I need to lose 20 lbs. to be in the healthy weight range. I do the following, but still can't seem to lose weight:
7-8 hours of exercise every week, consisting of running (1.5 hour), step class (1.5 hours), weights (1.5 hours), hiking (1-2 hours), and pilates (2 hour). I also use my bike to get around town most of the time.
My resting heart rate is 56.
I eat just 1800 calories per day. If I drop below that, I am constantly starving and not functional. (I do portion control and meal planning)
My diet consists mostly of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. When I eat meat, it is either grilled fish, chicken, or turkey. I don't eat red meat nor anything deep fried.
I don't eat any junk food or fast food.
I drink only plain water, except for one 8 oz. glass of orange juice in the morning (included in the 1800 calories).
What am I missing? I need to lose the extra weight, but I seem to be doing everything I can think of and it's not enough.
2007-05-17
12:30:12
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