Should I change my exercise routine or diet?

[lostgirl_searching]

Okay so before I use to weigh 250
And everything was going well, 2 months ago I weighed 217 and then I was still at 217 for awhile and instead of losing I started to gain and now I'm at 225.
I'm not giving up but was wondering do I need to change my diet plan or exercise routine.
By the way I can't run. I already tried and I couldn't do it due to my breasts being to big, it really hurts and sometimes it will pop out. I am not joking.. so yeah I can't run or do anything that I have to jump.

[Hans222]

Make sure you avoid candy and cut back severely on bread, potatoes or pasta... all sources of carbon hydrates.
But indeed you'll need to be moving as well. One thing not to do is exaggerate: as long as you're a little overweight the stresses on your body are higher and you don't want injuries. I'd suggest some bicycle riding or hiking to start with.
Certainly never starve yourself, that's counter productive as well :-(

[lostgirl_searching]

I avoid all of that plus the exercises I have done helped me that's how I lost the 30 pounds so far, I do a lot of hiking because near my house is the nature walk that has a hiking trail. I also bike ride. I do the right exercises and I have injured myself but it wasn't from exercising, I was walking my dog and I tripped over a hole in a ground and hurt my ankle really bad but I just did yoga until I was healed. I would never starve myself.

[lostgirl_searching]

Thank you.

[Hans222]

That sounds like a good action plan... and sorry to hear about the injury.
I had a similar injury a few years back. Took a side trail and hadn't seen that where I took the bent the ground tilted. I partially twisted my ankle and had to have a few weeks of physio to get back up and running.

[lostgirl_searching]

Thank you and sometimes I have to be really careful now, I just look down now haha plus I'm super clumsy because my friends didn't trip on it, just me. I was worried something bad happened where I had to get physical therapy but the doctor said a few days rest and I will be ok.

[Hans222]

Sure it will... in 2 months time you'll run the NY marathon :D

[blackchocolatelove]

I gained a lot of weight at my new job because I did so much snacking all day at my desk. I hit 150lbs for the first time in my life. I consciously stopped snacking just to keep me busy and quickly started losing weight again. Just stop the snacks focus on meals and you should be good. Just say no to snacks like I did.

[lostgirl_searching]

The snacks definitely hurt me, because when I injured myself, I stayed at home and of course I ate food that wasn't healthy but I thought it will be okay but I guess since I didn't really exercise I gained.

[blackchocolatelove]

Exactly. Snacking catches up. Now I often can skip lunch because I realize that I often ate just to have something to do not because I was actually hungry. Good luck, I'm rooting for you to achieve your personal goal!

[lostgirl_searching]

Right, and thank you so much!

[Wonderer89]

Nice work on your progress lovely!
Diet is the most important part of losing weight. You just can't out exercise a bad diet. Do you weigh or portion out your food and make sure to stick below a certain number of calories?

[lostgirl_searching]

Thank you so much!
I honestly don't I just eat 3 times a day and my dinner will be at 5:30 because I'm still moving around and I stopped eating white bread, junk food, stopped eating at fast food places and I also stopped drinking sugary drinks, soda, and alcohol.

[Wonderer89]

Maybe it's something to try - it doesn't have to be calorie counting but finding out how much a serving of each of your foods is from either the package or an online guide can make a huge difference. Like a serve of meat or fish should never be bigger than a deck of playing cards or a bar of soap but often is when packaged or eating out.
I count calories on food I don't eat often - I use MyFitnessPal on my phone so I can aim for a certain amount of protein, carbs and fats each day and have lost 60pounds this way before I even started exercising

[lostgirl_searching]

Thank you so much!! I will definitely try it and download MyFitnessPal. The more I think of it it's possible that I'm still eating to much calories and carbs.

[Wonderer89]

Good luck gorgeous!

[Wonderer89]

Thanks for MHO, be sure to keep us updated on your progress!

[Anonymous]

Have you tried lifting also doing HIIT? Maybe try yoga or a spin class or kick boxing or dancing.

[lostgirl_searching]

I just started lifting weights. I'm already doing yoga and dancing
But I will definitely try kick boxing, spin class, HIIT. Thank you.

[capturemyheartnow]

You need to do a lot of exercise and have a proper diet plan because you are more then 50% overweight. Join a Gym and do training under the guidance of a proper expert.

[lostgirl_searching]

Thank you and yes I know I'm overweight that's why I'm losing weight. I lost 30 pounds on my own plus my dad turned the basement into a gym because he's a bodybuilder and he added a elliptical for me and a area I can do yoga and Zumba. So I don't join a gym. But I will maybe change my diet. I stopped eating white bread, junk food, fast food places, stopped drinking soda, and alcohol. I will ask for a proper diet plan.

[capturemyheartnow]

Good. Persistence and dedication along with hard work is the key.

[Jj2016]

Change all the time don't fall into the training for 6 years doing the same thing. Change push harder and keep changeing

[lostgirl_searching]

Thank you.

[miamigirl1970]

@Jj2016;@lostgirl_searching. I am not convinced change is the right approach. As a woman who has lost 50 lbs since March of this year, I can tell you, that consistency is what has worked for me. I took out carbohydrates from my diet almost all together, no soda, etc I drink water more than I used to. I consume 1200 calories per day or less, and I exercise. I walk a minimum of 5 miles per week. I try to run one night per week, but I have a knee that is shot from sports! My key at my age, has been to BE consistent. At my age it is very hard to keep the weight off, but I have, and continue to loose. So find what works for you, and stick with it! You should push yourself harder yes, but once you find what works, keep it going and don't stop! 260 days for me on December first and my goal was 60 lbs. I will probably hit 55 total and I feel great, and look like I did back in high school. Best of Luck, you can do it!!!

[miamigirl1970]

OOPS, I mean to say I walk 5 miles per day! Minimum!!!