Reason for little to no weight loss?
Here is my problem. I have been overweight since I got in an accident when I was 3 and was in the hospital for about 6 months. I have had a continuing struggle with my weight. I have joined gyms, clubs and talked to personal trainers. I have talked to a doctor when I was younger (and had health insurance) and he said I "just need to push away from the table sooner). Now I am older and no health insurance. Now I am 26 and almost 400 pounds.
I have been working out for a month, eating 2000-2500 calories a day, and making sure to eat 3 main meals and 3 snacks. I drink at least a gallon of water a day. I workout 4-5 times a week and do the following routine.
Start with 8 minute warm up, then do 45-1 hour of high intensity weight training then finish with 35 minutes of Cardio. I burn 750 calories with the cardio and (as per the trainer there) at least 750-1000 with the high intensity weight train.
A few years ago I did the same work out routine and eating schedule. Over 8 months I lost maybe 20 pounds. That's only 2.5 pounds a month, not really a lot. I have always been told that men lose weight a lot faster, but I do not.
Some background info on me, besides the accident.... I am a vegetarian, I eat plenty of protein, get more than enough fiber and all other vitamins from my food.
My question is, what is wrong with me? I have always been told it might be my Thyroid, but I dont know if thats it or not. I dont have health insurance but want to get skinnier and see some results from my workouts and eating habits. Any suggestions or opinions???
October 4th, 2010 - 15:41
You will lose more body fat eating protein and fat (don’t eat protein alone) than not eating AT ALL. To lose weight fast eat all you want but nothing but meat, eggs, healthy oils, mayo, butter and half an avocado a day (you’ll need added potassium). Keep your fat percentage high. Adding in green vegetables & some cheese will continue weight loss but at a slower pace.
If you starve yourself, your body will freak out and will want to store every ounce in case it doesn’t get nourished again. You need to give it adequate nourishment so it doesn’t slow your metabolism down to adjust for lower calories.
Simple carbohydrates (sugar, flour, bread, cereal, pasta, potatoes, rice) triggers insulin which can store the calories you eat into fat. The more protein you eat the more the fat burning hormone glucagon is released. The more carbohydrate you eat the more the fat storage hormone insulin is released.
High insulin levels unbalance other hormones. Controlling your insulin level will balance out other hormones & allow human growth hormone (HGH) to be produced naturally so you will gain lean muscle even without exercise. Any exercise will greatly increase your muscle mass with high HGH levels.
Reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass will have you in awesome shape in no time. Good luck!