Working out but not losing weight
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Working out but not losing weight
| Mon, 03-15-2004 - 7:45pm |
Hey everyone!
I joined a gym about 6 weeks ago. I've been faithful to work out 4-5 times a week for between 50-75 minutes doing both cardio and weight training. However, I have yet to lose a pound. My eating habits have stayed about the same (I'm working on that part), but I'm very surprised that I've yet to lose a pound, even after increasing my exercise so greatly.
Has anyone had this experience? I know that I need to get my eating under control, but I'm still frusterated with not having lost weight.
I joined a gym about 6 weeks ago. I've been faithful to work out 4-5 times a week for between 50-75 minutes doing both cardio and weight training. However, I have yet to lose a pound. My eating habits have stayed about the same (I'm working on that part), but I'm very surprised that I've yet to lose a pound, even after increasing my exercise so greatly.
Has anyone had this experience? I know that I need to get my eating under control, but I'm still frusterated with not having lost weight.

~~Linda
I have also found that when I cut my cardio below a certain level (basically, less than 300 minutes a week) and increase my weight training that I stop losing weight, and will eventually begin to gain weight. I only lift weights a couple times a month because of this. My leg muscles are pretty strong from my cardio workouts, so I've been trying to focus on my upper body.
Anyway, I think you'll need to adjust your eating habits, but be sure to measure yourself. You might be losing inches, and before too long you could begin to lose fat. Good luck!
I agree with taking your measurments.
I do body measurements weekly, in Feb even thou i only lost 2 lbs i still lost inches. I think everyone is different so what works for one won't work for someone else.
A Q. are you drinking water? Water has been a great tool for me.
My suggestions is to track what you eat for a few days to see how many calories/fat you eat,what you drink(i used to drink milk&juices they ADD up) and see how you change it,
how much you exercise and take body measurements along with weight. Good Luck!