weight loss!!

staceybrob88

Hi guys, I have totally changed my life around. 8 month ago I stopped smoking, 4 month ago i started to change how i eat DRASTICALLY, and 1 month ago i started the gym!!

I lost 1 stone before i started the gym, due to life style change and getting fit at home. Im looking to loose another stone now, I eat 1200 calories a day, I dont eat back any calories i burn and heres what i do at the gym:

Monday: 30 mins run, Body pump class 60 mins (weights)
Tuesday: 45 minute spinning class.
Wednesday: 30mins Cross Trainer, 60 mins Yoga class
Thursday: 45 minute Spinning Class.
Friday: Depending on how i feel, either 30 min run or dont bother going!
Sat & Sun day off!

Ive managed to maintain my weight of 11 stone 7 (im 5"7) until yesterday when i weighed myself... I had put 2lbs on! Im just wondering if this is due to water retention etc.. any help would be good, and anyone's input on a better gym schedule... bare in mind the classes i do, i really enjoy and they fit perfect for when i finish my 9-5.30 weekday job!

I really want to loose another 14 lbs, then I think I would be ok in maintaining it

gjulie

wow you have done absolutely fantastic! you say you stick at 1200 cals may be its a bit too little and your body is holing on to your weight because it fears its not getting enough food,I dont know if that principal is true or not but your exercise levels are fab!Im alot smaller than you Im 5 ft 2 I eat 1500 cals a day now I havnt lost weight in a few weeks but I have lost 2 stone and 5 inches from my middle since June!

psuLemon

Yes it's water retention. The issue you will have long term is if you stay on 1200 calories, you will catabolize your lean body mass (aka lose muscle mass). And when it comes to having a tight lean body, the more muscle you have, the tighter and leaner your body will be and the more caloires you can eat. Based on your stats alone, you would probably be better off around 1800 calories. This will allow your body to push harder during the workouts. Additionally, I would suggest heavy weight training (you want to fail around 6-10 reps) if you haven't started. If you do this along with a high protein diet (probably 35% carbs, 40% protein and 25% fats), you will help improve fat loss.