Rise above a Maintained weight

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Im in my 40s, 5"5 158 pds.
I quit smoking 3 yrs ago. had little weight gain.
I have worked out, walked 3 miles / 6 days a week for months.
I can work out with 3/ 5 pd hand weights.
Have a powerhouse weight machine I can use alternated days
I have a Ball . and can do 40 min on a treadmill and then go to 20 min of free weights or Tabeo.. and I eat healthy organic foods, On my feet moving with my job and I over all no body fat on me No where but my Middle is Fat rolls.
I did stop working so hard, and I gained some of this 158 due to that, and of course muscle is part of that number. which is ok. Its the mid section that will not disapate.
I have toned/ muscular legs, arms and thighs.
I have went from a size 8 - 12 with a History of Hyper thyroid, wich has return to normal in the last 2 yrs, I had it tested 4 months ago.
I cannot seem to get above a Maintained weight. I cannot seem to loose one inch. I have done Natural cleanses, and Im not sure what else to do. Maybe I have to work out much harder ???? any suggestions ?
 
Assuming there is no issue with the thyroid again, or any other issue for that matter (prescriptions/medications, etc) then it would seem as though a regular routine focused on weight training and mixed cardio intensities would work fine.

You do not mention what you currently do to workout or a detailed menu of what you currently eat.

If your goal is fat loss then I recommend doing weights before cardio. Also add a day or two of HIIT (high intensity interval training) per week. It has been shown to really work the subcutaneous fat in the belly- which it sounds like you may have a bit of. I also recommend eating more protein at every meal.
 
How to loose not Maintain weight

Im behind on my answer to what you wrote.. about my thyroid / workout ect schedule.. I walk on a treadmill 40 min 3 x week.. and I also briskly walk an outside 2 miles / per day / 2 weekend days. I work out on a Rebounder for 20 min, lift hand weights 20 min and work out on the powerhouse gym 20 min.. 3 / 4 times a week, have a exercise ball I use as well- work out consist of A lil Taboe, dancing, lunges, stepping, sqauts, all over , no target spots. I drink , Moslty only water, and eat whole wheat breads, take my flax oil, protiens , salads and am mostly a organic veggie / fruit person. However my Middle budlge isnt disapting. I am oddly shaped for my 5 '4 figure and weigh in at 158.. I am muscular in my calves, arms and thighs. Only issue is the stomach . I seem to have grown all over from a size 8 to a 12 and Thyroid is functioning normal says my Dr. and I sleep a good 7 hrs a nite . I take No medications for any reason.
But Im not sure I work out long enough to rise above just a maintained level of calorie usage. Meaning Im just maintaining my size where it is. The weight isnt a Bother to me in number, its the Size I am..
I have never weighed over 135 pds.. But I quit smoking 3 yrs ago.
But since then also stop eating cupcakes, sweets and colas.
smaller protions, more mini meals and healthier snacks.
I have never had to loose fat or weight , but I have expanded in size and Need a good stomach fat, , all over body fat burning routine or menu..
or maybe my thyroid seems to be ok and past the test at the time, but isnt really ok.. which would explain my inability to loose weight. Help ? :)
 
I still recommend getting on track with a solid weight and cardio routine. Right now it seems you are here and there with it. A little of this and a pinch of that. Assuming the thyroid and everything is fine... you just need to do what we all do :)

Find out how many calories per day you need to maintain your weight ( and then subtract 350-500 from that number since your goal is fat loss. I recommend subtracting 350 instead of 500. I would put your activity level at lightly active.

Now take your new calorie total and divide it by 5 or 6. That is how many calories you should eat at each meal.

Then get a great strength training and cardio plan. Lift heavier weights. Lifting light weights does nothing for fat loss. Your cardio should consist of varying intensity levels and times throughout the week.

Since you are storing a lot of fat in the stomach... you really need to get a good plan and stick with it.
 
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