Should I be losing? Is my workout schedule is effective??

nicolemviolette

I am a new mom. My son is 2 months old. When I was pregnant I gained 60 pounds. I went from 128 to 180 something, & im 5'11" tall. 3 weeks ago I was 153 pounds, and I have since then worked out all but probably 3 or 4 days and ate under or dead on with my goal MOST days.

Just about every day I do the same thing. Wake up, feed the baby, get dressed and ready for whatever. Hang out with my boyfriend ( maybe go for a quick walk with him ), make breakfast, eat, feed the baby, do some laundry and cleaning and the dishes, etc. chill outside for a few with Nate with Deeg sleeps, TRY to sneak in a quick workout (15-20 minutes) while my boys hang out. Then at night while Nate catches up on sleep, OR after he leaves, I do my real workout, Piyo, TurboFire, P90X, etc. Then shower, then bed for maybe 3-4 hours most nights.

My question is, does this sound like an effective schedule? I want to lose a little more, I want to be about 140 pounds and IN SHAPE. I eat between 1000-1400 calories most days. When I do my workout in the evening, it's usually pretty intense, to the point where I drip sweat on the floor and have to dig out the Swiffer after. Lol & Usually lasts for about 30-60 minutes. I really need advice because I miss being in shape SO bad!

Capt_Apollo

losing weight is all about what you eat, not about when and how long you workout.

i can't cite any sources right now, but there is a lot of evidence to support that lack of sleep can contribute to weight gain, so try and get more than 3-4 hours of sleep. i know it can be tough with a little one, but try.

AlyssaJoJo

If you are breast feeding you need to up your calories stat. 1000 calories is going to effect your breast milk in a negative way. Even more at 5'11 you really should never be eating under 1200 calories to get the nutrition you need. I don't know if you are - I'm just saying if you are you need to readjust your diet.

brianpperkins

Are you accurately logging your burns and intakes? There are a lot of rather large ranges listed in your post and a closed food diary. It's pretty close to impossible to honestly assess what you're doing right or wrong.

That said, three weeks is a short timeframe to see change. Depending how much you worked out prior to that time, your body could retain water to assist with muscle repair. At or dead on your goal ... based on how accurate of logging? Are you weighing your foods or eyeballing it? Do you log every single thing you consume to include liquids?

grandmothercharlie

Are you nursing? If you are nursing you need to get more calories than 1000-1400.

As far as weight, 153 lbs is right at mid-range normal for your height. 128 is in the "underweight" category. You have a baby who needs you to be healthy, not fashion model thin. Make sure that your weight loss goal is realistic.

nicolemviolette

Are you accurately logging your burns and intakes? There are a lot of rather large ranges listed in your post and a closed food diary. It's pretty close to impossible to honestly assess what you're doing right or wrong.

That said, three weeks is a short timeframe to see change. Depending how much you worked out prior to that time, your body could retain water to assist with muscle repair. At or dead on your goal ... based on how accurate of logging? Are you weighing your foods or eyeballing it? Do you log every single thing you consume to include liquids?

I dont accurately log my exercise. I give myself 1-5 calories burned each time I work out, because I don't like to eat back my calories that I burn. Yes, I measure my foods and I dont drink anything but water, and I log that as well.

brianpperkins

Are you accurately logging your burns and intakes? There are a lot of rather large ranges listed in your post and a closed food diary. It's pretty close to impossible to honestly assess what you're doing right or wrong.

That said, three weeks is a short timeframe to see change. Depending how much you worked out prior to that time, your body could retain water to assist with muscle repair. At or dead on your goal ... based on how accurate of logging? Are you weighing your foods or eyeballing it? Do you log every single thing you consume to include liquids?

I dont accurately log my exercise. I give myself 1-5 calories burned each time I work out, because I don't like to eat back my calories that I burn. Yes, I measure my foods and I dont drink anything but water, and I log that as well.

So you're netting well below 1000 calories? That is unhealthy.