Eating right, Working out but NOT losing weight

[little1sk]

I was wondering if ANYONE has any advice for me.  I have been trying to lose about 5-10lbs over the last year. I am 31 years old , 4'8" and weigh 101 lbs. I used to weight between 89 and 94lbs at the most!
I am pretty atheltic. I ran a marathon a few years ago and shortly after that is when I gained the weight. I have been training for half marathons (I ran one in April 2006) so I have been keeping the cardio up with running 3-4 days during the week and then 5-10 miles on the weekends.  
Recently I got so frustrated that I went to a dietitican. She claimed that I needed to rev up my workouts by doing interval training and then eating more protein and more times of the day.

For the last two months, I have been eating 5 times a day (about 1000-1200 calories) Each meal has protein and carbs and I get my 5 a day fruits and veggies.
I do cardio 5 days a week (3 days are interval training for 45 min--60 seconds at 65% target heart rate and 60 second 85% target heeart rate) The other 2 days of cardio are a 45 minute dance class and then a weekend long distance run that lasts between 1-2 hours. I also weight train 3 days a week. 1 days lower body and two days upper body.

My body fat has increased and my pants size has increased. Why can't I lose the weight or at least the body fat? Does anyone have advice for me?

[seeinclear101010]

I am a nurse and I too am plagued by excessive weight gain and ill health since my hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy (uterus/both ovaries) .Ive ran across a three books I am purchasing. After all my medical research I think Ive figured out "our issue".  Without the adequate hormones a list of numerous side affects start rearing their nasty head!!  Hormones regulate our entire body just as thyroid, adrenals, cortisol and more. Without a proper balance of Progesterone,testosterone(yes girls we have a minute amount) and estrogen comes all sorts of health risks and side affects  So we need to replace the ones lost by surgical menopause (likely a compounded cream) along with vitamins that replacement hormones deplete from our bodies at an alarming rate. My journey is about to begin....jump on and see what lies ahead.I hope this helps everyone who reads,along with myself. Im sick of not being the old me!!!  Good luck!!  **** (Books:Christine Northrup M D -Menopause and Beyond and The Wisdom Of Menopause. Also,Gale Maleskey & Mary Knittel The Hormone Connection and Pamela Wartian Smith M D- What You Must Know About Womens Hormones)

[lilirish74]

Hello everyone,

I desperately need help!  I am 37 years old 5"2' and weigh 205lbs.  I have been gaining weight for the past 6 years and nothing I do seems to work.  I have had my thyroid tested and everything is normal.  I am currently on a program called medical weight loss (medical weight loss clinic).  I eat about 1400 calories per day (all fresh fruits and veggies, 61/2oz of lean protein at lunch and dinner, 3 small starches a day...rice cake, 1/2 aKmak cracker, no salt and drink water).  I follow the plan religiously and have only lost 6lbs in three weeks.  The diet starts with a 3 day cleanse and most people loose 5-10lbs in the first three days...I gained 2lbs.  I know that 6lbs isn't awful, but on this diet I am supposed to loose 3lbs per week (not counting the cleansing).  I feel like a failure...I am so unhappy with myself and I'm starting to loose hope that I will ever be healthy again.

I have always struggled with my weight (I had to work twice as hard as a normal person just to maintain a reasonable weight), but since I had my daughter in 2007 and then a serious car crash three moths later, I just can't stop gaining weight.  I have even tried Adipex (doctor prescribed), and couldn't loose more than 10lbs.  I am obese and I don't even overeat...I don't know what to do.

Thanks for listening!

lil-irish74

[kremrose]

Really, how dare you tell any woman entering menapause that they have to learn to live with weight gain!!! Shame on you!

[Terry_ble]

Hi Bob, I enjoy reading your advice. I have have been training for two weeks now. 20 min running around 4 km. then some front and back legs, arm and shoulder weights, on top of that I swim average of 6 laps. All this daily. I start with 67.8 kg at the first week I was 65.8, now the second week am 66.9 meaning that I am putting on weight. My diet is 0 sweets (i dont like them) boiled eggs,, smoke salmon, salds with lemon and olive oil, beef and chicken, grapefruit before meals. So, Why is this hapening, what am i doing wrong? I would really appreciate your advice. Brw, i am 36 years old morher. Thanks

[Andrewjohn]

if you gain weight countinously after exercise then you can loose your diet.don't eat oily food.

[Mari34]

I am 34 years old and typically fluctuate from 128-135 pounds and I am 5'4.  I joined with a trainer to tone up (because even though my weight hasn't changed much, I lost all my muscle and now have fatty areas from when I quit training 2 years ago.) My diet hasn't changed much either. I am very consistent. I eat high protein foods, some carbs- but not much (I try to avoid these), veggies, and fruits. I rarely eat processed foods or fast food. I rarely drink soda.  My typical day consists of tuna, protein bar, protein shake, raw veggies, oatmeal, and fruit. I may eat chicken breast and veggies for dinner. However, I noticed this time around with the trainer, it has been difficult for me. The only difference in me is the I had my gallbladder removed last year. I can notice some tone in my legs and arms, but my middle just keeps growing it seems. I never had that problem before. It is not huge by any means, but I wear shirts to hide it because it is somewhat noticeable if I wear a tighter shirt.  I look like I am 2 months pregnant. I have actually gained some weight after training for 2 months now-  up to 139 lbs. My clothes all fit the same really.  He trained me before and it doesn't seem to be working for me. He can't even figure out. My health is good.....got all my labs checked....not sure what's up. Oh, and I am not pregnant. lol.