretty much pure muscle (used to be a jock). I have been on a sensible diet for months (50% carb, 15% fat, 35% protein), and have lost about 20 lbs in the last year. I am a vegetarian, but I get plenty of protein (thru soy, dairy and seafood). I track my food online daily and keep a VERY meticulous record of everything that goes in my mouth. Since I burn off between 500 and 800 calories a day through exercise, I end up consuming between 1400 and 1700 calories a day, which I know is a sensible range to lose 1-2 lbs a week. I have been VERY thorough about doing my reading on dieting and exercise. From what I understand, I do everything right (Yes, I drink water, eat small meals, try to avoid junk, etc.) About a month ago I started a regular cardio regimen– 30-60 minutes of running mixed with elliptical a day, with interval intensity training (Self magazine’s brainchild), about 6 days a week. While everyone is telling me that I look much skinnier, and my clothes do fit looser (I think I lost a dress size), and I lost an inch all over, I HAVE GAINED ALMOST 5 POUNDS. I know this is muscle mass, and I know the benefit of this, but not only am I jacked as is, I WANT TO LOSE 20 LBS. For my height it is NOT healthy to weigh this much. I want to be at my high school weight of 120. I know if I keep up the work, eventually the actual weight will start coming off. What I want to know is HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO STOP GAINING MUSCLE WEIGHT/MASS AND START LOSING WEIGHT? Has anyone experienced this irritating problem? Please help! Thanks!!!