How come I can't lose weight even though I diet and excercise?

Question

In the summer I was 115 lbs, 5'3"... I went on the pill for about 4 months, started to eat alittle more and excersiced less, so I wasn't surprised when I gained 15 lbs. Igot off the pill and started to excersice just like I used to and eat smaller portions. I also ate more veggies and fruits and limited my bad carbs and sugar. Its been over a month and I haven't lost any weight! I excersice 5 days a week for about an hour and a half, weight training included! What could be going on? I had my thyroid checked so its not my metabolism. What's going on with me? Before, if I gained 5 lbs, I was able to lose it within 2 weeks, but now it seems impossible! Help :(

Answer 1

You may be gaining muscle not losing fat. Could be that if you are over 25 or over 30 you metabolism has slowed down a bit. Are you doing mostly cardio or mostly weights. Maybe you have plateaued. There are a million and one explanations. Keep a food diary for a week and write down everything you put in your mouth. Breath mints and chewing gum included. Salad dressings, alcohol, cream and sugar in your coffee, Flavored water, sports drinks. Calories can creep in where we least expect it. Once you see what you are eating and how you are exercising, you will know how to do it.

If you have the resources consult a nutritionist and a physical trainer and together they can help you reach your goals. However, 115 at 5'3" is a bit thin if you ask me.

Answer 2

Muscle weighs more than fat. Is it possible you gained muscle? Body fat percentage is a better way of knowing whether or not you are losing fat and gaining muscle. Someone who weighs less than another can actually be fatter.

Answer 3

Takes more time to lose than to gain.
Have patience.

Answer 4

your matabolisms slow