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Thanks. I think I will try this.

My clothes feel loser, so I thought i ad possibly lost fat, despite the scale not showing any changes...

Anyone?

Anyone??

Okay I still dont understand why alternating between the two wont achieve the same result if I am doing the exact same exercise/weight routine for the same amount of time?

[/quote] It would be the same reason why people don't recommend doing cardio before strenght training if you want to gain muscle or strength. You are still tiring yourself out before lifting. Why not just lift, then do cardio? [/quote] Because I tire myself out just lifting. the cardio "breaks up" the lifting session and…

Why is that the case? Can you explain why? I am doing the same routine I would be doing if I did the exercises on different days.

My next suggestion is HIIT... I do insanity and Jillian Michaels Shred at least twice a week. I also spin... it helps! [/quote] yep, also do that. As well as endurance running (45-60 min).

I've introduced weight lifting into my routine as well. I lift "heavy" for me - I do 3 sets of 10 reps, sometimes I can only manage 7 reps. I do legs and arms using free weights (no machines, except for the leg press machine). I am definitely more toned, but I thought I would notice more of a difference in the way my…

Thanks!

I am eating less than I burn, which is why I thought I would see results more quickly. But then again, if I only have a few kgs to lose (and I am short), maybe it's unrealistic to expect my weight loss to be faster than what it is?

I am looking at trying this diet too but I CANNOT cut out my morning coffee! I too was wondering whether coffee with a small amount of skimmed milk and an equal would be ok?

Thanks. [/quote] Your TDEE is more like 2300 calories, go to this site, your numbers are way off, and to gain muscle you need to eat alot more. http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ [/quote] Oh you're right, my tdee is 1631, and according to that calculator to lose weight I need to eat 1304. So I will do that.

Great, thank you for all the tips!

I am pretty short (1.63m) and weigh 57 kgs.