Is there something I can do? Advice please?

[Anonymous]

So I have recently lost 20-25 pounds, but still not at my goal weight or where i should be with my weight. But I am kind of stuck at a stand still with my weight as i feel its harder to loose it now. Is there something i can do? Do i amp up my workout routine? I stick to a low carb diet and eat healthy. But i dont get why i am not loosing weight as fast? Help?

[elric]

How long have you been working out? And what type? Muscle is heavier then fat so the scale may be registering this. Are you still increasing weights at the gym or have you plateau d?

[Asker]

I have been working out since the beginning of April, and switch off between cardio and weights and workout 5-6 times a week. No i am not increasing weights :/

[elric]

Alright based on that Ill assume you have a gym membership. Firstly, awesome that you are doing it 5-6. times a week. But it is not regular to not increase weights for so long. I would suggest picking a specific day and time for when you exercise. Also, how long do your workouts last? Do at least 3 days of weights a week every week. A good starting place is to do squats bench press, bent over rows, and deadlifts. These alone should do the trick. can't stress enough though to look up the correct form for these exercises. Should be done 5 sets of 5 reps each with say a minute rest between sets. Once you get stronger you can experiment more. Cardio os great if in sprinting and such. Going as far as fast as possible. Marathons with just grind down your joints. Besides that and eating right you'll be good. A good book for starting out in the weight room is starting strength. It'll explain the exercise and show how to do good form.

[elric]

A steady schedule will allow your muscles to build up. Also remember to have at least one rest day a week. I would advise one every other day until your body gets used to it.

[Asker]

My workouts are usually 35-40 minutes. Thank you this was very helpful :)

[elric]

More than happy to. I have been researching working out and such things for close to a decade now and love to provide help. If you have any other questions please ask. And tell me how it goes.

[BertMacklinFBI]

the more you lose the harder it gets. you just have to keep going at it. and stop trying to lose it fast, accept the fact that it will take time and be patient about it.

[Anonymous]

Lipo and a tumy tuck