Weight loss is just not happening can anyone help?

msmechanic

msmechanic

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Hey everyone,

Im new here and I really need some help. Im having a lot of trouble losing weight. I go to the gym 2-5 times a week and do a very hard work out burning about 450 on the elliptical in 30 minutes on level 13, strength training and other forms of exercise. I have also changed my eating habits drastically.

I used to eat extremely unhealthy. MC donalds at least once a week, 3-8 cans of coke a day, starbucks, deep fried foods, and unhealthy portions. In the last 2 years I have changed that to 0 soda if any its diet, no deep fried foods or fast food, whole wheat, lots and lots of vegetables and fruit (staying away from avacado and bananas), light fish, lean meats that are grilled or baked. I dont see what im doing wrong. But i think it may have to do with my job.

Im a flight attendant so my 16 hour day involves NO physical activity at all. I sit all day and i dont have anywhere to hide and do exercises. I also have a horrible sleep pattern. When im at work i never eat the inflight meals. Im always bringing cans of flavored tuna, 100 calorie packs of snacks, fiber one granola bars, and chick pea salads.

So since ive started at the gym in august I have lost 17 pounds but gained 3 over the holidays (BOO) so my current weight loss is 14lbs. I am currently 166 lbs and would like to be 120lbs or when I am happy with the way I look. I am going to portugal in july and would like to lose 1 lb a week as my goal. Im very short 4"11 and my problem area is from under my chest to just above my thighs.

So if anyone can help at all that would be great.

thanks , carmella
 
So you are thick in the middle like me.

What do your meals look like, or are you living on the tuna/granola/chick peas?

It is a wild guess, but I'm going to say maybe you are not eating enough calories ??

what is your daily intake?
 
My meals are always very well balanced.
here is a basic outline of what my day looks like anything in brackets would be another option for that meal

Breakfast: Coffee, half a bagel with fat free cream cheese or light peanut butter, a piece of fruit and a cup of fat free yogurt. (1 piece of toast with 1 tsp light margarine, and half a grapefruit with 1/2 tsp sugar)

Snack : Coffee, 2 tbsp hummus, 1 cup broccoli, 1/4 cup carrots

Lunch: flavored tuna w/ 100 cal pack of crackers, fruit, granola bar or cup of soup under 100 cal. (300 cal lean cuisine meal)

Snack: Apple or tangerine (100 cal snack w/ coffee)

Dinner: small whole wheat wrap with 3 oz chicken breast, 1 slice fat free cheese, spinach, and mustard. (300 cal lean cuisine meal. small salad with spray dressing and fruit)


Thanks kinda what i tend to eat on my days when i fly. When im at home i tend to eat less during the day and more at dinner since i almost always sleep in. so when im at home this is what it would look like.

Breakfast: (3/4 cup cereal, 1/4 cup skim milk, piece of fruit, yogurt, coffee.) (1 serving egg beaters scrambled with red and green pepper, 1 oz light cheese. Coffee and a piece of fruit)

Snack: 100 cal pack (veggies with dip and fruit)

Lunch: usually just a piece of fruit and some veggies with dip

Dinner: boneless skinless chicken breast grilled, 1 cup veggies, 1 baked potato with fat free sour cream and hot sauce ( salmon poached in lemon juice, asparagus, 1/2 cup rice) (1 Italian sausage on the grill with 1 cup pasta and 1/4 cup marinara sauce, 1 slice garlic toast)
 
Welcome to the boards and good luck with your goals.

Do you know how many calories a day you should be eating vs. what you are taking in? This is the important info needed to lose weight. Just because you eat healthy food doesnt mean you will lose weight. Sure it's great that you are eating healthy, you just need to make sure you are in a caloric deficit.

Matt
 
im always under 1500 i was on sparkpeople and did my assment and it said i needed to be eating 1200-1500 calories a day and ive kept within that with the exceptions of my cheat meal every week. I really am sticking to this but am seeing very slight results :(
 
Some of the meals sound like they would be under 1200. Make sure you're not going much below 1500. Also, your workouts sound good but maybe you need to change them up? Sometimes your body just needs something different. I'm sure you're exerting a lot of energy when you go, but try to challenge yourself in a whole different way. That may help as well. Also, make sure you drink enough water and get enough sleep.
 
Well i also think thats where my problem is. I have a horrible sleep pattern, i also have not gotten a good nights sleep in ages. Its about a hand full of times a year that i actually wake up refreshed.
 
Getting your rest is very important whether you want to look good, think straight or lose weight. Your body needs down time and time to rejuvenate itself. This is just my opinion though but sleep is more important than people think. Good luck, you've come to the right place. Lots of knowledgeable people here. Keep searching, that's the only way you'll find an answer! Oh yeah, and you must keep an open mind!:)
 
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