I have been eating very good and Im feeling skinnier and my clothes are baggier but im gaining weight not losing.. WHat am I doing wrong?
Seriously!! I eat yogurt for breakfast, string cheese for a snack a sensible lunch (usually a Smart ones frozen meal) sensible snack in the afternoon (usualy pretzels or nuts) and a sensible dinner.. ive gained 2 lbs instead of losing but I feel smaller. I dont get it. I only exercise a bit.. Like walking /normal stuff, no excessive time in the gym.. im normally small framed and around 123 lbs .. ive been running 127/128 lately and im5'5..
what should I be doing?
2007-08-28 04:54:13 · 11 answers · asked by H F 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Muscle weighs more than fat. You've replaced some of the fat in your body with muscle, so you gained weight. But it's good weight, because you're BMI has changed to a healthier zone. You're doing everything right. Don't worry about the weight. It's better to be fit and fat, than to be a skinny couch potato. Keep it up!
TX Mom
not an expert
2007-08-28 05:00:26 · answer #1 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alright, well the first explaination would be that since you are eating healthier and doing some cardio you could be gaining the weight in muscle which is fine... No worries there!
You don't need to be weight training or working out hardcore every day to begin building muscle... The important part is that you are eating better and staying active...
What I may suggest is to mix up your snacks a little... Try having a piece of fruit instead of pretzels (even though they are pretty good for you) and make sure the string cheese is low-fat...
And above all... 5'5" and 127 lbs is perfectly healthy... Don't worry about the # on the scale... Just the way you feel at this point... Thats the part that counts...
2007-08-28 05:01:54 · answer #2 · answered by Angel_Mom of 2 Pretty Girls 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok if you are loosing inches thats all that matters weight doesnt mean a thing, well shouldnt, muscle weighs more than fat and if you workin out and geting skinnier then weght doesnt mater, your building muscle and geting rid of the fat which is ideal, and you weight doesnt reall sound all that bad, and just eating right doesnt wourk eventualy you dbody will compisate for it and start gaing weight again, exersise is the only way by building muscle you bust you metabolisum actually allowing you to eam even more withoug gaining any weight.
2007-08-28 05:54:37 · answer #3 · answered by Shredder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok skip the pretzels and nuts. Salt is very bad for your diet. Cheese isn't the greatest thing either. But..you may just be losing inches. At 127 lbs...I wouldn't worry about it too much!! You probably look great!
2007-08-28 04:59:01 · answer #4 · answered by Ray Ray 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend you are doing every thing just right. The gain is due to the build up of muscle. You are running and exercising so you are gaining muscle.Keep it up and you will be delighted with the results. You know you should add some resistance exercise to your routine. I tell you, You will love the results...
2007-08-28 05:02:21 · answer #5 · answered by Bigeyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is all the excercise.Its wonderful to excerise but,when you are trying to lose weight it starts turning to muscle.Muscle weighs more than fat.
Make sure you are doing excercise early of morning before you eat.Makes you burn more calories.
when i try to lose i eat 1200 calories a day of anything but stop when i reach 1200....and do treadmill.
I also write down every drink(they had tons of calories)and piece of food entering your mouth.YOu will be suprised.
2007-08-28 05:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by hugsandhissyfits 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are doin an excellent job on your diet..keep up but the reason you are actually gainin weight instead of losing is because u r gainin muscle which weighs more than fat and looks more leaner..so u will actually look more leaner and skinnier and feel your cothes getting loser but at the same time gain weight...because remember MUSCLE WEIGHS MORE THAN FAT..
2007-08-28 05:08:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude chill out...you should be eatin more like eggs and chiken,instead of just grains and ****,thats all good for u but u need more nutrients and proteins.secondly how long have u been workin out and on this diet,and how often do u way urself.
try doin what ur doin and dont weight urself for 2 weeks.drink some water to.smoke somthin and calm down:)
2007-08-28 05:00:35 · answer #8 · answered by alex b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your weight gain may very well be muscle or your body is now adjusting to your new lifestyle .
2007-08-28 05:02:39 · answer #9 · answered by captantiffytan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good for u!!1
it seems like ur on the right track.
but gettin in shape and excersiing doesnt guarntee that you will lose weight. but you wilkll defintely tone and lose inches. try going to sparkpeople.com
2007-08-28 04:57:59 · answer #10 · answered by Maria f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋