Why am I not losing weight??Im muscular but i do have weight to lose..?
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I understand what you're going through...I'm 6'3" and until recently I was 240 pounds. I lift weights 5-6 days a week and have actually gained muscle after losing the 12 pounds. Here's what you're going to need to do...
First...check to see if you are really doing this as hardcore as you think. Before, I have convinced myself that my diet was on spot, only to catch myself eating worthless food like pretzels, trail mix, or granola bars...that food has nothing to offer a guy trying to lower body fat percentage. One of the BIGGEST helps I've found was dropping my intake of oils. That includes any oil, (yes olive oil) butter, peanuts, cashews, peanut butter. It's high in protein but HIGH in FAT CALORIES! You don't need to bulk up right now so eliminate it. Limit the amount of cheese you eat...dairy in general. If you haven't already, switch from reduced milk or D milk over to skim. Every food you eat HAS to offer vitamins or proteins, or it's a waste! This will keep you from losing muscle. Chicken is the best friend you will every have. Eat it daily. Eat two or three eggs a day...poached or boiled...don't scramble or fry em' that takes oil! I boil a dozen at a time and store them in the fridge. Tuna is incredibly helpful.Mix with a little mayo and mustard and lots of celery and onions and some relish...(or however you like it) Drink protein shakes in the place of meals. Buy protein shakes that are low carbs and low calories. Drink half your protein shakes with water...if you are not doing any of this I suggest giving it a try. Once again...every food you eat must have a positive purpose towards getting you the body you want. Eliminate all soft drinks...especially diets! (do a wiki or google on a few of the chemicals on the ingredients label and you'll see what I mean) DO NOT EAT TO FEEL FULL...it takes the body 15 minutes to realize it has enough food. Leave the table wanting more. No compromising for at least 3 or 4 weeks. By then, you should treat yourself to a meal that you want but shouldn't eat (pizza, chocolate for dessert...whatever) Then right back to your goals...Sounds like your exercising well...keep that up too...bigger meals before you train...smaller after. 5-6 a day but only two or three substantial meals. The others are just to keep fuel in the engine! You can do this man, hang in there.
it is because you are gaining muscle
You answered your own question...you're gaining muscle and muscle weighs more than fat. Keep up the good work and soon you'll notice a difference.
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