Help! I've been running for 5 weeks and eating really healthy! I have lost no weight?

Natasha4090

I'm mostly thin and muscular except for my flabby as heck stomach. I am a size 5 in pants. I have skinny arms but I hate my tummy. I wish I would just lose weight!

Orphia

scolaris

I think people will want more info... Are you sure you're eating at a deficit? Logging everything? Weighing your servings? If you are close to an ideal weight you will lose slowly. I'm sure you can improve your midsection, but it will take longer than a month. There are good threads here devoted to abs if you do a search. You can't 'spot' tone or target your weight loss, but it sounds like for you this is your last stubborn area... so, congratulations! you're almost there! Keep at it and give it time.

gothchiq

Is it fat flab, or loose skin?

Sued0nim

What's your height, weight, age?

What's your goal weight ?

Progressive resistance training and good posture

Sued0nim

Read this: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/10/26/how-to-not-suck-at-working-out/

Get a programme
Books
Strong Curves
New Rules of Lifting for Women ...they've also brought a new one out called Strong

Structured online programmes
http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-routines/4-week-guide-starting-strength


Why?


http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

If you can't bring yourself to do free weights yet then do a decent bodyweight programme
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

But it all comes down to calorie intake for fat loss so don't forget your calorie counting
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

eviegreen

You're a size 5 and thin except for your tummy -- is that your only problem area? Instead of focusing solely on weight loss, you might try body recomp. You can't spot reduce fat, but adding heavy lifting to your regiment will help with tightening up those areas with extra fatty tissue. Try swapping out some of those running days with lifting days.

echmainfit619

What do you mean by eating healthy?

Natasha4090

myheartsabattleground

Eating more fruits and vegetables, less crap.

Natasha4090

I'm about 5'7. I can eat up to 2,500 calories and not gain weight. I'm eating the lowest amount I can. By eating healthy, I mean eating lots of proteins, some fats, vegetables, fruits, whoke grains etc. I'm 170 lbs and I want to get to about 150. Thanks for answering!

Natasha4090

gothchiq wrote: »

Is it fat flab, or loose skin?

It's flab lol.

Natasha4090

eviegreen wrote: »

You're a size 5 and thin except for your tummy -- is that your only problem area? Instead of focusing solely on weight loss, you might try body recomp. You can't spot reduce fat, but adding heavy lifting to your regiment will help with tightening up those areas with extra fatty tissue. Try swapping out some of those running days with lifting days.

Thanks! I will definitely do that.

queenliz99

Are you in a deficit? read this

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10257474/starting-out-restarting-basics-inside/p1

Natasha4090

scolaris wrote: »

I think people will want more info... Are you sure you're eating at a deficit? Logging everything? Weighing your servings? If you are close to an ideal weight you will lose slowly. I'm sure you can improve your midsection, but it will take longer than a month. There are good threads here devoted to abs if you do a search. You can't 'spot' tone or target your weight loss, but it sounds like for you this is your last stubborn area... so, congratulations! you're almost there! Keep at it and give it time.

Thank you! Yeah, I've been logging everything but not weighing my servings.

Natasha4090

Natasha4090 wrote: »

I'm about 5'7. I can eat up to 2,500 calories and not gain weight. I'm eating the lowest amount I can. By eating healthy, I mean eating lots of proteins, some fats, vegetables, fruits, whoke grains etc. I'm 170 lbs and I want to get to about 150. Thanks for answering!

*whole, lol

Christine_72

You can spend 5 hours a day, 7 days a week busting your butt in the gym, but if your calorie counting isn't on point, as in weighing and logging everything you eat and drink honestly and accurately you could see no progress.

Weighing your food isn't a prerequisite when trying to lose weight, but if you're not losing or stalling this would be the first thing I'd tighten up.

Remember, weight loss starts in the kitchen

Natasha4090

Christine_72 wrote: »

You can spend 5 hours a day, 7 days a week busting your butt in the gym, but if your calorie counting isn't on point, as in weighing and logging everything you eat and drink honestly and accurately you could see no progress.

Weighing your food isn't a prerequisite when trying to lose weight, but if you're not losing or stalling this would be the first thing I'd tighten up.

Remember, weight loss starts in the kitchen

I'm actually eating 1,500.

allenpriest

You probably aren't eating 1500. If you are not measuring you are likely eating more than you think. Also you are probably underestimating the amount of calories you are burning through the exercise

booksandchocolate12

Natasha4090 wrote: »

scolaris wrote: »

I think people will want more info... Are you sure you're eating at a deficit? Logging everything? Weighing your servings? If you are close to an ideal weight you will lose slowly. I'm sure you can improve your midsection, but it will take longer than a month. There are good threads here devoted to abs if you do a search. You can't 'spot' tone or target your weight loss, but it sounds like for you this is your last stubborn area... so, congratulations! you're almost there! Keep at it and give it time.

Thank you! Yeah, I've been logging everything but not weighing my servings.

If you're not weighing your servings, how do you know how much you're eating?

Hint: you don't. You're likely eating more than you think you are.

kshama2001

eviegreen wrote: »

You're a size 5 and thin except for your tummy -- is that your only problem area? Instead of focusing solely on weight loss, you might try body recomp. You can't spot reduce fat, but adding heavy lifting to your regiment will help with tightening up those areas with extra fatty tissue. Try swapping out some of those running days with lifting days.

Another vote for this.

(Also weigh your food.)

mkakids

Natasha4090 wrote: »

Christine_72 wrote: »

You can spend 5 hours a day, 7 days a week busting your butt in the gym, but if your calorie counting isn't on point, as in weighing and logging everything you eat and drink honestly and accurately you could see no progress.

Weighing your food isn't a prerequisite when trying to lose weight, but if you're not losing or stalling this would be the first thing I'd tighten up.

Remember, weight loss starts in the kitchen

I'm actually eating 1,500.

Youre estimsting 1500 calories. Measuring cups are usually *very* inacurate for everything but liquids.

Youtube measuring cups vs food scale and watch a few videos.

mkakids

http://youtu.be/XpHykP6e_Uk

Found one