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Eating right, Working out but NOT losing weight
I was wondering if ANYONE has any advice for me. I have been trying to lose about 5-10lbs over the last year. I am 31 years old , 4'8" and weigh 101 lbs. I used to weight between 89 and 94lbs at the most!
I am pretty atheltic. I ran a marathon a few years ago and shortly after that is when I gained the weight. I have been training for half marathons (I ran one in April 2006) so I have been keeping the cardio up with running 3-4 days during the week and then 5-10 miles on the weekends.
Recently I got so frustrated that I went to a dietitican. She claimed that I needed to rev up my workouts by doing interval training and then eating more protein and more times of the day.
For the last two months, I have been eating 5 times a day (about 1000-1200 calories) Each meal has protein and carbs and I get my 5 a day fruits and veggies.
I do cardio 5 days a week (3 days are interval training for 45 min--60 seconds at 65% target heart rate and 60 second 85% target heeart rate) The other 2 days of cardio are a 45 minute dance class and then a weekend long distance run that lasts between 1-2 hours. I also weight train 3 days a week. 1 days lower body and two days upper body.
My body fat has increased and my pants size has increased. Why can't I lose the weight or at least the body fat? Does anyone have advice for me?
I am pretty atheltic. I ran a marathon a few years ago and shortly after that is when I gained the weight. I have been training for half marathons (I ran one in April 2006) so I have been keeping the cardio up with running 3-4 days during the week and then 5-10 miles on the weekends.
Recently I got so frustrated that I went to a dietitican. She claimed that I needed to rev up my workouts by doing interval training and then eating more protein and more times of the day.
For the last two months, I have been eating 5 times a day (about 1000-1200 calories) Each meal has protein and carbs and I get my 5 a day fruits and veggies.
I do cardio 5 days a week (3 days are interval training for 45 min--60 seconds at 65% target heart rate and 60 second 85% target heeart rate) The other 2 days of cardio are a 45 minute dance class and then a weekend long distance run that lasts between 1-2 hours. I also weight train 3 days a week. 1 days lower body and two days upper body.
My body fat has increased and my pants size has increased. Why can't I lose the weight or at least the body fat? Does anyone have advice for me?
Wow, I am a male, 140, 5'10, and when I exercise, I lose weight at 2000-2500 calories, and I maintain between 3000-3500. I think a lot of you are starving yourselves...
To the commenter:
What kind of ridiculous, uninformed reply is it that once you hit menopause you will have to "live with it." How incredibly ignorant. You can lose weight at any age.
To the questioner:
There are many reasons you might not be losing weight including genetics, body toxicity, calorie intake, nutritional imbalance and more. You can fight genetics, but it is difficult. You really need to ramp up the workouts and pay close attention to the diet.
Decrease your fruit intake and add more veggies. Buy organic to reduce toxicity and drink lots water to flush toxins. Your body holds fat if you consume toxins. Toxins are abundant in both processed foods and regular fruits and veggies. Try to fill up your plate with mostly raw veggies and avoid processed foods like the plague.
Just a few things to try along with your regular diet and exercise program.
What kind of ridiculous, uninformed reply is it that once you hit menopause you will have to "live with it." How incredibly ignorant. You can lose weight at any age.
To the questioner:
There are many reasons you might not be losing weight including genetics, body toxicity, calorie intake, nutritional imbalance and more. You can fight genetics, but it is difficult. You really need to ramp up the workouts and pay close attention to the diet.
Decrease your fruit intake and add more veggies. Buy organic to reduce toxicity and drink lots water to flush toxins. Your body holds fat if you consume toxins. Toxins are abundant in both processed foods and regular fruits and veggies. Try to fill up your plate with mostly raw veggies and avoid processed foods like the plague.
Just a few things to try along with your regular diet and exercise program.
To the commenter:
What kind of ridiculous, uninformed reply is it that once you hit menopause you will have to "live with it." How incredibly ignorant. You can lose weight at any age.
To the questioner:
There are many reasons you might not be losing weight including genetics, body toxicity, calorie intake, nutritional imbalance and more. You can fight genetics, but it is difficult. You really need to ramp up the workouts and pay close attention to the diet.
Decrease your fruit intake and add more veggies. Buy organic to reduce toxicity and drink lots water to flush toxins. Your body holds fat if you consume toxins. Toxins are abundant in both processed foods and regular fruits and veggies. Try to fill up your plate with mostly raw veggies and avoid processed foods like the plague.
Just a few things to try along with your regular diet and exercise program.
What kind of ridiculous, uninformed reply is it that once you hit menopause you will have to "live with it." How incredibly ignorant. You can lose weight at any age.
To the questioner:
There are many reasons you might not be losing weight including genetics, body toxicity, calorie intake, nutritional imbalance and more. You can fight genetics, but it is difficult. You really need to ramp up the workouts and pay close attention to the diet.
Decrease your fruit intake and add more veggies. Buy organic to reduce toxicity and drink lots water to flush toxins. Your body holds fat if you consume toxins. Toxins are abundant in both processed foods and regular fruits and veggies. Try to fill up your plate with mostly raw veggies and avoid processed foods like the plague.
Just a few things to try along with your regular diet and exercise program.
Hi my friend. I understand everything you are saying, , I am currently recovering from the same symptoms. I vowed to share with others what I know.
This started for me over two years ago. I felt like I was screaming and noone could hear me (or listening). What I did find out after several tests and appointments is, your pituitary gland is the mother ship of all the hormones including your metabolism. Everything I put in my mouth, my body stored as fat.
What was discovered was a tumor that was pressing on my pituitary gland enabling it to function. I had it removed this last fall and am now recovering.
I hope I did not scare you, please look into a visit with an endocrinologist to have blood work to check for the proper functioning of your pituitary and thyroid work hand in hand.
God Bless
TnT
This started for me over two years ago. I felt like I was screaming and noone could hear me (or listening). What I did find out after several tests and appointments is, your pituitary gland is the mother ship of all the hormones including your metabolism. Everything I put in my mouth, my body stored as fat.
What was discovered was a tumor that was pressing on my pituitary gland enabling it to function. I had it removed this last fall and am now recovering.
I hope I did not scare you, please look into a visit with an endocrinologist to have blood work to check for the proper functioning of your pituitary and thyroid work hand in hand.
God Bless
TnT
Hi my friend. I understand everything you are saying, , I am currently recovering from the same symptoms. I vowed to share with others what I know.
This started for me over two years ago. I felt like I was screaming and noone could hear me (or listening). What I did find out after several tests and appointments is, your pituitary gland is the mother ship of all the hormones including your metabolism. Everything I put in my mouth, my body stored as fat.
What was discovered was a tumor that was pressing on my pituitary gland enabling it to function. I had it removed this last fall and am now recovering.
I hope I did not scare you, please look into a visit with an endocrinologist to have blood work to check for the proper functioning of your pituitary and thyroid work hand in hand.
God Bless
TnT
This started for me over two years ago. I felt like I was screaming and noone could hear me (or listening). What I did find out after several tests and appointments is, your pituitary gland is the mother ship of all the hormones including your metabolism. Everything I put in my mouth, my body stored as fat.
What was discovered was a tumor that was pressing on my pituitary gland enabling it to function. I had it removed this last fall and am now recovering.
I hope I did not scare you, please look into a visit with an endocrinologist to have blood work to check for the proper functioning of your pituitary and thyroid work hand in hand.
God Bless
TnT
If you would like to chat please call me tomorrow on 07725 996596. I may be able to help you with a brand new genetic approach. Michelle
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