I've gained 10 pounds in the last year and I dont know why. I excercise at least an hour a day, and I dont even eat as much anymore, and I have a well balanced diet, can you figure it out?
2007-08-04 05:37:13 · 23 answers · asked by luckyhockeystar 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Oh yeah and I am an elite athlete so I do excercise and eat a well balanced diet, and I'm pretty sure the weight is not muscle
2007-08-04 07:00:05 · update #1
Often a well balanced diet still isn't enough to keep your wieght at a desired level.
i used to wiegh close to 300lbs. meeting with a nutritionist and a trainer we came up with a good program. i am 245 now and was as low as 225lbs a loss within about 2 years. any trainer will tell you that about 2lbs a week is good for loosing wieght.
our metabolism slows with age and we have to adjust for this change and our bodies are amazing at adaptation.
from my experience here are a few options.
1. change your work outs - your body is very adaptive and WILL get used to your workouts. your body can and will plateau so change your workouts every 3 months. if possible meet with a trainer to set up a program.
2. focus on your cardio sessions - from what i've read, to loose weight use a varied level of intensities. for example, if you use a stepper - use a high setting for a minute and a medium to low setting for about 2. but making sure your heart rate is high, but within an acceptable level.
3. eat small meals 6 times a day. always eat a good breakfast (ie. eggs, wheat toast and some fruit). since it can be time consuming to prepare meals, supplement one or two with a nutrition shake or health bar. - this will help keep your metabolism up. keep in mind, on average, your stomach (and heart) happen to be the size of your fist. so your meals shouldn't exceed that size.
4. always keep your body hydrated. drink plenty of water throughout the day and more during exercise. websites have several ways to figure out what's a decent amount to drink. i usually drink abour 4 bottle waters (not including during a meal) during the day and two during workouts.
5. try adding some little calorie burning activities during the day. the usual parking far in a parking lot to walk to a building, not using a remote to change a channel. start using a pedometer to always increase how much you walk in a day.
i'm sure you have yearly checkups, so bring it up with your doctor. 10lbs in a year sounds "ok". but if its a cause for concern for you bring it up and try meeting with a nutritionist/dietitian and even a trainer. keep in mind a wieght scale isn't the greatest measuring tool for health. a body builder's or athlete's weight can be 240-250lbs (or more!) but his body fat percentage can be 10% or lower. thus the washboard abs and bulging biceps. meeting with a nutritionist and/or a trainer can really help figure out what changes you might need to make.
who knows, those 10lbs could be part muscle that you've built over the year?
good luck :)
2007-08-04 06:18:33 · answer #1 · answered by vash_the_stampede78 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not about you anymore! You won't "gain" excessive weight if you eat properly, which is sounds like you are not since you are gorging on Krispy Kreme donuts. Be very careful, you have another life inside of you that cannot make any decisions. Eat properly. Instead of eating full meals, do what I did eat small things throughout the day. Whether it be granola bars, fruit, smoothies, crackers whatever. And be sure to take your prenatal vitamins. Stay away from the donuts and bad stuff! Only eat them as a treat once in awhile. For morning sickness eat crackers when you get up out of bed and drink ginger tea, it helps the tummy. As far as feeling depressed get over it. You will gain the weight you need and carry this baby for 9 months. After you have the baby give yourself 9 months to get back into shape. I ate properly and only gained the 30 lbs. and 2 weeks after I got home from the hospital it was gone! If you don't eat crap you shouldn't gain extra weight! Good luck, and remember to take care of the life inside of you!
2016-05-17 23:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by arie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat 5 6 small meals a day instead of 3
2016-04-26 00:56:53 · answer #3 · answered by Malik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dust your office weekly
2017-04-01 05:27:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better to prepare slow to eat foods like hot soups whole fruites etec
2016-05-26 12:52:33 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should definitely get to a Dr and get some bloodwork done, you COULD have thyroid issues or something else,
2007-08-04 05:45:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a cardio routine that engages multiple muscles simultaneously
2016-05-16 10:55:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your lifestyle or career includes a lot of socializing out at dinners or drinks start scheduling workout dates with friends co workers or even clients
2015-12-22 07:50:36 · answer #8 · answered by Joni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it is those hidden calories that are adding up...you know like sodas, and energy drinks, or pre packaged foods, or take out stuff.
2007-08-04 05:48:34 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Instantkarma♥♫ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could just be eating unhealthy. Try going on a diet.
2007-08-04 05:45:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋