Help! Advice...

autumn334
autumn334 Posts: 8
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm a very active person. I work out hard everyday for up to 2 hours. That's 80 minutes of cardio and weights. With that being said, I also am always hungry. I can eat all day long. I do for the most part choose healthy foods but I can't seem to loose weight and even put on some from time to time. I chew alot of gum so it will keep me from eating that helps some but now I'm chewing 2 pack of gum a day and that adds up. Anyone else feel discouraged reguarding there hard workouts not working for them... Any advice would be greatly appreciated. :smile:

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  • sarahmarzipan
    sarahmarzipan Posts: 1
    your body is noticing the burning of all those calories...and because its last resort to go through all the effort of using your storaged fuel (your fat), it beggs you for a quick fix. replace it with a fat free sugar free protein shake. that way your not back tracking and working out just to eat guilt free.
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    I would be more concerned about whether that amount of exercise is sustainable for the rest of your life.
  • 2hobbit1
    2hobbit1 Posts: 820 Member
    Take a look at the roadmap and find out if you are set up with an appropriate calorie target for your weight and level of activity.
    If your calorie target is OK then look at your protein intake - are you getting around 30-40% of your calories from protein. It can make a huge difference in how long you feel full.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    If you need help or want a double check on your numbers PM me and I crunch them for you.
  • californiagirl2012
    californiagirl2012 Posts: 2,625 Member
    Too much cardio. Focus on a weight training routine and put cardio in 2nd place. It worked for me and I was in the same boat as you. My full story here with more details --> http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/740340-i-lost-60-lbs-at-age-51-anyone-can-any-workout
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    your body is noticing the burning of all those calories...and because its last resort to go through all the effort of using your storaged fuel (your fat), it beggs you for a quick fix. replace it with a fat free sugar free protein shake. that way your not back tracking and working out just to eat guilt free.

    This person has no clue what they are talking about.

    Take a look at the roadmap and find out if you are set up with an appropriate calorie target for your weight and level of activity.
    If your calorie target is OK then look at your protein intake - are you getting around 30-40% of your calories from protein. It can make a huge difference in how long you feel full.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

    If you need help or want a double check on your numbers PM me and I crunch them for you.

    This person does.

    Too much cardio. Focus on a weight training routine and put cardio in 2nd place. It worked for me and I was in the same boat as you. My full story here with more details --> http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/740340-i-lost-60-lbs-at-age-51-anyone-can-any-workout

    Props on your success!

    Holy crap you are like me!
    You certainly dont look your age.
    I'd approach you at the bar thats for sure!
    =D

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