Hammer and Chisel Update (Week 3)

Today I started week 3 of Hammer and Chisel.  I used my new 8 lb. weights for the majority of the Total Body Hammer workout and I felt really strong, which was a great feeling! 

I have recently noticed that I haven't lost any pounds according to the scale, but I figured it was probably because I had been gaining so much muscle, which weighs more than fat.  But now I'm starting to think that maybe I'm not eating enough.  A friend of mine told me about someone she knows who just started doing intense workouts and didn't lose any weight until she started eating more.  And when I mentioned that in my team's group on Facebook another girl said the same thing.  So I'm going to make an appointment with a dietician and talk to them to make sure I'm eating enough.  Maybe if I were to up my calories then my body would realize it doesn't need to be in starvation mode and would let me lose some weight.  That's what I'm hoping anyway!

Although I would like to see the scale start to move, I do know that the number on the scale doesn't indicate how much progress I've made.  I can already see a lot more muscle definition in my arms and legs, so I know that I'm getting stronger every day.  

Plus, I feel stronger mentally.  It feels good to do something that is so challenging because it gives me confidence in other areas of my life.  I told myself I was going to do something and I'm doing it, so now I know that I can depend on myself to stick to my goals and follow through with my plans.  Now I'm just excited to see what else I can accomplish with this confidence and sense of motivation!

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