Dieting and exercising and not losing weight - HELP!

[KC22739]

Hello all!  I have been on a 1300 calorie diet since 1-9-06 (after finding that I've bulked up to 167 after the holidays - ouch!).  I am 35 and am 5'6.5" and am very active running after 2 small children all day.  

I did get down to 157 (yeah!) then I purchased an recumbent bicycle at the beginning of Feb.  Since then I have been biking off 500+ calories a DAY - per the digital readout on my bike.  

My problem - I'm not losing ANY weight...I've gained 2 pounds!!!  I did notice that my pants fit better and that I'm looking leaner but I still want to get back to 145 not bulk up with muscle!  

How do I get back to losing weight WHILE getting in more exercise?  I know I need to move more - that's why I got the bike - but I'm getting SOOOO frustrated now that the scale is going in the wrong direction.  

I hate to say this but being so frustrated has made me eat more; just a few binges, nothing major to put on 2 pounds, just enough to get back to about 1600-1700 calories 2 days in a row.

Any suggestions???  Please help!

Thanks!
KC

[Chandni123]

Hi i am 39, height 153cm current weight id 69kgs.
I started working out from home about 3 weeks ago, using an elliptical cross trainer beginning for 30 mins then increased to 60 mins distance of 2 kms but calorie burn shows upto 40 calories burnt only? why so?
I am on a low fat diet, no sugar, no fried foods, no junk food just soups, boiled food and fruits with lots of water.
My weight at start was 74kgs, clothes fit a bit better look slimmer on my face but the scale is not moving further then 69.5 or 69 and 2 inches lost on waist but for the past 3 days same weight despite following the same routine.
I work and have to squeeze in time to work out at home, after using the cross trainer for 60 mins, i do crunches, and ball excercises as have a tummy due to c section.

Please advise, I really want to lose weight my traget is 55kgs, if i am correct?

Thank you

[Susxen]

Hi there, ive been training with personal trainer for 2,5 months now, but although im losing body fat the scale doesnt show any loss, maybe 5kg, please help. im training 4 times a week and Saturdays

[Susxen]

Hi there, ive been training with personal trainer for 2,5 months now, but although im losing body fat the scale doesnt show any loss, maybe 5kg, please help. im training 4 times a week and Saturdays

[kelp279]

I am 58 years old and currently 12 stone height 5ft 4ins in weight which has steadily increased over the past few years its the heaviest I have ever weighed I restrict myself to 1200 calories a day I powerwalk every morning on the treadmill burning 200 calories in 20 minutes using incline at 7.00 and walking at 4.3      I had a thyroid gland removed 12 years ago and am very weight concious Im not on any medication as was told my body can work very well on one cylander Im not so sure !!!  I want to be 10stone its not easy everytime I have my blood tested its borderline so they say I dont need medication is there anyone reading this who can give me any advice ?  

[kelp279]

I am 58 years old and currently 12 stone height 5ft 4ins in weight which has steadily increased over the past few years its the heaviest I have ever weighed I restrict myself to 1200 calories a day I powerwalk every morning on the treadmill burning 200 calories in 20 minutes using incline at 7.00 and walking at 4.3      I had a thyroid gland removed 12 years ago and am very weight concious Im not on any medication as was told my body can work very well on one cylander Im not so sure !!!  I want to be 10stone its not easy everytime I have my blood tested its borderline so they say I dont need medication is there anyone reading this who can give me any advice ?  

[2shakesaway]

Awesome information here!  I am 39 -- highest weight was 220 --- now I'm 155 and still losing.  I have 4 kids, 2 jobs and am a f/t student so I am very inconsistent with my exercise, but love it when I can fit it in.  Since researching and looking into a lot of nutritional information to help me get to my goal of 127 I have found what I was looking for and in 60 days have lost 18 pounds and 11.5 inches.  Couldn't be happier!