I am at a loss and don't know what to do...

tromig33
tromig33 Posts: 32
in Health and Weight Loss
I am 5 ft 1 inch tall and currently weight 101.8. I looked online and I am just about at the minimum that I can be and even a couple of sites say that I am UNDER weight. I just don't see it. I look in the mirror and I see my mini muffin top and pudgy stomach. My diary is open if you want to take a look. I really try to eat 150 carbs a day, 35-40grams of fat, and 100 grams of protein. My BMR is 1225 and my TDEE is between 1750 to 1950 depending on how active I am. I am working on eating less sodium and sugar which is easier than I thought. Don't get me wrong...I DO NOT want to lose any weight...just get my BMI down so I look toned...I know that is EVERYONE's hope and dream but I look at these forums...and online...and there is not sure method so I am confused on what to do to see results. I work out with 30DS (currently on day 25) and do intervals on the treadmill every few days so I do 30DS for a 2 days and intervals for a day and then take a day off. I am just not seeing a visual difference or anything reflected on the scale. In the first 10 days of 30DS I did lose a few inches but since then...nothing. Any help or advice you could offer me would be greatly appreciated since I feel like throwing in the toweling and saying screw it all.

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  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    Eat at maintenance or very close to it and get a serious lifting routine going.
  • GauchoMark
    GauchoMark Posts: 1,804 Member
    agreed.

    Quit/limit the cardio and eat at maintenance calories and start lifting heavy.

    What you are describing is not a weight issue as much as a muscle issue. You need to change your body composition to look the way you want to look, which means building more muscle.
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    Agree with the above comments. Also, there is no such thing as toning. You are either adding muscle or losing it. With your current routine, you aren't adding it.

    If you go to a gym, ask around and hire a trainer who has some good recommendations for people and tell him what you want (to change your body composition and get stronger) and have him build a routine that works for you. Best money you will ever spend.
  • staceypunk
    staceypunk Posts: 924 Member
    What was your exercise history like before doing 30DS?

    30DS shred is great but it is geared more towards dropping pounds. I think you should try a DVD that focuses a little more on stregnth training like Jillian's No More Trouble Zones (like $7 on amazon) or JM Body Revolution which is more of a commitment but I loved it. You'll need 3, 5, and 8 pound dumbells.
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    And for the record, I'm 6'3 298 and I try to never eat MORE than 100g per day of carbs. And in the past three weeks I've shed 12 lbs of fat with relative ease.

    Once you address your exercise routine, you probably want to adjust your diet as well. Heavy lifting requires more protein so the muscles have fuel to heal and grow.
  • skydiveD30571
    skydiveD30571 Posts: 281 Member
    Don't get me wrong...I DO NOT want to lose any weight...just get my BMI down so I look toned

    And just an fyi, BMI only factors height and weight. So unless you plan on changing how tall you are, you cannot reduce your BMI without losing weight.

    With that said, don't worry about that number. Many many many people who are extremely healthy and strong have a BMI that indicates they are obese. It is known to be inaccurate with anyone but your very average, non-active adult.
  • tromig33
    tromig33 Posts: 32
    Thank you so much for the feedback...I do have weights all the way up to 15pd and am thinking about investing in a kettleball. I am going to add some more calories to my intake and see what happens. Ya'll are the best :smile:
  • GauchoMark
    GauchoMark Posts: 1,804 Member
    15 lbs as your heaviest weight isn't nearly enough!

    Look into a program like 5x5. Your goal is heavy enough that you can't do more than about 12 repetitions at most.
  • tromig33
    tromig33 Posts: 32
    15 lbs as your heaviest weight isn't nearly enough!

    Look into a program like 5x5. Your goal is heavy enough that you can't do more than about 12 repetitions at most.

    I don't have a lot of muscle as it is...I can't even do 12 reps with those 15's...
  • tromig33
    tromig33 Posts: 32
    How often should I workout with strength training...everyday but different groups?
  • GauchoMark
    GauchoMark Posts: 1,804 Member
    15 lbs as your heaviest weight isn't nearly enough!

    Look into a program like 5x5. Your goal is heavy enough that you can't do more than about 12 repetitions at most.

    I don't have a lot of muscle as it is...I can't even do 12 reps with those 15's...

    depends on the exercise. I guarantee that you can dead-lift those 15's!

    Seriously - check out this program:
    http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
    It is a super easy, non-complicated lifting program that works.

    there is also one a lot of females use called lifting rules for women or something along those lines.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    15 lbs as your heaviest weight isn't nearly enough!

    Look into a program like 5x5. Your goal is heavy enough that you can't do more than about 12 repetitions at most.

    I don't have a lot of muscle as it is...I can't even do 12 reps with those 15's...

    depends on the exercise. I guarantee that you can dead-lift those 15's!

    Seriously - check out this program:
    http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
    It is a super easy, non-complicated lifting program that works.

    there is also one a lot of females use called lifting rules for women or something along those lines.

    Agreed. Check out Stronglifts! I also have New Rules of Lifting for Women and the book is full of fantastic info, the workout program is good and laid for you but the moves get a little complicated and tedious as you get further into it, taking more time. Stronglifts is straight forward, quick and keeps me interested.

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