Why am I not losing weight?

[Anonymous]

I don't count calories or follow any particular diet plan. And every once in a while I east a pizza or burger, but overall I'd say my diet is pretty healthy.

I do 20 - 30 min of cardio every morning. Usually running or with an dvd, in the summer I sometimes go swimming too. Before I go to bed I do Pilates or Yoga for like 10 - 15 minutes.

Additionally I play field hockey twice a week and do workout plans on two other days. I've done this since I started college last fall but I didn't lose one pound. I'm kinda chubby so I want to lose weight and I'd really love to know what I do wrong

[wallaber]

You're doing nothing wrong, but you are leaving something out. Try and incorporate some muscle training as well. Do some light weight lifting, something that helps strengthens/builds muscle.

The reason for this is because when the body is active, it likes to burn different things first for energy. Annoyingly enough, fat is the last thing the body wants to burn, so it first burns calories that come from food, then muscle tissue before it thinks about burning fat. The weight training will stimulate the muscles into growth and repair and this prevents them getting used for energy, and in turn, the body will burn the fat.

It's a slow process, but if done consistently, results should be seen, good luck! :)

[bigsean011]

Because you are mixing up too many things, your body is basically building internal muscles and your diet is fueling your muscles. This will make you look like a coke can eventually. You should follow a workout program designed to loose weight. 2 months of it and you can see the difference. For instance the most useful program which helped me is called "insanity", check it out on YouTube and you can download it through torrents. This program will bulge you a little the first month and then significantly reduce your body fat and weight during the 3rd week of the 2nd month.

Try and I guarantee you at least 30 pounds loss.

[Asker]

ya I did do Insanity last year after I quit doing competetive sport. While I liked it a lot it wasn't really effective for me.Everytime I did the fit test I improved so much that I waskeen on seeing the results.

I did lose no weight at all though. I did lose a couple of inches on my hip and waist, but I thought it was rather disappointing

[bigsean011]

No it won't work on your weight the first 7 weeks, as I mentioned your weight will drop suddenly after the 3rd week during the second month. It happened to me as well.

[Asker]

ok, well I did the full programm, followed the diet too, still very few effects.

So did you lose those 15 lbs in only 2 weeks?

[bigsean011]

no I lost 30 pounds in 3 weeks and 66 pounds in total. How old are you? it depends on your age and weight as well. If you are below 130 pounds then it won't work that well. It will just tone you up.

[Asker]

I was 18 at the time and 160 lbs. I am now 19 and 150 lbs

[bigsean011]

Your 19, you'll loose weight really quick, one advice, continue the program with pause and play, if you get tiered then don't let the dvd play, pause and start from where you left off. You may loose up to 25 pounds max but eat clean food (burgers with no coke, less sauce and bread, NO PIZZA) and do it for 2 months. Don't stop! when I started,i started in group of 9 people, we all lost weight during the 7th week. Its a pattern, don't give up, it really really does work!

[iPood]

You may think you're eating healthy, but you said it yourself "I don't count calories or follow any particular diet plan." That's not good.

There's hidden calories in things like salad dressing, juice etc.

Write down every single thing you eat for a week and you'll probably be surprised to find out you actually don't eat nearly as healthily as you thought you did.

After that, you need to get yourself on an eating plan- whether it be limiting caloric intake or something else. But you can't just not monitor your eating habits and expect to lose weight.

[Asker]

I did try so many diets, I'm fairly sure I know most of the hidden calories and what is healthy and what is not. I should also add that I'm from France where it's a bit easier to eat healthy than in the U.S.

My mom is an nutrition expert for an insurance company and I picked up some things from there. She says I eat good.

[iPood]

You should still go ahead and write down every single thing you eat. It will only benefit you, there's no harm in trying it. Because a lot of people think like you and then are really shocked when they add up all the calories that come from little snacks or things they thought were healthy.

If you were truly eating 100% healthfully and exercising like you say you do then you should not be overweight as you are.

Maybe you need to go to the dr to rule out any health problems.

[Boogaloo]

Two words - join weightwatchers. or a similar group.

i've lost a stone/ 14lb in the last 6 weeks without starving myself. just cooking more and eating better in general. Processed foods have to be out the window. No bread or burgers or pizzas. but cooked meats and vegetables and potatoes and fruit daily. Good wholesome food. Can even eat wholewheat pasta with grilled chicken for example. No other diet plan or calorie counting had ever worked for me, I was similarly counting calories last year and exercising a lot and it didn't work.

Thats my 2 cents.

[Konnour]

"I don't follow any particular diet plan. And every once in a while I eat a pizza or burger" - this is your problem!

If you wanna lose weight you must permanently eliminate ALL junk food from your diet.

Stick with fruits, meat and whole grains. Minimize sugar intake. And even more - fat intake.

Losing weight is 70% diet and 30% exercise.

If you'll continue consuming junk food at best your exercising will burn only what you eat and won't reach to your fat tissues.

[Asker]

oh come on eating a pizza once or twice a month can't be that bad

[Konnour]

Everyone's different. Some people can eat junk food and never get fat.

But there are people who need just to take a little bit sometime even though they were exercising all the time and boom - they gain a lot of weight. My cousin is like that.

I guess you're the same aswell.

You can ignore my advice, it's all up to you, but I'm sure you'll have better results if you won't consume anymore anything containing fat since today.

[WeaponZero]

Your problem is that you're eating a pizza or burger now and then. You should allow yourself one cheat meal a week and even then that should be within reason.

Also take into account that the activity you're doing may be building muscle as fat might be coming off, so it' s possible you are losing fat but the scale isn't indicating it.

[Asker]

with now and then, I meant like once or twice a month. It may be that I am gaining muscle, I thought that was the reason at first too, but I didn't see any changes on my body and it's been 6 months after all

[WeaponZero]

maybe you should keep track of exactly what it is you're eating. carbs, protein, fats, etc

[martyfellow]

Losing weight is more about die than exercise. 'Every once in a while" won't cut it for losing weight, have to STICk to a low calorie regimen for a while, and NO hanburgers or pizza. One pizza binge will werecka whole week's dieting and exerise, remember that!

[iPood]

good answer. LOL I don't know why 2 people downvoted the truth.

[martyfellow]

The best answer in fact! Some people can't handle the truth!

[justjumpit4]

I know how you feel. It's reeeally hard for me to lose, and super easy to gain. So, it sounds like you are pretty fit. But like it has already been said, it's mostly diet. I have to be super strict on mine to look how I want. A burger or pizza every once in a while won't kill you though hahah. You just have to make sure to level it out somehow.

[ben890]

It strikes me as kind of messed up that everyone is recommending that you should obsess over food...

Anyway: link

[froggyboy51]

just keep at it and over time you will. Losing weight means..calories in<calories out.