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I've been working out for 6 weeks, 4-5 days a week.  I do 45-60 minutes of
cardio 4-5 times a week (elliptical, running, cycling, I change it up) plus I add  
strength training 3-4 of those days.  I get my heart rate to where it should
be.  I have good eating habits - I'm a water drinker only, I eat at home 6 days
a week where I plan and prepare low fat, heart healthy meals, whole grains,
fruits/veggies, etc.  I do struggle with craving sweets at night but I usually
satisfy that with a little cereal or dark chocolate.  I try to keep treats for a
meal on the weekends.  I have not lost any weight, nor am I noticing a
difference in my clothes.  I took off 40 lbs. 6 years ago but didn't get rid of
my bad habits until recently so I'd putt it all back on.  I should lose about 80
pounds but I'd be happy with 50.  I'm 5 ft. 8 and currently 255 lbs.  I have low
cholesterol and low blood pressure.  My thyroid is functioning just fine.  
What's happening here?  Why have I worked so hard for nothing?

Answer
Lisa-

Well simple fact is you have to be eating more then you are burning off. Two things I see are the food choices which are very dependent on likly carbs like grains, im guessing starchy veggies, and low in fat. None of which are good for losing weight. You need to eat fat to lose fat. That and adding protein which has a High TEF, thermic effect of food, which means it uses a LOT of energy to digest itself and is muscle sparring. I would base each meal on a whole protein source. get your good fats in, fats are directly liked to brain health, cell health, and general health, they are the precursors along with cholesterol to your hormones as well, get your mono and poly unsaturates, and saturated fats and avoid trans fats. fats and protein will keep you satisfied longer as well. base your carb intake on green veggies and some fruit.

Training LIFT and not pick dumbells but real weights with big compound moves moves that use a LOT of energy are hard and that will have you burning energy for hours and days after you do the activity. It will also preserve and build muscle which in a sense is your metabolism muscle is expensive and burns a lot of calories. base your training on three hard resistance training sessions a week aimed at getting stronger and performance, NOT a ton of reps with pink dumbbells. The lifts that makes guys BIG make women HOT and tight.  Then tack on 2-4 cardio sessions and maybe a walk when ever you can.

after thats its just making it habit eat great 95% of the time and the other 5% you can let go have a lil fun

For more info you should join our free discussion forum, you will get lots of great advice and discussion there www.teamstaley.com start a training log. We can help with training, diet and then give advice on supplementation

Phil
www.staleytraining.com

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