for two months i burned 500 calories everyday, but there is no change in my weight,what could be the reason?

Question

even i didnot over eat,had very balanced meals.i really really want to loose atleast 20 pounds.

Answer 1

Did you burn the calories through exercise? If you did, then it is possible that you were converting fat to muscle. Muscle is leaner and less bulky, but it weighs more than fat, so you could have gotten a bit leaner while maintaining your weight at the same level.

Answer 2

You say you didn't over-eat -- are you sure?
Did you keep track of your calorie intake?
You burned more than 500 calories a day, guaranteed. You can burn 500 calories sitting at your desk using the computer all day long. What you need to do is reduce your calorie intake to LESS THAN YOU NEED (less than 2000 or so), and then add exercise to make the weight come off faster.

Answer 3

Something's wrong with your calculations. Maybe something below will help you figure it out....

Losing weight really is as simple as basic addition and subtraction. If the calories you eat add up to more than what you burn in a given time period, you will gain weight. Conversely, if you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. Depending on your size and activity level, the number of calories will vary quite a bit. The secret is finding your “break even” calorie intake level. For most people, the “ball park” figure will be around 1800 to 2000 calories per day. If you are larger than average, this number will be higher, lower if you are smaller than average. Metabolic rate can have an effect on these numbers as well. Exercise plays an important role also, as this can increase the number of calories you burn by quite a bit as well as increasing your metabolic rate.

If you want a generally healthy diet that’s easy to follow and avoids hunger, the one I recommend will do the job very well. You can fill up and still lose weight. Eat lots of fresh vegetables as they contain very few calories yet are full of good nutrition. The less you cook them, the more nutrition they retain. Stick with whole grains, as they tend to be better for you and don’t turn to sugar as readily as processed grains do. For example, whole grain bread is much better for you than plain white bread. Eat a variety of fruit on a daily basis. Avoid empty carbs, fats, and sugars…. Examples: junk food and soda. If you feel you need protein to build muscle, add some chicken or fish to your diet. Avoid beef and dairy products, the cons outweigh the pros.

If you can’t get your mind into the ‘eat to live; don’t live to eat’ mode, you should probably read this short article on the psychology behind overeating:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/weightloss.html

Healthy links:
Calorie calculator:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calories.htm
BMI calculator:
http://chetday.com/bodymassindex.htm
Protein, fats, and carbs info:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/changingshape5.htm
General health info:
http://www.drmcdougall.com
http://www.chetday.com
http://www.phifoundation.org
Sugar info:
http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2006nl/sept/sugar.htm

Answer 4

It's called plateauing It could be your sodium intake or something like juice, for me I stopped loosing weight because I needed longer workouts not the 30minutes five times a week but 60 minutes three times and I began to loose weight much faster.

Answer 5

If you are seriously exercising, it is possible that you have reduced your fat percentage and gained muscle. I remember weight lifting for one month, losing a measly 9 pounds, but going down almost 5 dress sizes. Could this be the case with you?

Answer 6

You may be building lean muscle mass which will cause the scale not to budge but will make you smaller. Go by your measurements and not the scale. Also, review your daily caloric intake as well to make sure you are not consuming too many calories.

Answer 7

When your calorie intake exceeds your calorie outtake you will not lose weight, period. You might not be overeating, but you might be eating foods very high in fat and calories. It's not only how much you eat, but what you eat that is important. Start eating more balanced, but less caloric meals.

Answer 8

you have to balance your intake with your burn. make a food diary and track your caloric intake. then see exactly what and when you are eating. you may be eating more and not realizing it. and if you know what you are taking in you can see what you need to burn. try menshealth.com and see how many calories you need to maintain and then subtract that. good luck its a long row to hoe but well worth it.

Answer 9

I yo-yo dieted for 25 years. I finally had great luck with Atkins. It takes away my sweet cravings. Now I just use it here and there for a week for weight control.

Answer 10

Did you lose the calories by working out? If so, then you might have been building muscle and that weighs more than fat.