I’ve been dieting and exercising but I haven’t dropped any weight, any advice?

[Anonymous]

I am tired of being overweight and want to get healthy so that I can have a baby. I have completely cleaned up my diet, no sugar, no carbs, high protein, lots of veggies, nuts, and berries (blueberries mainly). I also have been doing cardio five times a week with a personal trainer and yoga on the weekends. The problem is I haven’t noticed any weight changes on the scale or how my clothes fit. I’ve been on this regimen for three weeks now and no change. Any idea on what I am doing wrong or how I can change this? The personal trainer said I should be seeing results, but I don’t feel or look any different. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

It's not uncommon to experience a plateau or lack of progress when starting a new exercise and diet regimen, especially in the first few weeks. Here are some tips to help you break through this plateau and continue making progress towards your goals:

1. Consider tracking your food intake and calories using a food diary or mobile app. This can help you identify any areas where you may be consuming more calories than you realize, and make adjustments to your diet accordingly.

2. Make sure you are getting enough rest and recovery time. Over-exercising or not allowing your body enough time to rest and recover can actually hinder your progress.

3. Consider incorporating strength training into your workout routine. Building muscle can help boost your metabolism and burn more calories throughout the day.

4. Be patient and stay consistent with your diet and exercise routine. It can take time for your body to adjust to a new routine and start showing progress.

5. Consider consulting with a registered dietitian or healthcare professional to ensure that your diet and exercise plan is appropriate for your individual needs and goals.

Remember that weight loss is not always the best measure of progress, and there are many other markers of progress, such as improvements in energy levels, mood, and overall health. Focus on making sustainable lifestyle changes that promote your overall health and well-being, rather than just a number on the scale.

[Asker]

Thank you so much for all the great tips!!

[Opinion Owner]

You’re welcome

[shades777]

Yes, an effortless way that is highly praised, with tons of scientific data is vegan diet, I've done it twice, once with exercise and once without and I lost weight both times.


All you have to do is remove meat and dairy and thats it. You will lose 1-2 lbs per week, in 1 month you will lose 10 lbs without exercise.


That may make all the difference. I've got more advice, if you want.

[Asker]

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Are your hormones in check? That could be a reason why you’re not losing weight if your hormones are imbalanced. May need to see a doctor.

[Asker]

I have been checked recently and hormones were good, so I’m not sure why I’m not losing anything.

[Pacman13]

Initially at least when trying to lose weight I would recommend tracking your calories. Have you tried that?

[Asker]

Yes, I’ve been tracking my calories and everything I eat on the MyFitnessPal App.

[Mrgoodstuff62]

What are you calories at? I’m an exercise therapist

[Asker]

@Mrgoodstuff62 I was told to eat around 1500 for my height and weight and I’ve been pretty consistent with it. I haven’t had any cheat meals or anything like that. I’ve been eating clean, but I just don’t understand why I’m not losing anything. It’s very discouraging.

[Mrgoodstuff62]

That is very very low. I would start higher and add weightlifting to your routine 2-3 times weekly and lower the cardio.

[Asker]

@Mrgoodstuff62 thank you I will try that!!