Screaming At My Scale

It's good to mix cardio with strength training in intervals, your scale won't change as much as your body measurements and the way your clothes fit, that is the real reward. Scales don't tell the whole story but this is the best method I've found so far. About 2 years ago I was doing this and I lost like 13 inches between 3 places in 6 wks. I only lost like 20 pounds but my clothes were huge. I'm trying to get back to that.
What I mean by this is go like 10 min. on a cardio machine and then do some strength training with weights for 10 then go back to cardio. It keeps your muscles confused enough that they keep working hard and you build them and turn lean.

The more weight there is to lose, the quicker it'll come off, so don't lose heart if it is taking 2 weeks to budge half a pound. And your clothes will be a better guide than your bathroom scales

seems like for me it takes a little while longer to at first lose weight. like i dont see a huge loss and then it started to drop!hang in there!

It is different for everyone really. Running I would say is going the shed the pounds the fastest because its cardio as well as a lot of muscle training. That or swimming.

I also have read a lot, and people have different theories but think about it...our bodies do not need all of the processed carbs we feed it. Now I am not saying we don't need carbs, I am not going all fad diet on ya, but really...I try and limit myself to 1 unhealthy carb a day (that means anything that isn't a fruit or veggie), and either at breakfast or lunch so my body has time to digest it.

So for instance today I had cereal for breakfast...so for the rest of the day I am going to stay away from any other type of breads, like chips, pasta, buns, pastries etc. Now I haven't been sticking to this like I should, but when I do, and WITH exercise, I can lose and easy 2lbs a week. Sunday is my designated cheat day where I don't count calories and don't worry about how many processed breads I have had (now I don't go ape sh**, but I might enjoy a bowl of cereal at breakfast AND maybe some chips at lunch)

I also try and do 6 mini meals rather than 3 big meals. I love food and being able to snack through out the day (healthy snacks like an apple and PB) makes me feel like I am not being deprived of my food.

Every few weeks I have a day or 2 where I only eat natural foods so basically fruits and veggies. This going up and down helps from plateauing out and for me gives a little variety.

Idk, like I said there are different theories and ways everyone chose to shed the pounds. I know a few of my friends don't agree with my 1 processed carb rule and 6 mini meals rather than 3 big meals, but hey it works for me!

oh and I also have been trying to make a lot of meals from scratch vs box. It takes a little longer, but it's actually cheaper! I made my own black bean burgers for probably 1/4th the cost than buying them frozen in a box and I can name every ingredient!