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Why is the weight not going?
For the past couple of weeks I've been trying to lose a few pounds (to go from 9st to 8st10) so I've been running 3 times a week, swimming once, and do sit-ups etc every day, but then I've always done them. I've not even lost 1lb, and still look the same, especially on my stomach and hips! I really don't know why I'm not losing the weight, it's starting to get annoying now!
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Have you changed what you eat at all? The pros say weight loss is due to a combination of lowered calorie intake and exercise, not one or the other.
Good on you for doing all that exercise though...made me tired just reading it!
Good on you for doing all that exercise though...made me tired just reading it!
Two weeks isn't exactly long. Try for a couple of weeks more and then see where you are. Try and weigh at the same time every week - daily fluctuations in weight can be deceptive in terms of two week weight loss (especially given you don't weigh that much anyway).
If nothing shifts still, I'd maybe look at your diet - seeing where you can cut certain high-calorie foods out.
If nothing shifts still, I'd maybe look at your diet - seeing where you can cut certain high-calorie foods out.
you also need to remember that muscle weighs more than fat - so you may have lost fat but it wouldnt show on the scales, losing weight is about changing your eating AND excercise habits if you want the weight to stay off you need to do it slowly quick fixes work in the short term but the weight will go straight back on
Keep on going, i have the same problem because i do lots of exercise anyway(2x gym, 5x run or swim + one long run at wked + light weights, squats, sit ups at home in evenings) trying to lose weight is difficult, and really anoying as i really should drop about half a stone!!!! - maybe look at what you eat after/ before exercising as it is quite possible that you consme as many/more calories in food as you have just burnt off. Otherwise like i keep ontelling myself in the long term results will happen - i *hope* . good luck x
Try measuring the various parts of your body. Waist, hips, thighs - whatever you want. You can weigh yourself as well, but as has been said, muscle weighs more than fat and your weight alters during the day anyway. The overall measurements of areas give a better idea as to if you have lost anything anyway. Also, you might not see much in the way of changes in yourself - you will change gradually so you won't see that you have lost weight as much as someone who hasn't seen you for a month and then sees you.
Again, as has been said look at what you are eating as well. I often find that if I'm not careful I go swimming/for a run/to the gym, and come back and have something to eat (chocolate etc) and probably undo half of what I have just done! Make sure that you don't go over what your calories etc should be a day, otherwise the exercise you are doing might maintain you at this weight, but not help you lose any.
Again, as has been said look at what you are eating as well. I often find that if I'm not careful I go swimming/for a run/to the gym, and come back and have something to eat (chocolate etc) and probably undo half of what I have just done! Make sure that you don't go over what your calories etc should be a day, otherwise the exercise you are doing might maintain you at this weight, but not help you lose any.
twiga
For the past couple of weeks I've been trying to lose a few pounds (to go from 9st to 8st10) so I've been running 3 times a week, swimming once, and do sit-ups etc every day, but then I've always done them. I've not even lost 1lb, and still look the same, especially on my stomach and hips! I really don't know why I'm not losing the weight, it's starting to get annoying now!
As other posters have said, you need to give it time. I know it's not the same thing, but I've been taking vitamin and mineral supplements for ooh about 5 weeks? and am only now beginning to see the benefits. These things take more than two weeks. Muscle does weigh more than fat and also it's really important that you assess what you eat and drink. If you exercise but eat junk your weight will probably stay constant- the exercise will stop you from putting on but you won't lose either. Perhaps the problem is bloating and water retention too- it's surprising how much I lost when I cut out white flour (replace white bread with wholemeal) as well as cutting down my salt intake (salt causes water retention). Sugar is also a culprit and it's surprising how by cutting out chocolatey and sugary snacks and replacing with crunchy veg or fruit can help you not only lose weight but make you feel ten times better and give you more stamina so you can exercise more (as well as improving the complexion- always a welcome bonus
). Drink plenty of water and cut right back on fizzy drink/ coffee etc. If your diet is good however, maybe increase the exercise (although it seems as though you're doing plenty, to be honest). Furthermore, maybe you need to wait a month before getting stressed- your weight can fluctuate when you're at different points in your cycle, for instance I find that I can lose whole lbs from before my period (when I'm at my heaviest) to after it (my lightest)!! Good luck with it all x
though it is true that muscle weighs more than fat, in two weeks you are not going to put on that much muscle. indeed exercise is needed to lose weight, but so is your calorie intake. i recommend that you write down the number of calories you consume in a day and try to lower your calorie intake after that. also, you could try splitting your meals into smaller portions but eat maybe 5 times a day, that way your metabolism is constantly working. do not eat after 7pm, and do not drink fizzy drinks as they often contain more calories in them than beer. you should drink lots of water too!!!
Don't try and rush things. What you don't want to do is do loads for a couple of weeks and then leave it for a month. Pace yourself and make sure you can keep up what your doing so it becomes a routine. Then build upon that routine refining it as you go along, but always make sure you do it.
In terms of diet. Eat three square meals and don't eat junk food. Treat yourself to one misdameanor per day but no more. But don't go on crash diets, where you're eating rabbit food or atkins style. It takes the pleasure out of life.
The workout itself should be intense. If you're going to work out then say 'IM GOING TO F***IN WORK OUT! not dilly dally. My other advice is to do it alone. You can concentrate better and push yourself harder. I.E: you won't want to start pulling awful gurning faces as you strive to push your body to the limit if you've got a load of people surrounding you in a gym.
As for your stomach and hips...too many people think that doing untold situps gets rid of excess fat and tones their stomach up. NOT TRUE! situps tone and shape your abs but do nothing to get rid of the layer of fat on top of it. At this stage spend that time doing high intensity cardio work. Running is fantastic, but vary styles. Do high knee lifts to simultaneously work on cardio and your abs and run normally for weight loss and cardio. Listen to music as you do it as well. When I run I turn my ipod on and go for it. I can't hear my own breathing. I also daydream as I do it. This allows me to push myself incredibly hard and not really notice it as I'm doing it. Once I take the earphones out I'm hit with a wave of pain and can hardly breathe, but it feels fantastic as you know you've given it your all.
Keeping fit and looking good is overcomplicated so much nowadays, when all it really requires is a good diet - which is easier then people think - and regular exercise. And I stress regular!
At this stage you should be concentrating on cardio. Once you feel your stomach is flattish then go for the situps, otherwise your wasting time. But make sure the work out is intense. The music thing really works.
Hope I've been of some help.
Take care and good luck.
B
In terms of diet. Eat three square meals and don't eat junk food. Treat yourself to one misdameanor per day but no more. But don't go on crash diets, where you're eating rabbit food or atkins style. It takes the pleasure out of life.
The workout itself should be intense. If you're going to work out then say 'IM GOING TO F***IN WORK OUT! not dilly dally. My other advice is to do it alone. You can concentrate better and push yourself harder. I.E: you won't want to start pulling awful gurning faces as you strive to push your body to the limit if you've got a load of people surrounding you in a gym.
As for your stomach and hips...too many people think that doing untold situps gets rid of excess fat and tones their stomach up. NOT TRUE! situps tone and shape your abs but do nothing to get rid of the layer of fat on top of it. At this stage spend that time doing high intensity cardio work. Running is fantastic, but vary styles. Do high knee lifts to simultaneously work on cardio and your abs and run normally for weight loss and cardio. Listen to music as you do it as well. When I run I turn my ipod on and go for it. I can't hear my own breathing. I also daydream as I do it. This allows me to push myself incredibly hard and not really notice it as I'm doing it. Once I take the earphones out I'm hit with a wave of pain and can hardly breathe, but it feels fantastic as you know you've given it your all.
Keeping fit and looking good is overcomplicated so much nowadays, when all it really requires is a good diet - which is easier then people think - and regular exercise. And I stress regular!
At this stage you should be concentrating on cardio. Once you feel your stomach is flattish then go for the situps, otherwise your wasting time. But make sure the work out is intense. The music thing really works.
Hope I've been of some help.
Take care and good luck.
B
Niaya
you also need to remember that muscle weighs more than fat - so you may have lost fat but it wouldnt show on the scales, losing weight is about changing your eating AND excercise habits if you want the weight to stay off you need to do it slowly quick fixes work in the short term but the weight will go straight back on
she wouldn't of put on any noticeable amount of muscle, and muscle does not weigh more than fat.
but for the question being asked, you need to cut some calories.
As everyone's said just keep at it and make sure you're eating right too. Try changing your eating habits so you eat lots of smaller meals in the day rather than huge amounts of calories at once and try to make sure you're eating most of your calories during the day, not in the evening (you don't need lots of calories when you're mostly going to be sitting on your ass and sleeping)- apparently that helps you lose weight by keeping your blood sugar more even which helps prevents cravings etc etc, you probably know this stuff.
As to weighing yourself, I recommend doing what I do: find some troussers or something that you wore at a point when you were the size you want to be (obviously this only works if you have something of that description), and just measure yourself against those. Because I do sport at uni and tend to build muscle I always come home heavier although my size hasn't changed. I use a pair of jeans I wore when I was 16 to check if I've actually changed or not- when they're tight I need to lose weight, when I fit in them I'm happy.
As to weighing yourself, I recommend doing what I do: find some troussers or something that you wore at a point when you were the size you want to be (obviously this only works if you have something of that description), and just measure yourself against those. Because I do sport at uni and tend to build muscle I always come home heavier although my size hasn't changed. I use a pair of jeans I wore when I was 16 to check if I've actually changed or not- when they're tight I need to lose weight, when I fit in them I'm happy.
Yeh look at your diet aswel. Also don't do ab work every day as nothing much will happen to your stomach - abs need a day to rest and re-mend the muscles, so if you work every night you are stopping your muscles developing (so nothing will happen) i suggest work every other night, therefore giving a days rest! Also, i dont know how you are running but i find that when you up the tempo it works much better - it may be very hard and tiring at first, but after a few weeks you will get used to it! - the only way to improve!
Hey guys thanks for the advice! I eat a good diet anyway - lots of fruit and veg, always eat breakfast, don't tend to eat in the evenings, don't really drink... So I'm still not sure where I'm goig wrong!
I do drink a lot of fruit juice though - like 3-4 glasses a day - could that be a problem?
I do drink a lot of fruit juice though - like 3-4 glasses a day - could that be a problem?
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