Struggling with Lack of Changes
I’ve been eating (mostly) clean and doing my workouts consistanly for about 6 weeks now. So why haven’t I seen the changes I expected? I did measurements today and while I have lost some, it’s not what I hoped. My hubby has told me that there is less to grab on my behind and friends have commented on a slimmer shape. I know that by lifting more, I’ve gained muscle and that weighs more. But if I were my trainer (and I am), I’d be disappointed with the results. (BTW, I’m 5′10" and 149.6# this am.) Main objective is to lose the belly fat and upper thigh fat; get definition in arms and legs; improve posture; avoid genetic risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Did I set my goals too high? (See profile.) Is my nutrition wrong? Cardio not intense enough? Upon further reflection, here’s what I got: Cardio has not been intense enough; maybe too much sodium - need to monitor; age - I’m getting close to 41 (poor excuse); genetics - thanks Dad.
Here’s my typical food:
B: 4 egg whites, 1/2 c dry oats, 1/4 2% cottage cheese, 1T flax meal, 1t Splenda, 3x shakes cinnamon - make into a pancake - eat with 3/4 blueberries. 12 oz coffee with Splenda and splash of 1/2% milk
OR
1/3 oats w/ 2/3 water, 1/8 c or so dried cherries, aprox 2t brown sugar, 1T flax meal
L: Shake: 8oz light soy milk, 2 scoops GNC Wheybolic Extreme 60, banana, 5-7 strawberries, 1/2 blueberries (usually post cardio or pre lifting)
S: 20-25 almonds - usally post lifitng workout
D: 1c steamed brown rice, 1/2 chicken, gobs of veggies - all stir fried using 1T olive oil and a little bit of sesame oil, reduced sodium soy sauce, 1t plum sauce
S: 1/2-3/4 c 2% cottage cheese, 1/4 Kashi GoLean Crunch cereal, 2t honey
I’m estimating it’s 1600-2000 calories. If I have the time this weekend, I’ll calculate it out.
Drinking lots of water - I don’t measure it.
Workouts: Alternate days - cardio, upper, cardio, lower, cardio, uppper - you get the idea. It’s basically the Body for Life schedule.
I am going to have my hubby take pictures tonight. That will give me a good idea as to how I’m doing. I’m not expecting too much change tho.
I’m going to go do cardio now. Later.
November 15, 2008 at 10:37 am
Hmmm, I am probably not the person to give advice, so I thought I would just leave a message of empathy. I have been working out and eating mostly clean for a month and have seen hardly any results (I still weight the same). However, I have noticed that my clothes fit differently. I have also been poking around at other blogs and noticed that a lot of people who were ultimately very successful, didn’t look that different until after 3 months. I think you have to just hang on and keep going for another 6 weeks. Maybe your body just needs to adjust and you will start seeing the big changes soon? Good luck and keep it up!!
November 15, 2008 at 12:32 pm
And I know that I shouldn’t expect too much after 6 weeks. 1/2" here and 1/4" there isn’t shaby. Thanks for the encouragement!
November 18, 2008 at 7:14 pm
Focus on developing good habits. If you are true to your program the results will come. Good luck.
November 18, 2008 at 7:49 pm
Make sure you are keeping a journal every day. I have lost 30 pounds and over 45 inches in 3 and half years. You need to remember you didn’t gain overnight and it won’t come off over night. If it does, you will gain it back quicker.
Slow and steady is the best way. Watch your sugar grams. You would be shocked at how much sugar is ingested unknowingly.
Good luck and be kinder to your self…you only have ONE you.
hugs,
Teri