no weight loss

shellshell43
shellshell43 Posts: 116
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I know, another "what am I doing wrong" post but "WHAT AM I DOING WRONG?!!" I have been working out for the last 3 months trying to lose 10 pounds and have not lost one pound. I keep going between the same 3 pounds 123-126 for 3 months now. I have gained some muscle, I can see it and feel it, and I love this part of my accomplishment, but I still have not lost any actual weight and would really love to lose the belly fat. I eat well and pretty much always have except I cut out some carbs and sugars to clean up my diet to help lose the 10 pounds. I have been busting my rump working out for 1 1/2 hours 6 days a week and cannot believe I haven't seen better results. I have done Jillian's Ripped in 30, 30 days of Power 90 and have been working on P90x. I do 20 minutes of HIIT on the treadmill 3 days a week and also work with weights 3 days a week...all with no actual weight loss??

I know my cardiologist mentioned that my heart rate adjusts well to exercise and I don't know if that means it takes more to get my heart rate up to that burn point???
I really don't feel like quitting or giving up because I like my strength but I would like to see more results in the weight loss also...

any suggestions..my food diary should be open..I know I usually get any where between 1000 and 1300 calories a day. My doctor did say with my small frame and short stature (5' 2" ) that was a healthy range for me....there is a couple of days when I wasn't feeling well and a couple where I was taking care of my daughter in the hospital where I was under in calories...that is not the norm....

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  • krystonite
    krystonite Posts: 553 Member
    If you're exercising THAT much and still only eating below 1300 calories, your body is holding onto the fat because it's mad you won't feed it.
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Since your current weight is on the lower side to begin with - it'll be harder for you to lose weight. The thinner and leaner we are - the harder it is to drop more weight.

    That being said, 1000-1300 calories a day may not be enough for your body - especially if you are working out. If you aren't eating enough, it isn't going to be comfortable enough to drop weight. It is using all the calories you're consuming to perform basic life functions and to workout. You are making it think it is going to starve to death. That isn't how to drop the weight. Are you eating back your exercise calories? If not, that is a place to start.

    I think if you up your calories - you will see a loss on the scale.
  • sunshine79
    sunshine79 Posts: 758 Member
    You're over training. Read The new rules of lifting for women to understand why you need to strength train AND eat more to lose body fat :happy:

    Also, if you say you are strength training and gaining muscle you should measure yourself to gage progress rather than just weigh, as with so little to lose the scales don't tell the whole story. :smile:
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    As a first step I'd recommend starting to eat your exercise calories. You are not losing weight now, so what harm can it cause. If that still doesn't work (give it 4 weeks), I'd up your over calories a bit.

    I know your doctor says your levels are okay but he doesn't know your exact body. Only you can figure out what works for you. Trail and error is really the best way. And since you are now eating the absolute minimum you should the only thing left to try is going up.
  • WiiFitFan
    WiiFitFan Posts: 156 Member
    I agree with the other comments that you need to try eating more calories. On the Belly Fat diet it is recommended to eat a monounsaturated fat with each meal such as almonds, avocados, olive oil, peanut butter. Might be worth a try.
  • Rilke
    Rilke Posts: 1,201 Member
    You need to eat more.

    Use this calculator:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/tools/bmr-calculator

    and try to NET that number every day. That means eat that many calories after you subtract exercise calories.
  • shellshell43
    shellshell43 Posts: 116
    Thanks everyone...I will up my calories every day and look into changing a little about my workouts to see where that will bring me to on the scale..hopefully down : )
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