Exercising, eating healthy and no real weight loss

labamba · January 2011

Hi All

Feeling frustrated. I have for nearly last three weeks picked up my exercise regime (doing a minimum of 20 mins of exercise every day includes cardio and strength). One week did 4 zumba classes and a kettlebell session. (I should say that I have been doing some form of exercise since August and had about a month off over Xmas.

I have changed my diet too ie eating much better foods. However I have lost only 2lbs and not much change in my body fat. I have also become much more constipated now too (LOL). I have been eating between 900-1200 cals a day. Thought maybe eating too little so upped my cals a little to be nearer 1200.

So what am I doing wrong? I find if I don't exercise I lose weight if just doing calories but for me this year its about being fit and toned and not all about weight loss!

Any advice appreciated. Could it be that my metabolism is adjusting?

Thanks

danyelpink · January 2011

You're most likely not eating enough. You should be eating at least 1200 (net). You have to fuel your body to keep your metabolism up.

MonicaBenavidez · January 2011

You're not eating enough. Eat your exercise calories.

luv2ash · January 2011

I believe it has to do with what you eat and how often you eat.

RStein07 · January 2011

Besides not eating enough, try watching your sugar intake.

justann · January 2011

I tend to agree with the others....You need to eat the 1200 calories. That being said, I, too, have been on here 3 weeks now and have only lost 2 lbs. It is extremely frustrating. However, yesterday I measured myself and found that I have lost between one and one and a half inches on tummy and hips. To me that is the most important. Have you been measuring yourself?

fmouco · January 2011

I would suggest you eat 6 small meals a day and never eat less than 1200 calories or your metabolism goes slow, you do not lose weight and you will feel very tired and unwell. You should eat healthy, not starve yourself. Good luck!

heather0mc · January 2011

hopefully you are drinking your water too. it should help with the constipation.

labamba · January 2011

Have been taking measurements. My first set of measurements due on 8th Feb only doing once a month. So fingers crossed I will be toning up.

aschroyer · January 2011

I have the exact same problem! I have been eating healthy, trying to keep up with my calories, and working out. I started exercising after having a baby last July. The first few weeks I lost 24 lbs, but now, I cant lose anything! The scale hasnt moved for me in 6 months! I just lost 2 lbs, but I feel like it should be more! I do alot of cardio and weight train, but nothing seems to be working.

Its so frustrating to see others losing all these lbs so quickly when Im working so hard and am seeing no results. I follow all the advice I can get, but nothing is working!

Hang in there, you are not alone!

Pinoy_Pal · January 2011

I'd love to get a peek at your food diary?

labamba · January 2011

An extract from my food diary:-

Your Food Diary For:

Breakfast Calories Carbs Fat Protein
the Fabulous Baking Boys - Mighty Oat Flapjack, 37.5 g 173 23 8 3
Freshly Squeezed - Orange Juice (No Pulp), 1 cup 110 26 0 2
283 49 8 5

Lunch
New Covent Garden Food Co. - Winter Vegetable Soup, 300 g 163 26 3 7

Dinner
Spinach - Cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, 150 g 35 6 0 4
Marks and Spencer - Potato Mash with carrot and swede, 1 Pack 320 52 0 6

355 58 0 10

Snacks
Alpro - Soya Milk Light Unsweetened, 100 ml 22 0 1 2
Kellogg's - Cornflakes Original, 45 grames 165 39 0 3
187 39 1 5

Totals 988 172 12 27
Your Daily Goal 1,384 190 46 51
Remaining 396 18 34 24
Calories Carbs Fat Protein

Exercising, eating healthy and no real weight loss

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