3 week diet&exercise no results? - Weight Loss Message Board

smooth9825 · 03-18-2006, 09:38 AM

Im an 18 year old male
For the last 3 weeks ive been running 5-6 days a week about 3.5 miles a day
and for the last week doing some intense lifting
Ive kept my calories under 2000 and ive seen no results.

Am i doing something wrong? or could i possibly have replaced the fat with muscle. I would say that i feel like ive lost weight.

chevyman · 03-18-2006, 10:35 AM

hi,
I don't think your doing anything wrong, it just takes time to lose weight, if your sore then thats probably a sign of the fat burning and turning into muscle, make sure you drink lots of water when you do exercise (running) or cardio..the water will help flush out your body sort-a-speak.

also make sure you do eat (do not skip meals) and not go over your 2000 calories..I would try maybe 1800 and see if that helps?...I was on 2000 calories and did not lose, so I went down to close to just 1500 and then I started to lose.

I been trying to balance out my proteine and fiber...with lean cut meats veggies and natural fruit..I don't eat anything with sugar in it...well I take that back I use splenda when I eat oatmeal...but you know bout the calories just have to becareful.

So all in all I think your doing ok, just give it some more time I would say at least 4 or 5 weeks and try not to get yourself burn out running 5/6 days a week...if you keep on doing what you been doing for 4 more weeks and you don't see any results at the scales...maybe you should go see your Dr?
Good Luck!

bluejbirdie · 03-18-2006, 09:48 PM

you very well could be gaining muscle...and possibly water. The best way to judge progress is not the scale. you should have your body fat measured and then follow up having it measured once a month. Combine this with the scale and you can even figure out if most of the loss is fat or lean muscle.

Also..Are you male or female? and what is your weight? you may need to cut down the 2000 even more.

Sounds like you are off to a great start!....just remember...you didnt gain the weight over night and you wont lose it overnight.

Another thing you can do is spread the Calories over 5-6 small meals a day and make sure you eat protein with every meal. and eat lots of fiber. This will help to maximise your metabolism and burn more calories.