Group: General Diet & Nutrition

General Diet & Nutrition
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

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Need help/suggestions - gained weight!

chandratech
chandratech
Posts: 1
Joined: 2009/05/04
United States
2009/05/04, 08:16 AM
Hi,

I am now at 186lbs (5.6'). I have been working out (cardio - treadmill) on and off for quite a while (2 years - 3 times a week on an average). Recently, my doctor has asked to lose 15 pounds. Joined a fitness club 3 weeks back and have been working out (cardio again) for about 1 and half hours every day (800 cals on an averge) and have been minding what I eat (counting cals!) - EVERY DAY. I was shocked when I check my weight yesturday - I thought I would lose at least 2 pounds but surprisingly I gained 3 pounds. This was devastating, frustrating and discouraging. I am unable to understand, what I missed.

Can some one please help me get back on track. I just to lose 15 pounds. Also, which one is more efficient - treadmill or eliptical?

I would really appreciate your time and help.
7707mutt
7707mutt
Posts: 7,686
Joined: 2002/06/18
United States
2009/05/04, 09:26 AM
First lets clear up somthing, working out is not cardio. Cardio is just that cardio. Lifting weights is working out. And that seems to be something you are NOT doing. I would add that in and see what happens...also look to your diet plan make sure you are eating what you think you are. As for which is better, I say which machine do you like the best...?

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