PUTTING MYSELF OUT THERE!!

manique45

Hey guys,

I started my journey in January to date I've lost 20 lbs... I've also lost a lot of inches as well...

I am 28 yrs old
5'3
SW:181
CW:161

I exercise 5-6 days a week - built up to this very slowly started in Feb.
I started lifting heavy about a month ago - since then I've lost 1.4 lbs... I weigh in once a week or every other week.
My routine is 10-20 minutes cardio -treadmill or step machine then about 30-45 min of lifting then another 10 min of cardio once or twice a week I will have only cardio days where I will do insanity, zumba, or some kind of class... I alternate body parts so I am not always working on the same areas.

My nutrition:

I aim for higher protein, lower carbs just because I feel they are the devil... I know the calorie count is the biggest factor but I mentally feel bad when I eat bread... My diary should be open so take a look and give Nice honest feed back...

I've done TDEE and it says that I should eat around 1800 cals... My goal is set for 1600 which is an improvment when I started I was at 1200 and realized that i needed more. I have my 1600 set as a goal but mainly I eat when I am hungry and just try to choose healthier snacks like fruit, popcorn, trail mix-1 serving size.... I weigh everything and track everything.

Sunday I started taking GNC vitapak AMP RIPPED... My experience so far is that this stuff is awesome, tons of energy!

Problem: It has taken me nearly 7 months to loose the 20 lbs... I am hoping to join the ROTC Army program this fall and really need to lose another 10 lbs sooner than later. I don't know what else to do...

How I feel about my nutrition:
Like I said I eat when I am hungry I am not in to fad diets or starving myself, I just am not understanding that if calorie in calorie out method is true... Why am I not dropping these stubborn pounds... I haven't seen below 161 in YEARS Could this be my problem? My body likes this weight?It seems that I cycle my cals more some days I eat 1800 others 1600 or 1500 and so on, because I eat when I am hungry I don't always eat the same amount each day... a lot of times a harder work out I 'll be more hungry the following day... Obviously I am still going to stick with my gym and healthy eating routine... I just want to see if there are any other suggestions I haven't thought of yet...

Many people are shocked when they find out how much I weigh... as in I am told I don't look it... so I carry it well lol I dunno... Any constructive critism/advice is very helpful and wanted....

jwdieter

If all your bloodwork is normal, sounds like an intake miscalculation.

manique45

If all your bloodwork is normal, sounds like an intake miscalculation.

Went and had my labs done everything is in great ranges...

I have a scale, I use that plus measuring cups... I count out servings sizes...

I really don't think that I could be off that much...

I also have a HRM so I know I am getting good burns during my work outs usually 500-800 cals and I usually work out at least an hour 5-6 x a week...

jwdieter

Looked at the diary and over the last month it's pretty wild. Some no log days, a lot of very low days. Maybe just try to be more consistent with meeting your target for a few weeks. Seems like you have a decent plan set up, but the main part (eating) is bouncing all over.

manique45

Looked at the diary and over the last month it's pretty wild. Some no log days, a lot of very low days. Maybe just try to be more consistent with meeting your target for a few weeks. Seems like you have a decent plan set up, but the main part (eating) is bouncing all over.

The days I didn't log I was celebrating my 9 yr anniversary and went out of town for 5 days and took a break from logging, I've been logging faithfully since January and yes some days I am close to 1200 cals, I am a mom of 3 kids, work full time and in school full time... On my logging break I didn't gain anything and I still ate off the healthy menu choices and we walked 5-6 miles a day! I've actually lost my 1.4 lbs after that break...

I struggle with finding time for myself other than my work outs... Thats def. My TIME!!! )

I eat I log, when I shop I try to mentally prepare things ahead of time and usually pack my lunch and daily snacks... Some times I get subway only the sub 6' and I went to their website and built my own so I know exactly whats in it.. I also drink 80 oz to a gallon of water a day...

manique45

*bump