Diet, exercise, plenty of water and still no results.

If you're 5.5 and 125 lbs, you shouldn't need to lose any weight.

If you're 5.5 and 125 lbs, you shouldn't need to lose any weight.

Pretty much. Have you tracked bf%?

If you're 5.5 and 125 lbs, you shouldn't need to lose any weight.

Bingo.

I'm 5'5 123 and my doctors have started giving me warning on losing any more.

My measurements are 34 bust, 27 waist, 37 hips.

How much are you looking to lose and what are your measurements? I assume you don't have any more than 5 pounds to lose.

My best guess is that with all the cardio you are burning muscle because you don't have a lot of fat to lose. As a result, your metabolism slows and you don't lose weight.

My best guess is that with all the cardio you are burning muscle because you don't have a lot of fat to lose. As a result, your metabolism slows and you don't lose weight.

+ I'm kind of betting that the exercise calories aren't being eaten back

Body Fat % is bf% and there's a few different ways to measure it. Easiest way at home is with calipers.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/10665-newbies-please-read-me-2nd-edition

Thanks for your replies so far. I know most would think I was at an ideal weight but this time last year I was 52kg and I would like to get back to that weigh as that's the weight I feel comfortable at.

My measurement are 30, 27 and 34". And I would ideally like to loose two inches everywhere.

This is my first post as I don't usually use these kinds of apps or websites but I'm getting pretty desperate and really would love some advice. I work out so hard and never give up but still achieving nothing.

What is a bf%? And how do I track that.

I logged my general food intake as an idea for any one who is interested.

Like the others said, I don't think it seems that you need to lose anymore weight, but for the sake of argument...

When you say that you log your 'general food intake', does that mean that you don't log it all, just the main stuff? If so, that might be your problem. You should really log everything you put in your mouth. In saying that, I would really consider upping your calories if you're working out that hard each day.

Wow, you seem to be doing everything right. It gets extremely difficult starting at 125 pounds. My sister is your height and 110. She is very meticulous in what she eats and drinks. Her waist is 25 inches. She eats little, cooks nothing on oil, has a little toast here and there, veggies, fish, rice. I find her quite bony and told her often that she is way more attractive at 120. Luckily she runs so she looks athletic. I'm not sure if you would like to look that way. I mean she turns heads but as much as I want to lose weight I don't like the look of being that thin and bony.

and what could some other options be for her problem? since im eating 1200 cals, and not eating back my exercise cals, and i have yet to "stall" or "starve", then obviously 1200 does work for some people, so this wouldnt be the only reason for her not to be losing. she may not be losing for reasons such as not logging correctly (measurements / servings, etc), not logging everything... ketchup, coffee, creamer, etc adds up over time... underlying health condition, or maybe your body is happy at its current weight and doesnt want to lose any. dont just assume its 1 thing, there could be other factors affecting your lack of weight loss.

MFP = this website.

The number of calories it gives you does NOT include exercise so that you would lose weight without doing any exercise. When you do exercise, you need more fuel for that, otherwise you are creating too large of a calorie deficit which isn't healthy.

If you're 5.5 and 125 lbs, you shouldn't need to lose any weight.

Maybe she isn't happy with her body composition.

I suspect this. I was 5'8 and 120lbs and still felt squishy and unhappy with my gut and butt. Took up a strength training program, went on a calorie surplus so I'd go up a few pounds, and am much more content, with a flatter stomach.

But body composition isnt ALL based on weight. I have barely moved the scale..and I dont even care as I have dropped a size. Add muscle. Forget the scale. Changes will come.

So you would suggest eating the same amount as calories that I burn in the gym?

I'm willing to try anything but that seems counter productive to me? Surely the reason in at the gym is to burn extra calories?

When I said that I logged a general daily intake what I meant was that as I don't use this app and have only just started today I logged my intake for today including everything and that is pretty much what I eat everyday. I'm a vegetarian and a fussy eater so don't have much in the way of variation with my diet.

MFP sets your goal to below your tdee without exercise, with the intent that you will be logging and eating your exercise cals back. Which means even if you log exercise and eat them back, you're still eating at the same deficit which is less then your energy expenditure and will lose weight. If the point for you is to burn extra calories at the gym, set your goal to about your tdee, don't eat your exercise calories back, and workout for a few hundred calories a day.

And seriously, if you're not happy with your body composition, ditch your regular routine and hit the weights.

Personally, I take my TDEE, subtract the daily calories needed to lose 1.5 lbs per week, and make that my goal, while adding strength training 3 times per week and HIIT twice a week.

I don't spend more than 30 minutes in the gym per day. You just don't need to. Lifting heavy takes maybe 15 minutes total, with rest periods. Some days I feel silly for hitting the squat rack for ten minutes, doing 3 sets of 230 x8, and then cooling down on the treadmill.. But you should see my calves... In the last 6 months I've gone from 180 lbs on my squat to 230. Once you know how to lift it only takes a moment to deplete your strength reserves.

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High Intensity Interval Training is used for improving flexibility, speed, and agility, like in a sprinter. It is exceptionally good for stripping off fat in people who are overweight, but you start to see diminishing returns on fat loss for people who are average bodyfat%.

Running and spinning and other steady state cardio is great for improving endurance and stamina. But you still see the same diminishing returns on fat loss when you get close to a goal weight.

Kettle bells and body weight exercises and machines increase flexibility, coordination, agility, and balance. Still not getting the body to burn more calories after the workout.

The above exercises are great for improving your skills in a given area, like training for a specific sport or event. But if you want to see your body start to fill out in the right areas and slim down with that layer of fat that seems to be immovable, you've got to shock your metabolism. Repairing sore and exhausted muscles takes DAYS, people who lift heavy target the same muscle groups 4 or 5 days apart, because that's how long it takes for them to fully recover.

During all that time, the body is busy taking proteins and nutrients and building the muscles stronger, so that when you do it again, it won't be quite as shocking to your body. It wants to adapt But that repair requires a LOT of energy for those 4 or 5 days.