pinkie1
09-23-2006, 10:24 PM
Hi Everyone,
The last few months (since July) I've lost 10 lbs purely from eating more healthy and portion control. I've hit a plateau and have not lost any more, in fact have gained couple # the last week or so. I have been exercising regularly the past 2-3 weeks (2times/week on eliptical for 45-60minutes with average HR of 120's). I know that muscle weighs more than fat but could I be gaining that much muscle?? I haven't changed my food intake that much.
Should I raise my intensity when exercising? Or eat less? I already eat very little, probably about 1200 cal/day I really don't think I should eat any less- don't want to go in starvation mode. I am currently 5'3" and 125#. My goal is to be 110#- do you think that's too unrealistic and unhealthy?
Thanks:)
The last few months (since July) I've lost 10 lbs purely from eating more healthy and portion control. I've hit a plateau and have not lost any more, in fact have gained couple # the last week or so. I have been exercising regularly the past 2-3 weeks (2times/week on eliptical for 45-60minutes with average HR of 120's). I know that muscle weighs more than fat but could I be gaining that much muscle?? I haven't changed my food intake that much.
Should I raise my intensity when exercising? Or eat less? I already eat very little, probably about 1200 cal/day I really don't think I should eat any less- don't want to go in starvation mode. I am currently 5'3" and 125#. My goal is to be 110#- do you think that's too unrealistic and unhealthy?
Thanks:)
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mimizzy
09-24-2006, 01:05 PM
i'm probably going to say anything that anyone else would say.....exercise more often. you say you exercise 2 times a week, most fitness plans require you to exercise 3X per week....and some even more. congrats on loosing 10 pounds!!! and as for your goal of 110 pounds...i think its very realistic. this is a little irrelevant, but the average model is 5' 9" and weighs 110 pounds. but they're just unhealthy. but since you're 5 3...i think you'll be thin...but still fine when you're 110. good luck!
adriennerose
09-24-2006, 04:57 PM
your calorie intake is too low and you probably need to eat more fat. i know, sounds crazy but it's true. add some healthy fats like nuts, avocado and olive oil to your diet. you may just be retaining water, i always gain a couple pounds every month for a couple days and then lose it after my period.
your healthy weight depends on your body type and age, 110 to 125 sounds
reasonable for your height of 5'3".
your healthy weight depends on your body type and age, 110 to 125 sounds
reasonable for your height of 5'3".
tealady726
09-26-2006, 11:53 AM
Hi!
Congrats on losing 10lbs. :)
First thing I would do is take a tape measure and take a few key measurements. Ya know the ones you never really want to look at, waist, hips, chest. This way you will be able to tell if your changing your shape even though the scale reads the same. I've had many weeks, were losing 1/2 inch from my waist kept me motivated.
I would not eat less calories at all! I would maybe break up the calories you do eat into 6 small meals. Increasing your exercise is good if you can. Your better off exercising 5x a week, but if that is currently too much for you, then your better off doing what your doing than nothing. Try adding simple things like parking further from the store. Everything you do adds up. At least that's what I keep telling myself!
tea
Congrats on losing 10lbs. :)
First thing I would do is take a tape measure and take a few key measurements. Ya know the ones you never really want to look at, waist, hips, chest. This way you will be able to tell if your changing your shape even though the scale reads the same. I've had many weeks, were losing 1/2 inch from my waist kept me motivated.
I would not eat less calories at all! I would maybe break up the calories you do eat into 6 small meals. Increasing your exercise is good if you can. Your better off exercising 5x a week, but if that is currently too much for you, then your better off doing what your doing than nothing. Try adding simple things like parking further from the store. Everything you do adds up. At least that's what I keep telling myself!
tea
rebby24
09-26-2006, 08:08 PM
ZIGG-ZAGG METHOD!!! It really works! Google it! I promise it works! Its all about keeping the body guessing when you hit your plateau!:)
pinkie1
09-26-2006, 08:29 PM
Thanks for all your suggestions.
They're all so good, I don't know which one I should do first!
I know I can commit to exercising more (increasing my time from 45 min to 90 minutes) but I don't think I can go everyday- childcare issues. Do you think that would make a difference- making my exercise routine longer but same number of days? vs. going 5x week for 45min each?
A person I know told me about the zig zag method, although he didn't call it that. It seemed to make sense, and he lost a lot of inches (gained muscle too).
They're all so good, I don't know which one I should do first!
I know I can commit to exercising more (increasing my time from 45 min to 90 minutes) but I don't think I can go everyday- childcare issues. Do you think that would make a difference- making my exercise routine longer but same number of days? vs. going 5x week for 45min each?
A person I know told me about the zig zag method, although he didn't call it that. It seemed to make sense, and he lost a lot of inches (gained muscle too).
Lenin
09-27-2006, 10:50 AM
pinkie,
Do NOT ever go below 1200 calories...it is self defeating.
The only thing the 1200 calorie diet needs is PATIENCE when a plateau strikes...it WILL resolve itself and allow you to continue your weight loss.
Why not through a couple days of STRENGTH TRAINING into your exercise routine. Some extra muscle tends to burn more calories as your aerobic training burns the fat.
But just wait out the plateau...you don't really HAVE to do anything else.
Do NOT ever go below 1200 calories...it is self defeating.
The only thing the 1200 calorie diet needs is PATIENCE when a plateau strikes...it WILL resolve itself and allow you to continue your weight loss.
Why not through a couple days of STRENGTH TRAINING into your exercise routine. Some extra muscle tends to burn more calories as your aerobic training burns the fat.
But just wait out the plateau...you don't really HAVE to do anything else.
pinkie1
09-29-2006, 12:39 AM
Thanks Lenin. I tried to increase my workout time this week to 60 minutes each day (tuesday, wed) and I already feel a lot better and I have been eatting about 1500-1700 cal/day. I'll probably have to do weights on thursdays (schedule conflicts) and pilates on fridays.
I have tried to lose weight in the past and I've always gotten stuck at 120-125lbs. I could never get lower than that, but back then I wasn't incorporating exercise as much as I am now.
I have tried to lose weight in the past and I've always gotten stuck at 120-125lbs. I could never get lower than that, but back then I wasn't incorporating exercise as much as I am now.