Hi. I've been cutting my calorie intake to 1500 per day (average intake is 2000) and I've been alternating every other day with cardio and weight training. I haven't lost one pound and I've been doing this for two months. I know muscle weighs more than fat, but I still have a lot of it around my midsection. Why isn't this working?
2006-11-22 13:51:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anna 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Cut more calories.
And if you're not - eat breakfast. It actually makes a difference.
Try sit ups too.
2006-11-22 13:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by Chula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muscle doesn't weigh more than fat, it is more dense. 12 ounces of fat weighs the same as 12 ounces of muscle...there's just a lot more fat on the plate than there is muscle, get it?? This is what leads to a firm and toned body.
Try a different approach. You need protien to build muscle. Peanut butter, beans, eggs, milk...if you eat the WRONG foods, you won't get the results you so desire.
2006-11-22 21:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by vamedic4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-23 08:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Instart of cutting, replace it with organic fruits and vegetables. They fill you up just the same, but they're mainly water, and you'll obviously get hungry again sooner, but then just eat more fruits. And instead of weight training, i recommend just fitness, like jogs and walks. And when you're watching TV, instead of popping a pack of chips, do some situps or leg raises.
2006-11-22 21:55:45 · answer #4 · answered by Voltage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midsection has to do with specific exercises. Check out those things you need to do separately just for that problem area.
2006-11-22 21:55:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're doing the right things. Don't forget to drink lots of water too. If you've had this extra weight for a while, then it'll be harder to shift. Give it time and don't give up, it'll happen!!!
2006-11-22 21:59:25 · answer #6 · answered by Deborah C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you lessen your calorie intake doesn't mean you'll lose weight. You need to burn more calories than you take in. If you take in 10500 calories a week, you need to burn significantly more than that.
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2006-11-22 22:25:30 · answer #8 · answered by wabbitt_33 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience everyone is different do not go below 1500
2006-11-22 21:54:44 · answer #9 · answered by Todd C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋