Hi. I am on a quest to lost some weight. I have been overweight for some time and peaked at around 275. I am currently 250. My exercise routine consists of weight training and biking (stationary) for 20 miles 2-3 times a week. I have seen minor differences in my body, such as lost inches on the waist. But lately, it has been hard to lose the weight...I'm staying around 250. I want to focus primarily on losing the fat. I'm already pretty strong (bench 275) and don't really need to get stronger. My goal now is to just lose the weight. My short term goal is 225...my long-term goal is 200. What should I do differently? Should I focus just on cardio? I read articles that say that weight training is essential because it builds muscle, which helps burn fat. Also, I read that a strenuous workout can actually increase your metabolism for up to 36 hours. I also watch what I eat. However, I have to be honest and say that I do not eat a lot of vegetables because I don't like them. I try to drink about 80 oz of water per day.
Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!