Its not happening for me

jaimemariel

No weight loss! My diary is open and I've been on the right track for about 3 weeks now. I'm vegetarian and feel that I eat pretty healthy. I know my sodium levels are sometimes too high. I drink plenty of water and sleep well. I eat back my exercise calories (I feel I have to, feel very sick otherwise and can tell I'm not eating enough). I'm doing a C25K so I run 3 days a week, do circuit training (30 Day Shred) 3 times a week and rest one day. I've even cut back my alcohol intake significantly. Haven't lost a thing. My current weight is 163 and I'm looking for a 1 lb a week loss. Any suggestions, ideas, whatever are welcome. You all give some awesome advise and encouragement.

psuLemon

Two observations. First... diet.. holy carb sucker batman... You eat more carbs than I do and I eat 3000 calories a day. You also get very little protein. Any way you can reduce carbs and up your protein?


Next, exercise. All your workouts are cardio based. Get rid of 30DS and pick up some heavy weight lifting. Resistance training will provide greater results than any amount of cardio. So pick up some weights and make it so you fail at 8-12 reps.


http://www.metaboliceffect.com/topic/38-nutrition-lifestyle.aspx

honestlysweet

I think you are doing great. I started in January and was very frustrated because for the first month I lost nothing. Not one pound. It was making me crazy. But then I would go to the success stories and see all the people who lost so much weight and how it took them six months or a year or longer, and I was determined to keep going.

So now, three and a half months later, although I have only lost seven pounds, I have lost four inches off my waist and three off my hips. I can see a big difference in how I look, and so can others. I think the weight isn't coming off fast because I am building muscle with my exercise.

I didn't look at your diary or exercise. But I can only say that I take the lifting class (Bodypump) at my gym and Body Combat and other cardio classes. They are great. I def think you should do some lifting. That seems to be what is giving me all my muscle and toning.

I suggest you take measurements and before pics. They are much more inspiring.

lukeout007

Well...you don't seem to be logging your workouts. You might be netting too few calories. Unlikely though I'd say...as my calories are set close to yours and I don't eat back my exercise calories.

What do you have your goal set at? .5 lbs per week? 1 lb per week? 1.5 lbs per week?

And how long have you been doing this?

pat6250

You can raise your protein by eating beans, legumes, and nuts. Nut butters. Do you eat eggs and dairy? Protein there, too. Eating corn, rice, and beans in combination also provides your body with all the amino acids it needs to form protein. How about amaranth? It is a very high protein grain. You could stuff bell peppers with amaranth and cheese and bake it in tomato sauce. :happy:

jaimemariel

Well...you don't seem to be logging your workouts. You might be netting too few calories. Unlikely though I'd say...as my calories are set close to yours and I don't eat back my exercise calories.

What do you have your goal set at? .5 lbs per week? 1 lb per week? 1.5 lbs per week?

And how long have you been doing this?

My workouts are logged, not sure why you can't see them. As I said in my original post I'm shooting for 1 a week. I've been at for a long while (dropped 15 lbs before my wedding this year, gained some back). So I've been at it with exercise and keeping better track of what I eat for the past 3 weeks.

jaimemariel

Two observations. First... diet.. holy carb sucker batman... You eat more carbs than I do and I eat 3000 calories a day. You also get very little protein. Any way you can reduce carbs and up your protein?


Next, exercise. All your workouts are cardio based. Get rid of 30DS and pick up some heavy weight lifting. Resistance training will provide greater results than any amount of cardio. So pick up some weights and make it so you fail at 8-12 reps.


http://www.metaboliceffect.com/topic/38-nutrition-lifestyle.aspx

Carbs, guh. You're right.

And I thought 30DS counted as strength? Because you are lifting weights and stuff? No? Thanks for your input.

jaimemariel

You can raise your protein by eating beans, legumes, and nuts. Nut butters. Do you eat eggs and dairy? Protein there, too. Eating corn, rice, and beans in combination also provides your body with all the amino acids it needs to form protein. How about amaranth? It is a very high protein grain. You could stuff bell peppers with amaranth and cheese and bake it in tomato sauce. :happy:

Never heard of amaranth, I will look for it! Is it a grain? Where would I find it at the grocery?
I do find it hard to get enough protein even though I usually snack on nuts at least once a day, and include some bean into my dinner. I don't eat eggs (I just don't like the taste) and limit cheese. All things to consider. Thanks.

psuLemon

Two observations. First... diet.. holy carb sucker batman... You eat more carbs than I do and I eat 3000 calories a day. You also get very little protein. Any way you can reduce carbs and up your protein?


Next, exercise. All your workouts are cardio based. Get rid of 30DS and pick up some heavy weight lifting. Resistance training will provide greater results than any amount of cardio. So pick up some weights and make it so you fail at 8-12 reps.


http://www.metaboliceffect.com/topic/38-nutrition-lifestyle.aspx

Carbs, guh. You're right.

And I thought 30DS counted as strength? Because you are lifting weights and stuff? No? Thanks for your input.

Everyone I know said JM programs are heavily cardio based. I think you would be better off with Chalean Extreme or P90X

anaussie

First... diet.. holy carb sucker batman... You eat more carbs than I do and I eat 3000 calories a day. You also get very little protein. Any way you can reduce carbs and up your protein?

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Latinalicious

You might not be eating the right or better yet the correct portions, a food scale and measuring cups were my biggest and cheapest investment. Consider investing in those two tools and then enter your food intake correctly, don't sugar coat it and don't lie on the portions. Be real, be true, you should see some changes.

jaimemariel

You might not be eating the right or better yet the correct portions, a food scale and measuring cups were my biggest and cheapest investment. Consider investing in those two tools and then enter your food intake correctly, don't sugar coat it and don't lie on the portions. Be real, be true, you should see some changes.

I measure everything almost excessively.