Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Why can't I loose weight?!?

I am 5'6" and 128 pounds, and I can't seem to loose weight! I am not only a vegetarian, but also eat gluten-free. So why can't I seem to slim down? This is what I eat on an average day:

Breakfast: 1 Chiobani Greek Yogurt (150 cals) plus 30 cals of rice chex

Snack: Apple

Lunch: small caesar salad, dressing on the side, with soy chicken and no crutons/cheese

Dinner: tofu stirfry made with peppers, tofu, seasoning, lettuce, and tomato (no oil or butter)

I try to fit exercise into my day, usually about an hour or so, but I'm about to start cross country running so that takes care of that bit :) So why can't I shed the pounds?Why can't I loose weight?!?
You can't lose weight because you're not eating enough. I know this sounds completely backwards but it's true. If you eat too little throughout the day you're metabolism is thrown off. In addition, when you exercise your body is trying to burn off calories, but you have no calories to burn!



You need to double your daily calorie intake because you eat next to nothing. If you are an athlete doing cross country running, you're going to need to be fit with body at it's optimum health. Eating not enough will slow you down %26amp; have your body sluggish %26amp; unhealthy.



Increase your fruit/vegetable %26amp; whole grain intake. Also, DRINK WATER because not only do you need this as athlete, but water helps you lose weight (%26lt;-----just read this a few days ago).



You don't weigh very much, but as a runner you probably mean you want to shed 5-6 lbs., right?



Good Luck with your Running!
Ok i don't know what you look like but from your description you don't really sound fat. If you do an hour a day you've probably built up lots of muscle anyway and put on weight that way, muscle also helps burn fat quicker. If you really think you look fat you could always try straightening your hair and growing it a bit it won't lose any weight but it will make your face look slimmer-i've got a really round face and with curls i look really fat. As for clothes just wear baggier clothes until you lose the weightWhy can't I loose weight?!?
I am 5'6'' and I am about 130 lbs and a size 5/6. If I was any thinner I would look anorexic. I think you need to calm down with all the dieting.

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