I have been working out on a daily basis running/ walking for 35 mins then 20 min with a resistance of 9 on the eliptical. I also lift weights mostly for my upper body and do ab work. I watch what i eat -fewer calories than i previously consumed. I lost almost 20 lbs.my question is: I have been in this 165-170 for about 3 weeks now i seemed to have hit a plateau or something??!! how do i lose the weight as quickly as i did before esp around the abdominal area? am i working out too much? is my work out backfiring on me?
2007-03-28 04:25:20 · 8 answers · asked by Megan M 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It does not sound like you are working out too much. You should not be checking a scale to determine your progress, however. Your gym should have an electronic BMI measurer which can tell you what percentage of your body is fat and that is the measurement for improving with excercise. If you have a lot of weight to lose, you will always start faster and then slow down. That is a healthy way to lose weight. Even if you are only losing a small amount each month, keep at it because you are more likely to KEEP it off if you lose it slowly. You might want to mix up your workout, however, if you do feel you are hitting a plateau. Make your cardio more intense or longer, for example. You should also be steadily increasing the amount of weight you lift.
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2007-03-28 05:13:35 · answer #2 · answered by carla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to change up your routine. By now, your body is used to the exercises you do. Change it up! Try swimming laps, playing basketball, boxing, etc. Make sure you're getting the nutrients you need, too. It is normal to hit a plateau like this. Break up your running. Run hard for 10 minutes, then stop and do some sit-ups, then run again, then push ups, then run.... you get the idea. Good luck!
2007-03-28 04:37:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's true that as you lose body fat you are probably gaining mass (muscle). Are you on a restricted diet? Make sure you are also eating right and good luck to you!
2007-03-28 04:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Marcelo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably losing inches, but are also building muscle mass, which weighs more than fat. Keep weighing yourself ~ That number will start dropping again, but also keep in mind how your clothes fit. If they're getting looser or fitting better, you're still doing great!!!!
Hang in there!
2007-03-28 04:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by ♥uuɐuuǝɾ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't rely on the scale. Start watching your measurements and the fit of your clothing.
2007-03-28 04:34:58 · answer #6 · answered by Cydara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exercise increases muscle mass, and muscle mass is heavier than fat.
2007-03-28 04:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by workaholic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure ,but good luck.
2007-03-28 04:29:08 · answer #8 · answered by katana b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋