Not losing weight inspite of doing everything right...why? :(?

Question

Hey Guys,I am really at a loss here and need help.I used to be really thin but in the last 2-3 years I have put on a lot of weight.I am trying to lose about 6 kgs.I am 26 years old and 5'1 tall. From the last 2 months I am working out regularly in the gym burning about 500 calories a day on an average.From last 15-20 days I have really modified my diet too and included lot of fruits n low cal foods.I have even started aerobics along with gym.I have almost stopped eating junk too(except maybe once in a blue moon).Inspite of all this I am not losing weight.All I have to show for all this effort is a measly half kg loss.Also my weight still keeps fluctuating like a yo-yo even after two months.What Am i doing wrong? Its not as if i have some hormones problem bcoz earlier I never had any problem losing weight.Apart from the exercises thou,i work in front of a comp all day.
Please help me,I am really desperate and losing hope fast:(

Answer 1

Hiya..

What I would suggest for you is more of the same but introduce some changes further...
Small adjustments to pattern add up..there may not seem much or any advantage at first.

What you undertake with the fitness regime is a really good start.. many people cant even begin to work out often through low self esteem.

The first thing that may be useful is to check your body weight against a body mass index..you can find these easily on the net...
It is a useful guide as to whether your perception matches what really exists towards your body height weight and build ratio.

Here are some things that may help you.

Weigh once a week..and weigh at best..ie ..after a workout .. this will serve to encourage you ..
Take the stairs not the elevator..
Walk rather than drive when safe and possible.
Allow yourself small treats when you feel the need..denial makes everything seem much worse and there is no need for a really harsh approach.
Use a smaller plate for your meals..you will fill your plate with smaller portions..
Eat complex carbs..for example apples..that release energy in a sustained manner..
Check out the kind of foods you do eat..some may seem okay..but the whole subject is difficult and whilst it may be fine..for example..for a long distance runner to eat pasta..it may not apply to you..
If you eat out anytime..try to choose sensibly .
Drink plenty of water..
At fast food outlets..opt for child portions or maybe also choose healthy options.
Non gym days do something else..such as a brisk walk for forty minutes or so..if this seems too much..just stroll but get out and use your body..
At the gym..focus on cardio vascular work..you can add in some strength training too...however cardio work is favourite..and weight bearing exercise burns calories well ..so the static bike will take more effort and time than the treadmill to burn the same amount of calories.
Depending on your fitness level..you may like to jog now and again....this will help maintain a higher metabolic rate..(naturally the gym work will assist here also..) .which allows you to burn calories at a higher rate even when you rest.

Good luck with everything..

Answer 2

All you need is patience, consistency and determination. There are certain things people keep ignoring when they try to lose weight:
1) You need to change your lifestyle. People go on crash diets and lose some pounds, then they get back to their old eating habits, hence gaining more pounds, and the cycle repeats again. Junk food and soft drinks are evil, period. They are the main culprits for a big stomach.
2) Do cardio consistently at an intensity that totally wear you out. It makes you lose weight faster. Don't underestimate inconsistency, it's the main clause of failure for those flat-ab wannabes.
3) Don't rush weight loss. You can only lose 2.5lbs per week at MOST. Any more and you're losing muscle as well. Don't expect visible results in a week or two. They only start to show after a month or so. Do you really think you gain all those pounds of fats in just a few weeks? 2 to 3 years? Then don't expect to shed them in 2 months. As long as you persevere, you'll be rewarded.

Answer 3

I would lose the fruit and substitute protein (meats, cheese, nuts) and green vegetables. Fruit has lots of sugar which can make you hungry. If you love fruit, I would stick to a handful of berries or some avocado.

Are you losing inches? Your gym work may be packing on muscle which weighs more than fat. You may also be eating too few calories which lowers your metabolism. You might try eating more, more frequently during the day to raise your metabolism.

If you haven't already, I would also cut out all sodas (even diet) and stick to drinking plenty of water during the day.

Answer 4

Sounds like you are doing everything right. Your workouts are making you develop muscle which weighs more than fat. I don't watch the scale except once a month. How are your clothes fitting? I think that is a better indicator of how my dieting is doing. You may have reached a plateau, dont worry, just keep at it and you WILL see the weight come off. In fact, once it starts, it will come off quite nicely. Don't give up.

Answer 5

set your computer alarm to ring hourly stand up for 1 to 5 minutes each time it goes off

Answer 6

jog on the treadmill at 4 mph for 25 minutes or at 7 mph for 9 minutes

Answer 7

Get tips from weight loss community

Answer 8

Don t go back to old eating habits even after you lose weight

Answer 9

lift and lower a soy sauce bottle 170 times with your right hand and a wok 170 times with your left

Answer 10

Don t skip breakfast and choose that s high in protein for energy and full of fiber to keep you satisfied for hours