i dont get it....

I personally think you are doing way to much cardio and definately not eating enough to sustain that activity level. I would either up the calories a little if you tend to keep up that much cardio or drop some of the cardio.
 
I agree with Falco1, you do way too much steady state cardio. 20-40 minutes 2-3 times a week, or even better 20 minutes of HIIT 2 times a week and one 40 minute steady state cardio session a week is plenty. Focus your energy on lifting heavy, and even then your lifting sessions should only last 45-60 minutes, focus on intensity, not volume.
 
There also comes a point when your height & weight come to a balance and you wont see the same 1-2lb a week weight decrease. If we could continually decrease our weight at that pace, thats almost like saying we could decrease our weight to zero.

Once you reach this point, this is where most people give up because they are used to seeing such results. Things get alot tougher as you continue. Do you feel you look better now than you did before?

I wouldnt suggest reducing calories if you're eating at around 1500. How much weight are you seeking to lose yet? If you're answer is: Those last couple pounds, then I would read above again.

What is your upper/lower routine and what exercises and set/rep scheme are you using? How long have you been training consistently?
 
My suggestions in CAPS.....


momof3 said:
a typical day would be (today for example)
8am a bowl of oatmeal - YOU NEED TO ADD A PROTEIN HERE. i SUGGEST A WHEY SHAKE.
9am workout
1130am 6 egg whites and a glass of lite soymilk - IM ASSUMING THIS IS AFTER CARDIO SO I AM GOING TO SAY ADD A FAT HERE.
1pm 5 (cooked) oz chicken, 1/2 c. of soup, 1. cup salad w/ 1 tbls ff dressing - USE THE FULL FAT DRESSING INSTEAD AND MAKE SURE YOUR SALAD HAS FIBROUS VEGGIES INCLUDED.
2pm orange - CHANGE THIS TO 4PM AND MAKE IT A PROTEIN/CARB MEAL FOR YOUR PRE-WORKOUT MEAL.
4pm 1/2 c. cottage cheese - DITCH THIS...NO NEED FOR FATS PRE-WORKOUT.5pm workout
630pm 10 strawberries - THIS SHOULD BE A POST WORKOUT OUT SHAKE CONSISTING OF WHEY AND SIMPLE CARBS SUCH AS DEXTROSE, MALTO DEX, WAXY MAIZE STARCH, ETC TO REPLENISH MUSCLE GLYCOGEN AND START THE REPAIR PROCESS OF NEW MUSCLE TISSUE.
7pm 5 (cooked) oz extra lean hamburger, ww bun, 1 1/2 c. broccoli - I'D CHANGE THIS TO 7:30, DITCH THE HAMBURGER, AND ADD A GOOD CARB SUCH AS SWEET POTATO, BROWN RICE, ETC...
8pm ff yogurt- I'D CHANGE THIS TO 9PM AND EITHER MAKE IT A WHEY SHAKE WITH SOME FLAX/FISH OIL OR FULL FAT COTTAGE CHEESE.
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