exercise and eating less. still not loosing weight

I feel yah - I struggled with the same problem for a long time before I finally broke down and incorporated some strength training, I like p90x and Jillian's 30 Day Shred, I followed Jillian's program but I just use the p90x for supplementation, but its made a HUGE difference in my body shape! =D

Good luck!

Me too! I have been following this program for about 7 weeks, totally exercising like doing 30 day shred and then spinning on a bike consistently, eating the right calories, fat, sodium, everything and I have gained 2 pounds. Yep, GAINED 2 POUNDS! What the heck? But I'm not even smaller. My pants are slowly getting tighter, even in my belly, which is where my weight comes off first. I do look more toned, naked, but no one but me and my hubby can see that. I get depressed every single morning when I get on the scale. I honestly do not know what to do anymore. I weighed less and was smaller when I ate whatever I wanted and didn't exercise.

Try actually eating the calories! You're not fueling your body.

Here's a link that you all NEED to read...especially the 700 cals a day and not losing.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/23912-links-in-mfp-you-want-to-read-again-and-again

I am having the same problem. Soda free for 3 months, healthy eating and working out 5 days a week for 31 days now and i have only lost 4 lbs. I am doing strength training and I can tell I am building muscle, but its still frustrating. You aren't alone, so just stick in there!

Alot of people think they are eating healthy but are watching your portion sizes? Eating every 2 to 3 hours? Not eating enriched flour, sugar and bread? Are you getting enough protein? You should be eating 15 to 30 g of protein with every meal. I've lost 49 lbs since October following an actual food plan. You can view it at www.myfoodlovers.com.

It's taught me everything I need to know for life and the weight keeps dropping every week.

You should check it.

Christine

Find weight machines at the gym or certain workouts at home with a constant weight and high reps to tone muscle. Or you can do heavy weights and low reps if you wanna look like Ms Universe....

eating small meals throughout the day can really help when combined with the strength training, diet and cardio.

eating smaller quantities but more often helps you feel fuller throughout the day (which becomes REALLY REALLY key when you have built a lot of muscle and are working out a lot) preventing any urge to snack on unhealthy foods. It also raises your metabolism.

drinking ice water rather then room temp water can also raise your metabolism. i don't do this, since I happen to hate ice water, but i know a lot of folks who are looking for every small amount of help do.

also, don't forget that as you build muscle you will gain a bit of weight some weeks. Muscle weights a lot more then fat. Everyone's body is different and some bodies (like mine) have schedules for when they gain and when they loose. For instance, I tend to weigh in weekly and noticed the following: I will stay the same and at times, though rarely gain some weight for about 2 weeks, especially right around my period. Sometimes I will loose a half pound but not often. About 1 week after my period I loose a good 3-5 pounds and that is my new weight until the end of the next 2-4 week cycle.

Are you drinking enough water?

i snack on fruit, low fat/cal yogurts and low fat cereal bars.
sometimes i think its lifestyle thing for me, i work 8-8 and the days im off i exercise in the morn and then im pooped for the rest of the day. also i struggle with working out whats healthy food as my favourite food is bad food! so dont know a whole lot about healthy stuff!

Ha...the 12 hour days are the reason that I didn't go into the profession that I had trained for (police officer). I couldn't deal with that type of stress. I think it's bad enough that I work 9 hours. If you don't mind my asking...can you take a cooler to work and have it beside you thoughout the day? If so pack it full of the good stuff. There are a lot of people on this site that have their food diaries public, take a look around and see what appeals to you. The best thing I can tell you is to eat as close to natural as you can. Try to cut out the processed foods and fast food and you'll see a huge difference, not just weight-but your hair will be healthier, your skin will glow, nails will be stonger, less headaches, fewer digestion issues, better sleep...I could go on and on. Good luck.