Please help- I Dont know why Im not losing BF

**Beth1** · 03-20-2006, 06:57 AM

Hi Everyone:
30 days ago I began a new eating plan. I am 32%BF (very high), 175 pound femail- I don't look flabby & have the potential for a nice muscular body. I have worked out my whole life & always carefull of what I eat. I am eating a minimum 1700 calories per day. I eat six times a day- 28 g prot per meal, 21 carb (only complex) per meal, 10 fat (good fats- udos caps-fish oil, etc.) & 283 cal per meal. I have been doing this w/ out cheating at all for about 30 days. I go to the gym 4x per week- 40 minute cardio mixed w/ weight training. I have only lost about two pounds. Does this make sense?

**Jodi** · 03-20-2006, 07:51 AM

Didn't you and I already go over your diet and I made suggestions already?

Another thing - you can't look at the scale for progress. If you are new to lifting then your body is recomping. Putting on LBM and losing fat so you won't notice it on the scale. Use your mirror and clothes as a guide, not a scale.

**Beth1** · 03-20-2006, 08:06 AM

Yes, you made suggestions which I have incorporated in my diet. Your recs have been very helpful.

I wasn't sure why the scale wasnt showing much; It gets frustrating when i'm trying so hard. I will use the mirror & not the scales as a guide.

Thank you for your help.

**Jodi** · 03-20-2006, 09:14 AM

Be patient

I'm sure you have lost more fat than you think you are. I like to do weekly measurements when I'm cutting. You will see better results doing it that way and it keeps you motivated.

**BigDyl** · 03-20-2006, 09:20 AM

Muscle weighs more than fat. If you gained some muscle, you may be gaining weight but still losing fat.

**Jodi** · 03-20-2006, 09:21 AM

Well technically it doesn't weigh more. If you have a pound of fat and a pound of mucsle, they are each still a pound. The difference is that muscle is smaller in size and takes up less room than fat. A pound is a pound is a pound - that's why using a scale is not always your best option especially for newbies.

**Beth1** · 03-20-2006, 09:45 AM

Thanks- I feel a little better now- I'm going to measure myself more often. I'm pretty sure its the muslce thats not changing the scale(as of now) & I gotta be a little more patient.

I know it takes years of dedication to be where most people on this site are- the advice is great- thank you.

**Little Wing** · 03-20-2006, 09:50 AM

sweat. push your body till you are dripping sweat... then drink a lot of water of course but a daily sweat will work wonders.

**Brutus_G** · 03-20-2006, 10:03 AM

When you take a sheet of paper off a paper towel roll that's full you notice very little difference. When that rolls 80% empty you notice each and every minor sheet taken off it. Lol sorry I'm not trying to sound like sun tzu but i always like this way of looking at it.

Also good for you to get into health and fitness. It is one thing that has made me into a better person.

**katt** · 03-20-2006, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Jodi

Be patient

I'm sure you have lost more fat than you think you are. I like to do weekly measurements when I'm cutting. You will see better results doing it that way and it keeps you motivated.

Beth - I totally know how you feel - it took me about 6 weeks when I started, the scale didn't budge all but 2-3 pounds, but what I didn't know was that I was adding muscle as well as losing fat! It was really frustrating at first - but hang in there! It'll happen.... I agree 100% with Jodi - it takes patience!

**Beth1** · 03-20-2006, 11:36 AM

Thanks for the good words everyone!

**BigDyl** · 03-20-2006, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Jodi

Well technically it doesn't weigh more. If you have a pound of fat and a pound of mucsle, they are each still a pound. The difference is that muscle is smaller in size and takes up less room than fat. A pound is a pound is a pound - that's why using a scale is not always your best option especially for newbies.

Noooo... a pound lead weighs more than a pound of feathers.

Seriously, I know that, I was just saying that she could be gaining more muscle than fat she was losing.

**Beth1** · 03-21-2006, 06:59 PM

I have taken your advice, Jodi- I measured myself. I know you said not to use the scale as guide. However, I am gaining weight (not sure what kind) should I be eating less or more or follow the advice of not using the scale as a guide. (My fiance rec. this diet for me & he doesnt understand why I started gaining- he asked me to post this).

I'll try to leave everyone alone after this

**Emma-Leigh** · 03-21-2006, 08:43 PM

If you are gaining weight then you are eating too much. Simple as that.

You should not be gaining weight - even if you are gaining lean mass at the same time as your losing fat you will not be able to form lean mass at the rate you should be losing (most females would be lucky to add a few pounds of lean mass per month)...

If I were your nutritionist I would want to look at your daily calorie totals and see what was happening...

**Jodi** · 03-21-2006, 08:48 PM

I agree with Emma. Post your diet and exercise. Please include exact amounts and don't forget your pre and post workout meals.

**Beth1** · 03-22-2006, 06:38 AM

7:30- 4 ounce lean turkey meat- about 1/2 cup of beans. 2tbp salsa-1 udo cap- 10:30- protein shake (1 sc) 1/8 peanuts or 1/2 tbp of ext vir olive oil, apple, cucembers- 2 udos cap if I have peanuts. 1 fish oil cap
1:30- 4 ounces chicken, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 tbpn ev olive oil, green veggie- If I dont get 10g of fat from this I will have 1/2 udos cap.
5:00- pre wo-3oz steak, 1/2 cup brown rice, green veggie, 2tbp salsa
8:00- post wo- 4 ounce chicken, salad, about 1/2 cup bean, oil based dressing- 2tbp
11:00- protein shale (1sc), 1 tbp peanut butter (organic). 1 udo cap

Im tarketing around 1700 calories per day. I go to the gym at least 4x per week. I do 45 minutes cardio every other day (trad mill, machines) I weight (4x per week) train targeting on one specific muscle group & do abs every other day. I am taking 1 fish oil cap per meal.

Sometimes a drink a Diet soda & have sf jello. I tryed eating carbs three meals- It was really hard to do as a beginner- when i'm more comfortable & use to eating like this I would like to try that again.

**Super Hulk** · 03-22-2006, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by Beth1

7:30- 4 ounce lean turkey meat- about 1/2 cup of beans. 2tbp salsa-1 udo cap- 10:30- protein shake (1 sc) 1/8 peanuts or 1/2 tbp of ext vir olive oil, apple, cucembers- 2 udos cap if I have peanuts. 1 fish oil cap
1:30- 4 ounces chicken, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 tbpn ev olive oil, green veggie- If I dont get 10g of fat from this I will have 1/2 udos cap.
5:00- pre wo-3oz steak, 1/2 cup brown rice, green veggie, 2tbp salsa
8:00- post wo- 4 ounce chicken, salad, about 1/2 cup bean, oil based dressing- 2tbp
11:00- protein shale (1sc), 1 tbp peanut butter (organic). 1 udo cap

Im tarketing around 1700 calories per day. I go to the gym at least 4x per week. I do 45 minutes cardio every other day (trad mill, machines) I weight (4x per week) train targeting on one specific muscle group & do abs every other day. I am taking 1 fish oil cap per meal.

Sometimes a drink a Diet soda & have sf jello. I tryed eating carbs three meals- It was really hard to do as a beginner- when i'm more comfortable & use to eating like this I would like to try that again.

do max resistance on cardio machine. doing light resistance does nothing

**Jodi** · 03-22-2006, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Beth1

7:30- 4 ounce lean turkey meat- about 1/2 cup of beans. 2tbp salsa-1 udo cap- 10:30- protein shake (1 sc) 1/8 peanuts or 1/2 tbp of ext vir olive oil, apple, cucembers- 2 udos cap if I have peanuts. 1 fish oil cap
1:30- 4 ounces chicken, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 tbpn ev olive oil, green veggie- If I dont get 10g of fat from this I will have 1/2 udos cap.
5:00- pre wo-3oz steak, 1/2 cup brown rice, green veggie, 2tbp salsa
8:00- post wo- 4 ounce chicken, salad, about 1/2 cup bean, oil based dressing- 2tbp
11:00- protein shale (1sc), 1 tbp peanut butter (organic). 1 udo cap

Im tarketing around 1700 calories per day. I go to the gym at least 4x per week. I do 45 minutes cardio every other day (trad mill, machines) I weight (4x per week) train targeting on one specific muscle group & do abs every other day. I am taking 1 fish oil cap per meal.

Sometimes a drink a Diet soda & have sf jello. I tryed eating carbs three meals- It was really hard to do as a beginner- when i'm more comfortable & use to eating like this I would like to try that again.

Could you break this down by macros please.

**Beth1** · 03-22-2006, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Beth1
7:30- 4 ounce lean turkey meat- about 1/2 cup of beans. 2tbp salsa-1 udo cap.
30g Proetin/10g Fat//19g Carb/270 Cal
10:30- protein shake (1 sc) 1/8 peanuts or 1/2 tbp of ext vir olive oil, apple, cucembers- 2 udos cap if I have peanuts. 1 fish oil cap.
28g Protein/10g fat/23.5g Carb/267 calorie
1:30- 4 ounces chicken, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1/2 tbpn ev olive oil, green veggie- If I dont get 10g of fat from this I will have 1/2 udos cap.
30g Protein/10g Fat/25g Carb/315 Calor
5:00- pre wo-3oz steak, 1/2 cup brown rice, green veggie, 2tbp salsa.
26g Protein/8g Fat/25g Carb/200 Calorie
8:00- post wo- 4 ounce chicken, salad, about 1/2 cup bean, oil based dressing- 2tbp
34g Protein/11g Fat/19g Carb/325 Calorie
11:00- protein shake (1sc), 1 tbp peanut butter (organic). 1 udo cap
27g Protein/10g Fat/3.5 carb/170 calorie

-These are meals for today. Thanks for the help.

**Jodi** · 03-22-2006, 11:11 AM

You are only eating 1500 Calories a day. You do not need to eat less than this. Patience........give your body time to adjust.

You are by far NOT overeating if in fact this is what you are truly eating

I say stick with what you have and be patient.

I would switch up 2 of your cardio sessions into HIIT instead of the 45 min. traditional. That will help speed up your nutrient partitioning.

**Beth1** · 03-22-2006, 11:16 AM

Thanks! Everyones recs are very useful. I'm set w/ my eating plan & will be patient.

Thread: Please help- I Dont know why Im not losing BF

Thread Tools

Display

Please help- I Dont know why Im not losing BF

Similar Threads

dont be a hero and dont arm wrestle

Body Wraps and Waist Wraps: The difference between losing fat and losing inches

losing fat without losing muscle

Losing hair while losing weight????

Losing weight, losing strength...need advice

Posting Permissions