Hit a Wall

Had the same thing happen to me, and I know from reading others' posts that we're the majority, not the minority. I didn't see a pound lost in over 3 weeks, despite regular exercise and staying within target range. Then, one day, BAM! four pounds gone from the previous weeks' weight.

It's a speed bump; it's to be expected. Don't let it turn into a stop sign. You can do it.

Hi everyone!

I haven't lost a pound in two weeks. I have my first training session with a trainer tonight. Has anyone had success with a trainer? I usually walk for an hour on the treadmill at 4.0 with a 2.0 incline and log all my food. I'm very frustrated!! I know it's not all about that but I would like to see results for my efforts, and I have a lot of weight to lose. i hit the gym 5-6 times a week! Help!!!

Thanks!

Tina

Hard to give you advice when your diary is private. Nutrition is usually more important than exercise when it comes to weight loss and muscle gain.

It would be a good idea to add some resistance training (weights) to your workouts because muscle gives you a higher metabolism.

I would guess a trainer is going to put you through more than walking on a treadmill. It may be that you need to up the intensity of your exercise, and I'm guessing the trainer will see to that.

That being said, I've been "doing all the right things" for almost a month and the scale has NOT cooperated. But it will. It's just a matter of who's gonna budge first. . .the scale or me. The scale is going DOWN!!!

Hi everyone!

I haven't lost a pound in two weeks. I have my first training session with a trainer tonight. Has anyone had success with a trainer? I usually walk for an hour on the treadmill at 4.0 with a 2.0 incline and log all my food. I'm very frustrated!! I know it's not all about that but I would like to see results for my efforts, and I have a lot of weight to lose. i hit the gym 5-6 times a week! Help!!!

Thanks!

Tina

First, like someone else said....incorporate some weight lifting. You don't have to do a lot, but you should do enough that the first set is easy and the third set is tough. Also, unless your joints prevent you from doing so or a doctor says you shouldn't, I would incorporate some intervals into the treadmill routine. Jog at 5.5 mph for a couple minutes....then walk for a couple minutes.

Something you should be prepared for, right after starting any exercise that is going to push your muscles more than you are used to will probably make you gain wait for a few days. Sore muscles retain water so the numbers on the scale will most likely not give you any real satisfaction at first. But patience, it will come!

It is in your settings. It will help people give you a LOT better advice.

I opened my food diary..check it out...I would love some feedback:) Thanks!

You aren't eating enough food. If your goal is to lose 110 lbs, you should probably be eating 1700 calories per day. You've got to properly fuel your body. You can starve yourself for a couple days but after that, your body is designed to compensate.

For me, I actually lose weight more effectively when I eat 2200 calories for a couple days before dropping back to 1500-1600 calories for the next five days. I'll gain a couple pounds on Saturday and Sunday, but I'll lose those plus one more by the next Friday.

Eat!

As said above - you aren't eating enough! Especially when you aren't eating back your exercise calories - I noticed one day at least where you didn't even net 1200 which is not good. It's said you shouldn't net below 1200 cals as this is the least amount your body needs just to tick over. I know it seems weird to eat more when you are on a "diet" but you body needs calories to carry out it's everyday functions.