I've been working out 5-6 days a week for the past few years. I run either 1.25 or 1.9 miles a day followed by free weight lifting (2 sets of 12-15 reps with medium weight x 4-6 exercises) on a specific area (chest, bi/tri, shoulders, back, legs) then finish with the p90x fitness related routines (cardio, kenpo, core, ab ripper, yoga or stretch, respectively). My fitness goals have been to cut weight and increase lean muslce. I am 34 years old, 5'10" and weigh roughly 235 lbs. I am trying to avoid "bulking" up but do want to cut. My diet is good, I track my calories, carbs, fats, etc...on paper daily; trying to stick right around 1200-1500 calories a day. I've spent a lot of time, money and effort trying to educate myself on what I should be doing to increase my results; the problem is that I can't seem to drop any weight and don't really notice results in my physique. It seems that no matter what I do, I won't lose weight. I have been to one of those weight loss clinics where they give you the shot of B12 and send you on your way with some over-the-counter speed, but they weren't able to specifically provide me with any information I didn't already know from reading what I have. Instead of providing me with some individual analysis and advice, the "doctor" simply gave me general diet and fitness information. I am now more discouraged and disinfranchised with paying someone to help me. Nonetheless, I still need some specific advice. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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Sage advice needed
- Thread starter bobbykas
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I think I had to have misunderstood something here. Are you saying that 5 or 6 days a week you do all of the following:
- run 1-2 miles
- lift weights
- P90x
and do not eat at most 1500 calories a day?? If so, that's a problem. You're burning that much on the workout alone and would need at least another 1000 calories (yes, even to lose weight). Please tell me I've misunderstood.
- run 1-2 miles
- lift weights
- P90x
and do not eat at most 1500 calories a day?? If so, that's a problem. You're burning that much on the workout alone and would need at least another 1000 calories (yes, even to lose weight). Please tell me I've misunderstood.
Even with no exercise, you are not eating anywhere near enough calories. You are eating below your basal metabolic rate, which is a better way of losing muscle than fat. You should probably be eating around 2,500 calories per day, more if you are super active. You are not losing weight because you are destroying your metabolism.
This post on my blog may help:
This post on my blog may help:
I think I had to have misunderstood something here. Are you saying that 5 or 6 days a week you do all of the following:
- run 1-2 miles
- lift weights
- P90x
and do not eat at most 1500 calories a day?? If so, that's a problem. You're burning that much on the workout alone and would need at least another 1000 calories (yes, even to lose weight). Please tell me I've misunderstood.
No that's accurate. I run as basically a warmup, then lift to keep strength up and do p90x routines as cardio. All in all it's about 2-2.5 hours a day. Sounded good at the time LOL. I eat basically when I'm hungry, but try to limit the portion size, although 2 of my 4 or so meals a day are straight fruits (banana, apple, strawberries and raspberries). I eat healthy choice steamer meals or lean cuisines for lunch and usually chicken wings, breast or a steak for dinner, generally with veggies.