Last year I got an elliptical machine for Christmas and started working out immediately after. I have done a combination of cardio and weights for a year now and my BMI is still 27. I have lost inches in both my waist and hip area but wouldn't it be logical to have seen more progress in a year's time? Especially considering that I work out HARD every week. I take off one day per week and have maintained this workout consistently for the entire year.
2006-11-24 03:46:48 · 6 answers · asked by Maggie 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
My Diet - All I can really say about my diet is that I never eat more than 1500 calories and I stay away from sugar. I don't keep track of proteins or carbs or anything like that, just calories and sugar.
2006-11-24 03:57:08 · update #1
What you haven't told is is how much you eat. Weight loss is all about inputs and outputs. Your outputs (exercise) sound great. Now - what kind of inputs (food intake) are you getting?
Also, I HATE BMI as a measurement. It doesn't take into account the difference between muscle weight and fat weight. Did you know that when Arnold Schwarzenegger was at his biggest competitive muscle weight, winning Mr. Olympia contests, his BMI was about 32-33? The dude didn't have an ounce of fat on him, either! It's a bulls*** measurement.
I have a BMI of 34. I'm 5'10" tall, and weigh 260. But I have a 420 pound bench press, 19 inch arms and a 54 inch chest. Could I stand to lose some weight? Yeah, I need to lose another 25-30 pounds of fat, but my BMI would still probably put me in the obese category.
2006-11-24 03:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by Stretchy McSlapNuts 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried changing the intensity of your work outs. Our bodies easily adjust to the amount of exertion and hit a plateau. I work out seven days a week, alternating between cardio and weights and every third day I do both. But I constantly have to change the intensity if I want to keep progressing, Also keep an eye on your diet, I keep a food journal to make sure I am not eating too much or eating the wrong things. Taking in a higher amount of protein and less carbs will help with muscle and cut down on fat. I am not saying Atkins Diet but just keep the protein at a higher ratio than the carbs. It is the fastest way to build muscle and cut fat.
2006-11-24 03:53:52 · answer #2 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that if you're overeating, then the calories you're burning may not be enough.
BMI also doesn't take into consideration muscle mass. Many competitive weight lifters would have high BMIs although their body fat ratio is extremely low.
If you want a better BMI, maybe losing a bit of weight would help?
2006-11-24 03:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have lost inches, but not weight, that is a good sign. All it means is that you have lost body fat but gained muscle. If you lose a pound of body fat and gain a pound of muscle, you will still weigh the same, but as muscle takes up less space than fat, you will be slimmer.
Have your body fat percentage checked professionally at the gym, or buy yourself some body fat callipers (Accu-Measure) and check it at home. HTH : )
2006-11-24 05:07:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your doing great! Steady as she goes is the best way . Sometimes the slower you take it off the longer it stays off. Keep up the good work. Good Luck
2006-11-24 03:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by goodtimesgladly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does Your diet consist of? Might have something to do with it.
2006-11-24 03:50:06 · answer #6 · answered by BB 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋