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Wnat to lose but am gaining???HELP!

parko03 Posts: 156 Joined: 2004/01/28	2004/02/17, 09:19 AM Hello, I am relatively new to working out in general. I am 30 yrs old and am training for navy boot camp. For two months now I have been jogging/walking 2 miles a day. Do as many push ups and sit ups as I can a day and numorous other cardio type exercizes. I HAVE to lose 5 pound to be in standard to go to boot camp. I have lost 5 inches througout body but have gained 2 pounds. I understand that I may be building muscle and it is heavier than fat but facts are that I have to lose 5 pounds. I am 5'10" and weigh 181. I have been on a 1200-1500 calorie a day diet. I have to eat if Im working out. Am i eating too much or too little. Any suggestions as to why this is happening and how I can lose pounds while working out. I think this is realistic, as far as goals go, so why is it not working after two months. I am getting seriously discouraged. Please help a newbie. THanks. Misty USNR -------------- It is no fun to be normal!!!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/02/17, 09:28 AM I dunno for sure, but that doesn't seem like a lot of calories to me, especially if you are working out. Just to live, your Basal Metabolic Rate, you need about 1600 calories. Here's a site to calculate the BMR http://www.summithealthcenter.com/fitness/fitnesscalculators.htm BMR is the calories you need just to live... ie: blink, sleep, sit... the basics. I'm not sure about the biology of it all, but you may need to increase what you eat and be sure what you are eating is the right stuff. t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
parko03 Posts: 156 Joined: 2004/01/28	2004/02/17, 09:34 AM I checked it out. It says I should eat 1632 calories a day. The problem is I am eating healthy and often. But the things I eat are just not adding up to 1600. What should I be eating to meet this without it being bad for me. I am concentrating on protien and fruits and veggies with some carbs. misty -------------- It is no fun to be normal!!!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/02/17, 09:44 AM Do a search for bbfit1's Grocer's list for bodybuilders. It has a fantastic variety of foods on there... -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
parko03 Posts: 156 Joined: 2004/01/28	2004/02/17, 12:13 PM How do I do that? Kinda dumb, I know, but Im simple. -------------- It is no fun to be normal!!!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/02/17, 12:15 PM hahaha.. right down at the bottom of this page is the "Search Fitbuddy" bar... type in Grocers list and it should come up in the search window... ;) t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
parko03 Posts: 156 Joined: 2004/01/28	2004/02/17, 12:16 PM OH! told ya It was dumb. Thanks ;) -------------- It is no fun to be normal!!!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/02/17, 12:18 PM You're welcome! And there is no such thing as a dumb question! hehe....
parko03 Posts: 156 Joined: 2004/01/28	2004/02/17, 01:25 PM Hey tim, thanks for all the help. BTW, I just checked your profile. Work in radio Huh, Me too. How cool is that. THanks again. -------------- It is no fun to be normal!!!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/02/17, 01:52 PM No problem.... and yup.. been at this radio thing for ten years... explains why I need the exercise! ahha.. where abouts are ya? -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
parko03 Posts: 156 Joined: 2004/01/28	2004/02/17, 01:55 PM As much as I am on my feet its amazing I need to work out. I work in the promotions department for 5 stations in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Va Beach/Norfolk area. -------------- It is no fun to be normal!!!
Shakkai Posts: 142 Joined: 2003/12/05	2004/02/17, 03:37 PM Just thought I'd pop in a line since this was only between Tim and Park. LOL HI TIM! HI PARK! -------------- Look Life in the Face
Shakkai Posts: 142 Joined: 2003/12/05	2004/02/17, 03:37 PM Just thought I'd pop in a line since this was only between Tim and Park. LOL HI TIM! HI PARK! -------------- Look Life in the Face
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/02/17, 03:39 PM hahaha... HI! back.... t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/02/17, 03:49 PM I just want to dispell a misconception here. That muscle does not way anymore than fat. Lets think about it a pound of feathers compared to a pound of potatoes. Whats the common link? A pound is a pound!!! Muscle has a greater density then fat but does not weigh more. well Good luck - Mike -------------- I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it is gone past me I will turn to see fear's path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain
parko03 Posts: 156 Joined: 2004/01/28	2004/02/17, 07:05 PM well if thats true, how the h*ll am I gaining weight. Im just getting agravated because I am busting my butt and gaining weight. I can run with better time and do more pu and su. but I need to lose the lbs. It just don't make any sense to me. misty -------------- It is no fun to be normal!!!
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/02/17, 07:28 PM I went through the same thing when I started on the program. The weight will come of when you reach an equalibreum. Dont get discouraged you might need to create a greater caloric defecit to get the fat to burn off. -------------- I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it is gone past me I will turn to see fear's path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain
konary Posts: 98 Joined: 2004/02/10	2004/02/17, 07:56 PM Hi, Parko03. If you have to loose that 5lb fast, lay off the strength training for a while. I think because you are gaining muscle, the fat you loose won't show on your overall weight. Doing cardio only you will loose both fat and muscle, but you will loose your 5lbs sooner.
parko03 Posts: 156 Joined: 2004/01/28	2004/02/18, 07:38 AM I have until may to make this happen. I have already noticed changes in my strength and stamina. I don't really get sore anymore either so I believe I've reached a new level(I think). mmaibohm...What do you mean greater caloric deficit? You mean cut my calories more? If I do that, where should I make sure my calories are coming from so to not burn myself out. Misty -------------- It is no fun to be normal!!!
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/02/18, 11:17 AM I would say to keep protein high, carbs medium, fat low. Look for good qualty carbs and good clean fat sources like nuts. Good Luck - Mike -------------- I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it is gone past me I will turn to see fear's path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain
laura-jane Posts: 1 Joined: 2004/04/15	2004/04/15, 10:14 AM i have been goign on diets for over two months now and i have gained so much more weight i am 144 now and its nto musle im 5'5 what i need is a diet plan you can give meto help
konary Posts: 98 Joined: 2004/02/10	2004/04/15, 10:39 AM What kind of diet and exercise are you currently doing?
Valrash Posts: 155 Joined: 2004/03/16	2004/04/15, 03:15 PM I don't know how navy regulations are, but in the Army they measure your neck and waist size percentages to equivlate bf% that is if you are above your weight height limit. It is a good idea to cut your caloric intake to lose the fat and gain the muscle. And a mmaibohm was saying, muscle grow's more densly than fat, that means that a greater concentration of muscle cells can from in an area than fat cells meaning that they both weigh the same but more muscle can fit in a smaller area than fat equivlating the gaining of muscle weight over fat weight. It may be a good idea to talk with bb1fit about this, he seems to have a better handle on how to lose the fat and possibly how to hit that weight mark that you want without hindering your muscle growth. My 2 cents.:cool: -------------- A determined mind is the best weapon in any situation, a strong body is the road to victory. G.R.C.
candice_cap Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/04/26	2005/04/26, 04:42 AM ok i dont understand, why i feel to tired to exercise....like i can do the diet thing, but when it comes down to even thinking about exercise, i get tired...what can modivate me to getting started, and how much walking do i need to be doing, or (exercise period)..im 20 yrs old and i weight 175..but what confuses me is that,i where a size 11 jr.pants, and a meduim jr. shirt...... and ppl tell me that i look like i weigh about 145-150...help!!! im confused:(
princess_101 Posts: 1 Joined: 2008/09/15	2008/09/15, 04:30 PM hi my name is cassandra and all my life i have been the fat one. i weigh 170 and i need to weigh one fifteen. i cant fit into any of my clothes and i constantly have to give them away. i just dont feel confident anymore. i hate myself at times. what shuld i do