Fat & unsure I'm eating right macros

Your Calorie goal and macro breakdown seems reasonable, although I haven't actually run any numbers.

Macro breakdown is secondary to Calories, as far as weight loss goes, anyway. I take it you've just started - in the last two weeks - your gym routine? If so, you're likely retaining water to repair muscles, as that's common when starting/changing an exercise routine.

If I may ask, why GVT while trying to lose weight? That's typically used for people trying to bulk.

When it comes to losing weight it's not macros that are important but calories. It's okay to not stick to your macros as long as your calorie counting is on point you'll lose weight.

How accurate are you with your counting? Do you measure everything or even better weigh everything?

i have my protein and carbs both at 35% and my fats at 30%. Make sure you eating healthier foods, lean meats, don't deep fry them. Try to eat some type of protein with every meal and snack if you can. It keeps me fuller longer. Are you drinking all of your water? I try to drink between 64oz and 128oz a day. And keep doing what you are doing, sounds like you are working out. I know I didn't notice anything with my first 20 pounds, but I saw a difference in my measurements. I usually take my measurements every other week (neck, arm, leg, chest, waist, hips). Good Luck!!

I see some over thinking here in your post.

If your primary goal is loosing weight, do not worry about macros except the protein. I would focus on a number around .8 to 1 gram per body weight, You will need this to maintain your muscle mass during weight loss.

If you are trying to build muscle and loose fat simultaneously, which can be done, but you have to be 100% perfect in all that you do with your nutrition, calories and exercise regime. I will stress this, your calories have to be the first thing in line to get perfect. If this is your goal, research the heck out of this, so you dont spend alot of time in the gym without getting the results you are looking for. edited to add, this is a very very slow process.

Because you are trying to loos weight or fat, talking about building mass is not needed here.

You should look for a program designed for beginners that will entail you building strength over time. Stronglifts 5x5 for example or even this one: http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women.

Read up on this site for some info too, https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/01/14/strength-training-101-where-do-i-start/.

Edited to add: you should give anything you do for body changes such a diet and exercise from 3 - 4 weeks to see changes. You should adhere to a weight range as normal fluctuations occur especially when adding exercise to the mix.

Last thing, the best thing you can do to loose weight is buy and use a food scale...if you are not using one...get one. This will save you a lot of heart ache on why you may not be losing weight or need assurance your calories are in line with the MFP deficit.

clairem1122 wrote: »

Prior to joining the gym 2 weeks ago, I have been HIIT at home which generally consisted of 4 rounds of 4 exercises @ 30 sec on & 30 sec rests (just high knees, burpees, power squats & mountain climbers). So would it still be likely that I'm retaining water because I've changed the type/amount of exercise I'm doing?

Honestly, I'm clueless with exercise. But part of the bodycoaches sss plan I did incorporated GVT, also DTP later on in the plan. Prior to doing his plan I had never used weights at all, so it was just something I decided to do at the gym.

Should I maybe be just doing 3 sets of 10 on each muscle group then? I just hoped that GVT may contribute to fat burn (clueless I know).

I'm desperate to lose weight, fat and shrink my huge legs and growing tummy!!!

Yes to the bolded. My scale went up seven pounds when I started lifting weights again last fall, and it did take a few weeks for that water weight to come back off.

Muscle weighs more than fat. Muscle also burns more calories when resting than fat does so ideally you want more muscle and less fat. If you are doing weights, then this may account for some of your weight gain. Also you need to ensure that after a workout (within about 45 mins) you have a small snack that contains protein/carbs, as this helps repair and replenish your muscles, and assist in boosting your metabolism. This may seem counter intuitive, but is important.
It is best to take your measurements and rely on how you feel in your clothes (e.g. they aren't so tight) and ignore the scales for a month or so when you start a new regime before taking your weight again. Otherwise with things like muscle gain, daily variables in your weight due to things like water retention and menstrual cycle can cause you to become disheartened.

I've given up with the food and just sticking with the exercise from it. The food is way way too much for me. Hence my 7 lbs gain since I started