Over the summer I lost 30lbs now I weight somewhere between 151 to 150lbs I'm 5'7 3/4 and I'm 20. I started going to the gym 3 weeks ago like 4-5 times a week I do from 20-40 minutes of cardio and about 200 situps and some strength for my arms and legs. i eat healthy and about 1200-1600 calories a day. I 've noticed that on teh scale I have not lost a single pound in the last 3 weeks can anyoen tell me why?
2007-09-12 17:18:50 · 5 answers · asked by coolchick 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
After losing that amount of weight your body hits what they call a plateau. It's like your body taking a break after the shock of losing so much. This is where most people get very discouraged. It's important to step it up a notch. Keep your calorie intake at around 1200, but do not eat less than 1000.
Also try some new exercises at the gym. Your body may have grown efficient at the ones you've been doing.
I doubt you have a thyroid problem because you would have never have been able to lose 30 lbs if you did.
Keep in mind too, that muscle weighs more than fat. If you have gained muscle but decreased your body fat, you would not be any lighter, so try to measure your efforts by how your clothes are fitting.
2007-09-12 17:32:08 · answer #1 · answered by Miami Lilly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 12:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by rhone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm thinking you may not be keeping an eye on your calorie intake so much as guessing. Write down everything you eat for 3 or 4 days with calorie content. Stick to 1200 for week and see if that doesn't get you moving again. I think you'll find your answer. It's easy to miss a few more calories when you're working out. Good job on the healthy life style!
2007-09-12 17:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by YOU GOTTA MOVE TO IMPROVE! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you had your thyroid tested lately? Ask your doctor to check your TSH. If your Thyroid is not functioning correctly, then you can exercise all you want and you will never loose the weight.
2007-09-12 17:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
once u lose lots of weight it gets hard to lose more weight afterwards. you hve to make your workouts harder and u will get more results
2007-09-12 17:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by mmmmm 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋