Is there a difference?

**godspeed1208** · 01-06-2015, 07:59 PM

Hi there guys, i have been working out for the past one month, trying to eat clean and working out 3-4 times a week.. but i feel there is not much difference after one month so far..

What could i be doing wrong? will i need to do more cardio? I weight the same according to my scale... please do advice. Below is a pic of me taken one month ago and today..

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**Khazima** · 01-06-2015, 08:32 PM

You look a bit leaner in the second picture, you're trying to lose weight i'm guessing?

Sometimes one month isn't long enough to see visible progress, it takes time.

**Buster Brown** · 01-06-2015, 09:38 PM

Give yourself some more time in the gym. Real change is gradual....try to make small three month goals and make changes in your routine. Your diet can always improve and your training can be adjusted but like everyone ....you have to start somewhere and commit to it. Make it a lifestyle!

**Bio-Active** · 01-06-2015, 10:36 PM

The changes will be very gradual. Nothing happens overnight. Like buster said give yourself some more time in the gym. What does your nutrition look like?

**Buster Brown** · 01-06-2015, 11:55 PM

Btw.......tell me my eyes are playing tricks on me and that's not a swastika?

**Khazima** · 01-06-2015, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Btw.......tell me my eyes are playing tricks on me and that's not a swastika?

I think it's a Buddhist peace symbol, i made the same mistake in meloncaps thread lol.

**Dpyle** · 01-07-2015, 01:05 AM

Originally Posted by Khazima

I think it's a Buddhist peace symbol, i made the same mistake in meloncaps thread lol.

Truth! Hitler took it and flipped the direction of the arms to get the nazi swastika. Sadly the vast majority will always associate it with the nazis.

**Buster Brown** · 01-07-2015, 07:44 AM

Ahhhhh....I see. Not something you see everyday. I really wasn't paying attention to the direction of the symbol. Sometimes its just easier to politely ask.

**godspeed1208** · 01-07-2015, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Khazima

You look a bit leaner in the second picture, you're trying to lose weight i'm guessing?

Sometimes one month isn't long enough to see visible progress, it takes time.

yes i'm trying to lose weight and was surprised to see the scale showing me the same weight after one month of weight training.. so i was not sure if i was making any progress...

Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Give yourself some more time in the gym. Real change is gradual....try to make small three month goals and make changes in your routine. Your diet can always improve and your training can be adjusted but like everyone ....you have to start somewhere and commit to it. Make it a lifestyle!

Ok i'll give this more time and at the same time try to improve on my diet as well.. i know my diet is bad ...

Originally Posted by Bio-Active

The changes will be very gradual. Nothing happens overnight. Like buster said give yourself some more time in the gym. What does your nutrition look like?

I'm trying to hit the recommended protein, fat, carbs etc.. as much as possialbe but on most days.. i'm sure i'm not hitting them, but i'm eating below my required tdee..

Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Btw.......tell me my eyes are playing tricks on me and that's not a swastika?

It is, but for us.. it's a symbol of our hindu gods. I get asked this question alot on forums haha..

Originally Posted by Dpyle

Truth! Hitler took it and flipped the direction of the arms to get the nazi swastika. Sadly the vast majority will always associate it with the nazis.

Yes i noticed that many get confused i'm sure... in asia the swastika has a totally different meaning...

**Buster Brown** · 01-07-2015, 02:34 PM

Okay Godspeed ....now that we have determined your not a nazi...( just kidding....I didn't know it had a religious significance, sorry) h
Just stay focused and committ to your workouts and diet. There is a ton of good info here that will enable you to tweak what needs to be tweaked and let you accomplish your goals. Build a solid base. .. this is something that too many guys rush .. ..there are many steps to the top of the mountain.

**godspeed1208** · 01-08-2015, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Okay Godspeed ....now that we have determined your not a nazi...( just kidding....I didn't know it had a religious significance, sorry) h
Just stay focused and committ to your workouts and diet. There is a ton of good info here that will enable you to tweak what needs to be tweaked and let you accomplish your goals. Build a solid base. .. this is something that too many guys rush .. ..there are many steps to the top of the mountain.

OK sure thank you, i'll browse thru the forum and hopefully learn more slowly as time goes by.. Just need to stay focus on my goal. i'll update here once i'm sure there is some positive changes

**kelkel** · 01-08-2015, 09:57 AM

Remember, your body fights to maintain its "status quo." Over time with sound nutrition and training it will give in and adapt. Patience.

**GirlyGymRat** · 01-08-2015, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Remember, your body fights to maintain its "status quo." Over time with sound nutrition and training it will give in and adapt. Patience.

^^^ so true!

First off you have a good base to start from so Thx your mom and dad.

How many calories are u consuming? R u vegan?

**godspeed1208** · 01-29-2015, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Remember, your body fights to maintain its "status quo." Over time with sound nutrition and training it will give in and adapt. Patience.

ok that seems to make some sense to me.. i will keep hitting the gym and see what happens.. and i'm not sure why i don't receive any emails when i get post here.. need to check that out.. thanks

**godspeed1208** · 01-29-2015, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

^^^ so true!

First off you have a good base to start from so Thx your mom and dad.

How many calories are u consuming? R u vegan?

Thank you , i have workout out in the past but not exactly in a gym.. i was in the army etc and i did happen to lose weight in the past.. but this time it seems more difficult..

Am consuming around 1600 calories after deducting TDEE. I do have some cheat meals once in a while.. ;P

And no i'm not vegan ...

**Marc114** · 01-30-2015, 12:19 PM

Try not to pay too much attention to the scale. Really , who cares how much you weigh as long as you look good ? Seriously though, as you build muscle and lose fat there is probably not going to be a whole lot of difference in weight , in fact I've seen people get heavier as a result of good diet and exercise , and they freak out over that even though they are out buying a new wardrobe because their pants are to big for them now. A mirror will show your progression much better than a scale will, and like everyone else said , it takes time , it took me a solid 8 weeks of hard work and perfect eating to see any changes.

**Buster Brown** · 01-30-2015, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Marc114

Try not to pay too much attention to the scale. Really , who cares how much you weigh as long as you look good ? Seriously though, as you build muscle and lose fat there is probably not going to be a whole lot of difference in weight , in fact I've seen people get heavier as a result of good diet and exercise , and they freak out over that even though they are out buying a new wardrobe because their pants are to big for them now. A mirror will show your progression much better than a scale will, and like everyone else said , it takes time , it took me a solid 8 weeks of hard work and perfect eating to see any changes.

Scale means nothing unless you are trying to make weight to compete at certain class.