Help I am stuck and I don't know how to fix it!

nixon4

So I have been working out for a while and now my number on my scale is stuck it actually says that I have gained weight(2 lbs) and I know muscle weighs more then fat but I don't know what i should be doing different... I don't want to look bulky but lean and its around my gut and butt that are my problem issues... I also have uped my fiber and protein a bit cause I am hungry... I am doing overall body workouts and I know I burn lots of calories but its soooo slow...and I just want to fit back in my jeans... I could start doing more cardio but I have to be careful I don't want my skin to sag more than it does from having kids...any suggestions?!

BondBomb

I suggest you read up on muscle being more dense than fat as well as how women can't get bulky. Plenty of posts on the site to choose from.

ChristineDiet

I'm totally in the same boat. I've been advised to eat more (which i just cant seem to comprehend0. I've also been told to incorporate weights as this builds muscle which helps speed up your metabolism.

I do 3 x 1 hour sessions of intense cardio a week, and last week i also did 2 x 30DS with 2 x 2.5kg dumbbells, and also some walks. I have actually gained 4lbs! But i have lost 1/2" off my chest, waist and thighs. I've been told that's better and a lot of people have said they found that they lost inches before they lost pounds (I just hope that's true).

Try and measure yourself to see if you have any joy with that. Good luck. x

Captain_Tightpants

There are a number of things to try:

1) Reduce your sodium intake and up your water intake - this should flush out any water retention that is masking real fat loss

2) Recalculate your new BMR and TDEE based on your new body weight (if you've lost a bunch). You can read up on how to do that here: http://body-improvements.com/resources/eat/

3) Weight loss is 80% diet. So be absolutely sure you are eating right and measuring your portions correctly and logging accurately.

4) Zig zag calorie intake - eat under your goal for a couple of days and over for a couple of days, repeat... the idea is to trick your metabolism out of a possible rut

5) If you've been eating very low calorie (1200 cals per day or below) try a week of eating more - your body will release stress hormones like cortisol that will make it hang onto every big of fat it's got if it thinks you are trying to starve it to death.

6) Change your workout. Again, the idea is to not let your body get used to any one particular strategy. try to do new exercises that use muscles the old workout missed.

7) Weight train - you WILL NOT bulk up without massive amounts of effort. What will happen is you will tone up, build strength, lose inches and boost your metabolism for additional fat burning during your resting periods.

8) Stop looking at the scale for a while. Use other ways to measure success like before/after photos or a tap measure.

alt1268

I just wanted to add a little something. Be sure your eating the right proteins. My girlfriend can eat almonds everyday and loose weight. However I tried this and gained 2 lbs. even though I was under my calories.