what do you do when your trying to lose weight and its just not coming off anymore?

Question

i think my body weight lose potential has come to a screeching halt

Answer 1

Losing weight is a simple equation: if you burn more calories than you eat, the weight will come off. Start off by estimating how many calories you burn each day using the calorie calculator http://straighthealth.com/pages/tools/ca... This will give you an idea of how many calories to eat. Healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. To lose 1 pound per week you need to create a calorie deficit (burn more than you eat) of 500 calories per day. To lose 2 pounds a week, you have to double the deficit to 1000 calories per day. You can achieve this by eating less, exercising more or a combination of both.

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Answer 2

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It clearly works and if I'd followed it exactly I think it would scare the living daylights out of me because of the amount that I'd lose. So thanks again for the information. I've never purchased anything like this before because they are usually full of trash, but 3WD has been a pleasant surprise.

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Answer 3

Well, depends on how long you've been trying for.
Maybe you should either watch what you eat a little better, or exercise a little more. Sometimes it seems that your body gets used to the same routine and it stops working. Don't give up, though. You did a good thing by even trying to lose weight and be healthier.

Answer 4

You probably need to change things up in your diet/exercise plan. If you've been doing the same thing for long enough, you've hit a plateau. What you need to do is either change up the exercise routine that you are currently on. Either find a new activity that you enjoy doing or go for longer periods of time. Your body has gotten use to what you are currently doing and you need to shake things up. Diet wise, (and I know this is going to sound weird), but increase your calorie intake slightly. Add 500 more calories to your intake. This extra again will shake things up and make your body start burning calories at a good rate again. Good luck!!

Answer 5

This is the point in weight loss where many people lose focus. You have "plateaued". All your efforts can seem wasted because you are no longer experiencing the level of success you did before.
Do NOT give up. Your body is attempting to "adapt" to the changes you are making. It is "getting used to" whatever it is you are currently doing to lose the weight. Your body is very clever that way.
Often, changing your exercise routine from say aerobics to strength training can help. Something that will disrupt the pattern your body has become aware of. Changing the time that you work out and the duration can help also.
Basically, now is the time to "out-witt, out-smart, and out-play" your body's natural defense against the stress you are applying to it.
Good luck....

Answer 6

unfortunately today, this has become a very tricky question. i wish you had given more details about your body weight, height, etc. because now i have to be afraid you are anorexic - having dealt with so many.

but, assuming that you are not and that your body weight is above the normal range for your height, you need to examine where your extra calories are coming from and cut into that portion. make sure you are eating several times a day to keep your metabolism at an even flow. limit large meals in favor of smaller ones and more snacking. talk some walks - 45 min. at an even pace, not fast, not slow but steady. and drink lots of water. if you are a soda feign like myself and can't go to diet soda because of sensitivity to the sweeteners the taste, etc., try mixing your regular soda with half of it's diet counterpart. this always causes me to drop pounds immediately.

Answer 7

find calorie/fitness calculator on the net, enter your stats and it will tell you how many calories a day you need to maintain your weight. take 300-400calories off that number and that's how much you need to lose weight.
eat 5-6 small meals a day instead of 3 big ones.
5-8 servings of fruit and vegetables a day.
8 glasses of water a day.
4-6 times a week cardio work out for 30-50min plus light weight training.
no junk food, no sodas, no white flour (white bread, pasta, cookies, cakes etc)

Answer 8

I have heard about "plateaus" where weight doesn't come off for a while. I am there now. I was actively trying to lose weight and gave up foods I love to eat to that end and my weight increased. I got angry and stopped dieting, but now am ready to try again.

Answer 9

Don't give up.Plateaus can last a month or more.Drinking plenty of water can be a big help.At least 64 ounces a day.Don't gulp.The weight that stays off for good is lost very slowly.Good Luck

Answer 10

Sometimes you body stops losing weight to regroup. It will start again after your body has adjusted. It may take several months. Or cut back just alittle more to help it along. And walk. Building muscle increases your metablism which burns more calories.