i have tried everything and nothing works for me - does anyone have a suggestion or should i go to my doctor?

Question

ok now i know most people may say do this and do that but i have tried everything. My Mums a large lady, been like that most her life. and now that im getting older - 21 - its starting to get harder to lose weight. im not big but im not small - im a size 12 Aussie - im pear shape so my thighs and hips and belly are the worse. i go to the gym for a minimum of 3 days a week, i eat healthy, while living at home i had a vegetarian diet, i have a balanced diet and drink a litre of water a day. im a normal human being and occasionally i give in to temptation and eat macdonalds (maybe once every 4 months not even) or chocolate and going to movies i eat popcorn etc: im combining reasonable diet with exercise for the last 5 - 6 weeks and i havent lost any kilos or inches and my clothes are not getting bigger which means my body shape isnt changing. it getting me down as i think whats the point if it isnt working. please help? should i see my doctor? do diet pills help? what else should i try?

Answer 1

everybody losses body fat with the right diet. you might not have made enough changes to yours. the quality of the foods that you consume is just as important as the calories that they provide. aim for 40% protein, 40% carbs and 20% fats. getting in 30 grams of fiber daily doses wonders for fat loss. the higher the fiber intake the lower resting serum insulin levels are. controlling insulin is the key to reducing body fat. when you exercise you need to do so at a high level of intensity and you need to constantly increase the intensity over a period of time. you need to exercise with a purpose and keep a training log to track your progress

Answer 2

Try incorporating the Glycaemic Index into your eating plan is surprisingly easy.

Eating a lot of high GI foods can be detrimental to your health because it pushes your body to extremes. This is especially true if you are overweight and sedentary. Switching to eating mainly low GI carbs that slowly trickle glucose into your blood stream keeps your energy levels balanced and means you will feel fuller for longer between meals.
o Low GI diets help people lose and control weight
o Low GI diets increase the body's sensitivity to insulin
o Low GI carbs improve diabetes control
o Low GI carbs reduce the risk of heart disease
o Low GI carbs reduce blood cholesterol levels
o Low GI carbs can help you manage the symptoms of PCOS
o Low GI carbs reduce hunger and keep you fuller for longer
o Low GI carbs prolong physical endurance
o High GI carbs help re-fuel carbohydrate stores after exercise

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Answer 3

If you burn off more than you eat, you will lose weight. Cut out sodium, no soda, no frozen foods and you'll notice how much better you will feel.

Talking to a doctor can certainly help. Also talk to the people at the gym where you work out. That's what they are there for. There are exercises you can do to work on certain areas to achieve better results.

Just try to remember healthy is a life style not a fad. Healthy for some isn't wearing a size zero. Be honest, fair and realistic with yourself.

Answer 4

First cut or reduce drastically your simple carbs,

Try low carb, low fat, high fibre, high protein, and exercise. The foods are low caloried, and yet filling and healthy.

It is my lifestyle now. I am on low carb, low fat, high fibre, high protein and a hour brisk walk 5 times a week, and I have lost 31lbs/14kg and gained better health. I am now maintaining my 108lbs/49kg for more than a year, with more fruits and complex carbs.

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Answer 5

diet pills help, but only in the moment and create problems in other fields.
maintain a 1200 calorie diet daily,
make sure your diet consists of these needs daily:
1 serving (tablespoon) any oil
2 servings low-fat dairy (varies on product, check label)
2 servings poultry/nut/beans
2 servings whole wheat starch (cereal, oatmeal, sweet potato, pasta, etc.)
2-4 servings fruit (no bananas, cherries, grapes)
unlimited servings vegetables (no potatoes, limited corn/peas)

i recommend eating breakfast, lunch, a snack, dinner, and a dessert.
starting the day with a cup of black coffee (or with shot of skim milk) will help you wake up.

doing 50 situps a night, and 20 pushups will tone your body in unbelievable ways if you stick to it.

the key to a diet is sticking with the plan, if you binge, make sure you detox the next day.
detoxing is being careful and strict with your diet, normally lessenning the calorie intake for the day (i recommend 800-1000 calories for a detox day)
that way, your weight may fluxuate one day from sidetracking from the diet, but you get right back on track.

increase your excercise to at least 4 days of aerobic (increased, constant heart level for at least 20 minutes) excercise for 45 minutes a day, and toning/weight training for 1-2 days. yoga is also wonderful! i recommend power yoga for a good cardio work out.

good luck, i hope you do well!

Answer 6

Walk; as much as you can. Build up to a mile. Do it on days you don't work out.