checking back in after several weeks

[lavalillie]

I think I need some help/tweaking with program and any feedback is helpful.

I am doing wts 3 times a week 2 exercises per body part- example- lunges and good mornings, some squat jumps or jumping jacks, biceps, triceps, push ups, and one back exercise. It is taking me about 45 min or so with the jumping jacks,etc mixed in to keep HR up.

Tuesday, thursdays- Interval training on eliptical or Hill outside- 2 min recovery, 2 min medium, 1 min very high intensity for about 30 minutes. OR spin class
On the weekend- hike or mtn bike. I also do some yoga in the evenings.

Diet-

before workout- 1/4 cup dry oats, whey powder, almond milk
After- 1/4 cup dry oats, whey powder, almond milk, 1 brown rice wrap
snack- turkey, spinach, brown rice wrap (130 cal. made of brown rice)
Lunch- apple 30 min later- steamed veggies turkey, spinach, wrap
snack- apple and almonds OR chickpea salad
Dinner- chicken and steamed veggies
Steamed almond milk maybe some protein powder if I am still hungry.

I dont seem to be really losing any weight and i would like to lose 5-8 lbs and continue to gain muscle.

Am I doing this correctly? I just feel like I should be really seeing some results but everything is standing still and has been for a while. I know I am a little stronger but dont see a huge difference in body.

thanks for any help or what works well for you..
How are other people eating? Do you track cal? How much are you exercising?

[vamp]

you should take a front, back and side "bathing suit" pic every couple of weeks and do tape measurements to determine how your efforts are affecting change.

A scale tells you your weight regardless of wether its fat or muscle. Setting a goal of weight is difficult to acheive because your body could be sacraficing muscle to acheive it or you can't reach it because the "excess" weight you want to lose is actually muscle.

SO if you set a goal of a dress size or a 1/2 dress size or a pant size, etc. or number of inches around the waist it is an easier to accomplish goal with better visual affect!

Cheers

[DianaB]

How long exactly have you been training for now?

[lavalillie]

ok- that is a good idea- I will get some pictures taken as well.
I have been training a little over a month.

[vamp]

just remember to be realistic with your goals. For example, 10 lbs a week loss is a bad goal, but 1-2 lbs is realistic and healthy. A pant size in a month is possible but 3 is unrealistic. Body transfermation, health, weight loss, healthy size gain all take time. Patience and consistantly working towards your goals will get you to them healthily and safely and make it easier to maintain once you acheive your goals.

Cheers