Weight that won't get LOST

[SeanZOR]

Ok guys, since I joined this site, i don't remember when but, since that very day, I've been doing lots to lose weight, I've been biking for up to 4 hours a day, jogging, lifting, pushups, etc...and I also reduced my calorie intake from around 2800 to 2000 and I haven't lost even 1 single pound.
NOTE: I'm 15 years old(16 on August 26th, anyway.....) 160 lbs and about 5' 10". I went to the gym from Jan. 3rd to may 18th and I got some nice muscles, but since my summer started I've gained "FAT" weight. Anyway, can anyone plz help or even just give your intake/share your stories!?!?!??!
Edit: also note that my mainly fatened area's are my stomach and I can see some man-boobs sorta and thighs.
Thanks!
~Sean A.K.A. Da Goofsta~

 

[Trevor M.]

Ok guys, since I joined this site, i don't remember when but, since that very day, I've been doing lots to lose weight, I've been biking for up to 4 hours a day, jogging, lifting, pushups, etc...and I also reduced my calorie intake from around 2800 to 2000 and I haven't lost even 1 single pound.
NOTE: I'm 15 years old(16 on August 26th, anyway.....) 160 lbs and about 5' 10". I went to the gym from Jan. 3rd to may 18th and I got some nice muscles, but since my summer started I've gained "FAT" weight. Anyway, can anyone plz help or even just give your intake/share your stories!?!?!??!
Edit: also note that my mainly fatened area's are my stomach and I can see some man-boobs sorta and thighs.
Thanks!
~Sean A.K.A. Da Goofsta~

First off, how are you tracking your calories?
Next, quit the four hour biking. Also, You can not spot reduce fat.

Now, return after you have read both of these with any more questions.
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/weight-loss-through-exercise/12883-aerobic-training-101-a.html
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/nutrition/13065-easiest-nutrition-guidelines-ever.html

It doesn't sound as if you have much to loose so it shouldn't be to long before you reach your goal.

 

[dnordstrom]

You need some more balance in your calorie in vs calorie out. Your maintenance level subtracted by 500 is optimal for stable weight loss. Eat small, healthy and often.

And patience is key. A couple of weeks or so won't do it so keep at it. And as mentioned, you can't spot reduce bodyfat. The fat around the stomach area will disappear in time.

 

[Trevor M.]

You need some more balance in your calorie in vs calorie out. Your maintenance level subtracted by 500 is optimal for stable weight loss.

I have to disagree, Along with his BMR he needs to calculate in his daily needs through everyday life. The deficient should be made from exercise and calorie restriction. Simply going off of someones BMR and subtracting 500 calories while adding to that exercise and the everyday life needs. Would lead to a far to great calorie restriction.

500x7 days equals about 3,500calories, or the amount of calories in one pound of fat. The problem here, is you are only taking into consideration his BMR, Well, what if his BMR (calorie needs as if in coma) was 3,000calories and through diet alone he cut off 500calories a day. Ok so that puts him at about one pound per week. HOWEVER, now what about his heightened calorie need from his everyday life in general? Well his deficient just went up to 800 (assuming he has a very low intense lifestyle) calories a day. Now he is at a 5,600 calorie deficient a week. BUT wait there's more, lets factor in his new exercise regimen. So another 350calories a day from exercise. That puts him at a daily deficient of 1,150 calories! That mean his weekly deficient is now around 8,050caloires! Of course that's assuming he has a very sedentary lifestyle. A more active lifestyle and that number could skyrocket even higher.

Now, understand what I'm saying here? Simply saying eat 500calories less a day while exercising more and maintaining a normal active life is not quite optimal because its to vague and can lead to quite an outrageous deficient as I just gave an example of.

 

[SeanZOR]

First off, how are you tracking your calories?
Next, quit the four hour biking. Also, You can not spot reduce fat.

Now, return after you have read both of these with any more questions.
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/weight-loss-through-exercise/12883-aerobic-training-101-a.html
http://weight-loss.fitness.com/nutrition/13065-easiest-nutrition-guidelines-ever.html

It doesn't sound as if you have much to loose so it shouldn't be to long before you reach your goal.

ya I kinda thought the 4 hour thing was too long and I understand what you're saying I just want to get rid of these almost man boobs and then work my muscle back up again. and thanks for the links, as well as your comments!