Athletic people, what am I doing wrong?
njean888
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In looking through my calender I see that back in February I weighed 136.5. We are now in October, and I weigh 133.
Now I workout at least 9 times a week. I do spinning, running, weight lifting. I completed the Insanity program and am now doing the P90X/ Insanity hybrid. In addition to that, I go to the gym 3 times a week in addition to the 6 weekly workouts from P90X. I weigh and measure everything I eat. I wear a HRM as to know my exact calorie burn. I drink between 10-12 cups of water.
I'm beginning to feel that busting my butt is not worth it because at the end of the day I do not lose. Now with that said yes I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall. But am I going to stay at 133 pounds for the rest of my life?
I know I'm in the healthy range, I'm 5'2, my BMI is decent (24%) but I know I can do better than this and its just not happening. I do not consider this a plateau as it has been 8 months. Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?
Now I workout at least 9 times a week. I do spinning, running, weight lifting. I completed the Insanity program and am now doing the P90X/ Insanity hybrid. In addition to that, I go to the gym 3 times a week in addition to the 6 weekly workouts from P90X. I weigh and measure everything I eat. I wear a HRM as to know my exact calorie burn. I drink between 10-12 cups of water.
I'm beginning to feel that busting my butt is not worth it because at the end of the day I do not lose. Now with that said yes I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall. But am I going to stay at 133 pounds for the rest of my life?
I know I'm in the healthy range, I'm 5'2, my BMI is decent (24%) but I know I can do better than this and its just not happening. I do not consider this a plateau as it has been 8 months. Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?
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What's your calorie intake? You also may be training too much.In looking through my calender I see that back in February I weighed 136.5. We are now in October, and I weigh 133.
Now I workout at least 9 times a week. I do spinning, running, weight lifting. I completed the Insanity program and am now doing the P90X/ Insanity hybrid. In addition to that, I go to the gym 3 times a week in addition to the 6 weekly workouts from P90X. I weigh and measure everything I eat. I wear a HRM as to know my exact calorie burn. I drink between 10-12 cups of water.
I'm beginning to feel that busting my butt is not worth it because at the end of the day I do not lose. Now with that said yes I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall. But am I going to stay at 133 pounds for the rest of my life?
I know I'm in the healthy range, I'm 5'2, my BMI is decent (24%) but I know I can do better than this and its just not happening. I do not consider this a plateau as it has been 8 months. Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?0 -
At first I was taking in about 1500 cals, when I saw that I wasn't losing I upped it to about 1600-1800. Which is where I'm at now.0
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Yeah, at first glance I'd say over training. It's easier to do than you might think, especially if you aren't getting enough sleep.0
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you're definitely training too much. your body needs the day (maybe even two) of rest. most nutritionists recommend working out 4-5 times per week.0
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I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall.
And you care about a number on a scale why???0 -
I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall.
And you care about a number on a scale why???
She's 5'2", it's not unreasonable to want to be below 133.0 -
I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall.
And you care about a number on a scale why???0 -
With a quick look at your diary, my guess is that you're not eating back enough of your workout calories. You're leaving a good 200+ calories on the table every day. The times when I plateaued the longest were when I stayed under my calorie limit consistantly. When your workouts are intense and lengthy, you need to eat every calorie you can. Especially if you're doing a lot of P90X and weight training.0
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After you workout everyday how close are you to your calorie goal on MFP? It could be you are training way too much and not eating enough calories. Extremely active people have to take in enough food to feed their bodies with no exercise and also to replenish and rebuild after that exercise. Your body might have put itself into starvation mode and is hoarding everything you take in because it is made to survive. If your body thinks you are trying to starve it, it will hold all water and calories you feed it. Try increasing your calorie intake again and also making more of that caloric intake protein, as this is what rebuilds and repairs your muscles. I recommend to all of my people to make their diet ~ 40% protein, 30%carbs, 30% fat and this melts the weight off. You can change this in the goals section of MFP. Then you will know how much to take in in each group.
This could also be genetic. Is every other female in your family about your size?
Mike Veronie
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I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall.
And you care about a number on a scale why???
I care because 133 is still too much for someone who is 5'2, really 5.1.5. I never expect to get down to my low weight of 116, would never want to but I should weigh between 120-125 pounds even with muscle.0 -
What is your calorie deficit when you account for all your exercise?
BTW. My friend trains pretty hard but he also keeps his caorie decificit pretty reasonable. 100-200 calorie deficits.
He's been losing pretty steadily0 -
Taking a full 4-5 days off in a row every 8-10 weeks depending on your training volume and eating slighty above or at maintenance is an excellent way to cycle out of a plateau, help with repairing completely, prevent over training. You can still speed walk, lightly jog or bike easily for 20-30 minutes a day, but nothing crazy, or do yoga, active rest type activities.
PS. Edit, are you on BCP? You can PM me the answer because that has a huge deal to do with it.0 -
Hmm... It's hard to tell what's going on with your diet because there isn't enough in your diary... But, based on what I can see there, I'd say the processed foods could be an issue. Also, I'd say unless you net to at least 1,200 calories a day, your body could be in starvation mode, holding on to all it can because you're not eating enough. Finally, you definitely need to give your body a break now and again. Maybe one day a week? Your body needs a day of rest to recouperate. Or if you feel you must do something, do something like yoga to stretch while toning. Also, if you're diabetic like me, no matter what you do, this will be an up hill battle. Insulin makes weight loss very difficult. I hope that you're not diabetic though. Sounds like at least you've had success in losing inches and toning, so that's a great thing!0
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I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall.
And you care about a number on a scale why???
I care because 133 is still too much for someone who is 5'2, really 5.1.5. I never expect to get down to my low weight of 116, would never want to but I should weigh between 120-125 pounds even with muscle.
I'm 5'2 and 154 lb....and i wear a size 6. Shift your focus from the scale to your measurements and body fat percentage.0 -
I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall.
And you care about a number on a scale why???
I care because 133 is still too much for someone who is 5'2, really 5.1.5. I never expect to get down to my low weight of 116, would never want to but I should weigh between 120-125 pounds even with muscle.
I'm 5'2 and 154 lb....and i wear a size 6. Shift your focus from the scale to your measurements and body fat percentage.
Damn I'm over here kicking myself in the *kitten* cuz I weight 146 at 5'6. And I'm curvy so I feel like I don't mind the weight but I just want my stomach to go in more...that is all. I was having the same problem as this chick...leaving too much of a deficit.0 -
Wow that's alot of working out! I'd say take a couple rest days - It really does help! You may well be overtraining. I do P90x too as well as the gym 2-4 times a week, but I never do them on the same day (unless its x stretch)0
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At first I was taking in about 1500 cals, when I saw that I wasn't losing I upped it to about 1600-1800. Which is where I'm at now.
is that the amount you NET, or just eat regardless of your exercise?0 -
In looking through my calender I see that back in February I weighed 136.5. We are now in October, and I weigh 133.
Now I workout at least 9 times a week. I do spinning, running, weight lifting. I completed the Insanity program and am now doing the P90X/ Insanity hybrid. In addition to that, I go to the gym 3 times a week in addition to the 6 weekly workouts from P90X. I weigh and measure everything I eat. I wear a HRM as to know my exact calorie burn. I drink between 10-12 cups of water.
I'm beginning to feel that busting my butt is not worth it because at the end of the day I do not lose. Now with that said yes I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall. But am I going to stay at 133 pounds for the rest of my life?
Girl you need to log log log!! Keeping a diary of what u eat is important to know what you are eating, it may be your portions. Get sum fresh fruit and veggies in your life. Way too much on the go. You gots ta pack your lunch. And stop working out so hard. One P90X or insanity at a time its all you need. Rebuilding is part of the fat burning process. You might be starving yourself and in turn your not going to lose any fat. Abs start in the kitchen...try sum healthy soups (homemade) or steam some vegetables. More simple salads with oil and vinegar. Salad dressings will eat u up in calories. Watch your sodium and sugar...unless fruits bc they have alot of sugar anyway.
I know I'm in the healthy range, I'm 5'2, my BMI is decent (24%) but I know I can do better than this and its just not happening. I do not consider this a plateau as it has been 8 months. Can someone please tell me what I'm doing wrong?0 -
That's what I eat regardless of exercise.At first I was taking in about 1500 cals, when I saw that I wasn't losing I upped it to about 1600-1800. Which is where I'm at now.
is that the amount you NET, or just eat regardless of your exercise?0 -
I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall.
And you care about a number on a scale why???
I care because 133 is still too much for someone who is 5'2, really 5.1.5. I never expect to get down to my low weight of 116, would never want to but I should weigh between 120-125 pounds even with muscle.
I'm 5'2 and 154 lb....and i wear a size 6. Shift your focus from the scale to your measurements and body fat percentage.
Damn I'm over here kicking myself in the *kitten* cuz I weight 146 at 5'6. And I'm curvy so I feel like I don't mind the weight but I just want my stomach to go in more...that is all. I was having the same problem as this chick...leaving too much of a deficit.
I used to want to be 135...until I found out my lean mass is 117 lb. That would have put me at 13% BF....to be at 18% BF I will have to be 145 lb. The scales means nothing to me now, because it doesn't reflect how I look0 -
That's what I eat regardless of exercise.At first I was taking in about 1500 cals, when I saw that I wasn't losing I upped it to about 1600-1800. Which is where I'm at now.
is that the amount you NET, or just eat regardless of your exercise?
With the amount of exercise you are doing I would seriously reconsider your calories. Maybe have around 1400 and eat your exercise calories back.0 -
I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall.
And you care about a number on a scale why???
I care because 133 is still too much for someone who is 5'2, really 5.1.5. I never expect to get down to my low weight of 116, would never want to but I should weigh between 120-125 pounds even with muscle.
I'm 5'2 and 154 lb....and i wear a size 6. Shift your focus from the scale to your measurements and body fat percentage.
Damn I'm over here kicking myself in the *kitten* cuz I weight 146 at 5'6. And I'm curvy so I feel like I don't mind the weight but I just want my stomach to go in more...that is all. I was having the same problem as this chick...leaving too much of a deficit.
I used to want to be 135...until I found out my lean mass is 117 lb. That would have put me at 13% BF....to be at 18% BF I will have to be 145 lb. The scales means nothing to me now, because it doesn't reflect how I look
Well if I was at 18% body fat I would be over the moon, but I don't see me going from 24% BF to 18% BF and not shedding a pound. Which is the point I'm trying to make, of course what matters is my body fat percentage and how I look and feel. I just find it odd that I weigh the same month after month.0 -
ARe the last few days typical? one day was 600+ calories down. Another was similar or about 400 calories down. to me, that's seems too much of a defici to constantly be running.0
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ARe the last few days typical? one day was 600+ calories down. Another was similar or about 400 calories down. to me, that's seems too much of a defici to constantly be running.
Yes that is typical and by what I can tell so far in this thread that may be my biggest problem.0 -
I have gone down in inches and I have become much more toned overall.
And you care about a number on a scale why???
I care because 133 is still too much for someone who is 5'2, really 5.1.5. I never expect to get down to my low weight of 116, would never want to but I should weigh between 120-125 pounds even with muscle.
I'm 5'2 and 154 lb....and i wear a size 6. Shift your focus from the scale to your measurements and body fat percentage.
Damn I'm over here kicking myself in the *kitten* cuz I weight 146 at 5'6. And I'm curvy so I feel like I don't mind the weight but I just want my stomach to go in more...that is all. I was having the same problem as this chick...leaving too much of a deficit.
I used to want to be 135...until I found out my lean mass is 117 lb. That would have put me at 13% BF....to be at 18% BF I will have to be 145 lb. The scales means nothing to me now, because it doesn't reflect how I look
Well if I was at 18% body fat I would be over the moon, but I don't see me going from 24% BF to 18% BF and not shedding a pound. Which is the point I'm trying to make, of course what matters is my body fat percentage and how I look and feel. I just find it odd that I weigh the same month after month.
I see what you are saying. I'm 24% BF too. I echo what others had said. You are creating too much of a deficit. I set myself to 1/2 per week and I eat my exercise calories so I can get the last of it off.0 -
I can only tell you what has worked for me. I hit a plateau and decided to change things up alot. I upped my calories to maintence and stopped exercising. By the end of the week I lost .5 lbs (after 3 weeks of losing nothing). Then I kept my calories at maintence and added small amounts of exercise. Now I've lost another 1.8 lbs. If I continue like this for a couple weeks...and start to plateau, my plan is to then drop the calories down for a week and see how that works.
I think our bodies need to be challenged and changed to really lose towards the goal mark.
I say give this a try ....you aren't losing now, so what can it hurt? Let me know if you do try it...and how it works for you.0 -
The suggestion I have based on what I can see in your food diary is to limit the fat and carbs as much as possible. Your sodium doesn't seem to be too bad, but just watch that as well. Also, I would recommend training less and make sure you change up your routine every six weeks or so. The body becomes accustomed to any routine. I don't know how much sleep you get every night, but getting plenty of sleep, especially with your working out as much as you do, is essential. I sent you a friend request so maybe we can help one another. We are the same age and I am between 5'2" and 5'3" 0
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@fairygirl, I wish I could stop training but I can't. I love love love to workout. I feel on top of the world when I complete a long run or do an Insanity workout without stopping, it gives me such a high.
Maybe I will cut the additional 3 workouts a week, that way I'm only doing 6 and eat all of my exercise cals back which I never do.
Once I finish P90X maybe I will take a break but for now I just have to complete it. I'm really glad it has worked for you. Thank you0 -
That's what I eat regardless of exercise.At first I was taking in about 1500 cals, when I saw that I wasn't losing I upped it to about 1600-1800. Which is where I'm at now.
is that the amount you NET, or just eat regardless of your exercise?
in that case, eat more! if your goal is 1600, you should be NETTING 1600. for the amount of exercise you do you need a decent amount of fuel for your body.0 -
I would cut your workouts in half, and make sure you're eating most of your calories in protein and good carbs, fruits, veggies, etc.. I didn't check your diary so I'm not sure if you're already doing that or not.
Believe it or not, more working out does not equal more weight loss! 0
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