I am a 19 year old female with no medical issues. I currently weight 166.2 pounds and I would like to go down to at least 156 pounds. I have been eating healthy by cutting down on sugar, salt, carbs, and fatty foods and incorporating more vegetables, fruits every now and then, protein, and fiber into my diet. I have been working out vigorously at the gym for an hour and a half at least four days a week. However, I have not lost even one pound. At best, I am keeping my weight steady, and I do not know what else I can do! My legs are a lot of muscle, and I carry most of my fat around my stomach, and I want to get rid of it, but I have been unsuccessful. I am becoming increasingly frustrated because my mother, who is 50 compared to my being only 19, can start eating healthy and moderately exercising and she'll lose weight in no time. What can I do?
Answered by Jamie Kerem What can you do? You can stay consistent! I do not know how long you have been sticking to this regimen, but if it hasn't been longer than 4 weeks, don't expect mind blowing results. It takes time + consistency + patience to equal noticeable results.
I also know that muscle carries more density than fat, so while you may be losing fat, you could also be gaining muscle in your legs (which are already fairly musclular). This could cause the scale to stay stagnant and your frustration to rise. Don't get hung up on the number, and rather use the mirror as your objective viewpoint. While you're looking in that mirror, focus on what you are doing right and the little changes you see vs. what you hate and what needs improving. It's okay to notice what needs work but do not place blame and negativity upon yourself or you will get nowhere
You could try switching up your cardio routines. Try so high intensity interval training, circuit training, or tabata, and switch up the types of cardio exercises.
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