When will I lose weight?

[Anonymous]

I was wondering when will I start losing weight ? I bike 70 miles a week on my stationary bike But it does not look like its doing anything. I have been not eating all that junk except for once a week.

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p.s I am not someone who is like 120-150 who wants to lose more weight. I am someone who is not in the healthy range.

[rachiee]

How intensely are you using the bike? You really want to push yourself, increase the resistance. The stationary bike can be a good workout but that's only if you do it right. I think you should add other cardio in. Try to jog even if you jog one minute and walk 2 min but you keep on going for at least 15-20 mins. To lose weight you have to really push yourself and be focused and dedicated to it. Cut out the once a week junk food eating. That could cause serious problems to your diet. Its okay to satisfy cravings but only once every couple of weeks and don't over indulge. Small portions are what you have to stick to. Also what are you eating? You really want to make sure you aren't over eating still. You can eat only healthy food but if you're eating well over 1200 calories of it throughout the day then its obviously not going to make a difference.

[madmisskelly]

How long ahve you been doing this? It takes a while sometimes for weight loss to really start.

You should also be watching portion sizes as well as cutting out added sugar which is in so many things. Always look at the ingredients list and see if sugar is in it and if it is don't eat it. All the hidden ways we eat sugar aren't helping us lose weight.

Your body may also be getting used to you biking and it may be time to try a different kind of exercise and add in some strength training.

[lucky24]

i don't find stationary bikes to be all that effective personally

a good workout at the gym is much more effective since building muscle burns calories throughout the day rather than just a one time thing

[coolllama]

Well, where are you at right now, if you don't mind saying? You may not need to lose weight. But I'd say you should up you activity level and completely cut out junk food, especially soda. Drink water instead.

[Asker]

Well let me put this way I am not in the healthy range. And I really do need to lose weight. I keep putting it off because of my schooling.

[coolllama]

Okay well say no to fast food and start eating fresh. Also, I can't stress the soda thing enough. Try to work around your schedule and find a time for exercise. Weather that be riding a bike or just taking walks. Start slow and don't compare yourself to others. Try to exersice maybe 3-4 times a week. for about 40 min

[curioous]

Well when I decided I didn't like the way I looked, I have to admit my way is a bit tough.

I lost 8 kgs in 3 months by, cutting all my meals in half, doing sit-ups 30mins a night every night for 3 months and ABSOLUTELY NO EXTRA SUGAR OR SALT. (this includes all junkfood, sugary drinks etc.) I find it easier to do this in winter since you can excersise for longer without overheating.

[Anonymous]

You are probably still eating more calories than you burn. But you should see a doctor. You could have a gluten intolerance. In that case, you should stay away from wheat products. Or you could have a problem with your thyroid. I heard nettle tea can help people with thyroid problems to lose weight.

Biking doesn't seem to be working. Try interval training and some sort of muscle work three times a week. Green tea is also good for burning more calories.

[Prettygurl12]

Your body has become used to your routine. Change it up. Muscle confusion is what burns calories. And don't eat junk food at all. You can eat junk food once you reach your weight goal.

[martyfellow]

Hey, once binge a week will cancel a whole week's hard work. That's why diet is more important than working out for losing weight.

[ben890]

Your body might not feel that you need to lose weight :P So it'll resist because it knows what's good for you as far as metabolism.