getting a bit dis heartend with exercise

[dizydosydoll]

HI
I have been trying to loose weight so have started to exercise I do a fast walk around the block which takes around 45- 50 mins, I have also been watching what i eat but not been to strict like having crisp (quavers) at dinner.
Im a size 14 and am not expecting miracles after only 2 weeks but i havent even lost a pound!
Was wondering if im not losing weight after this time should i increase the time/distance or just do more days a week, doing 3 at the mo!
TIA

[grumpii]

Vary your exercise and routes to keep it from becoming too boring. Steadilly increase your cardio vascular workout as you get fitter, the pounds will start falling off. Muscle wieghs more than fat though, so initially as your muscle mass increases you may not see the benefits on the scales but your body shape may alter. Well done, keep it up, swap the crisps for an apple;)

[PinkFizz]

I am training for the Race for Life and have been for 6 weeks now. I started at 15 mins walk 3 times a week and can now do 5km(just over 3 miles) in about 40 minutes, also 3 times a week. I didnt see any difference whatsoever for about 4 weeks but now my shape has changed quite a bit My thighs and bum have really toned up, all my trousers,jeans are loose and I have lost about 11lb. Keep going - it will be worth it!!

[dizydosydoll]

Thanks, I am on holiday in october and need to get in shape quick, I do feel better for it paul thats for sure just am a bit to eager to see results though, i really need to tone up my stomach but am waiting to loose the weight first before doing sit ups.
Grumpii cant i keep the crisp would 1 packet of crisp a day make that much difference there only 87 cal a pack.
Thanks for the support ;-)

[dizydosydoll]

well done pink!

Have you been dieting as well?

I do fell more toned on my bum and the other day my boyfriend agreed yeah it does feel tighter and i said as appose to what and he said mush,cheeky sod!

if i lost a dress size and was toned i would be happy dont want to ake it to extremes.

[PinkFizz]

Yes I have been eating pretty healthily as well. I have already gone down a dress size so it proves if you combine eating well with exercise it really does work!

[Jay70]

Hi dizydosydoll,

I used to walk to work and back every day which was about 3 mile and included a long hill but apart from toning up and feeling fitter I didn't actually loose any weight. What I would suggest doing is adding in a little bit of gentle jogging as this really does burn those callories. i.e start off with a 10 min walk to loosen up then run for a few mins then walk again for 5 min etc and then warm down by walking again. This isn't as strenuous as just jogging all the way and seems to work really well for me. You also dont tend to get as stiff. You can vary the jog walk ratio . I used to do this when I was training for half marathons and I found I built up fitness and lost weight much quicker. You dont start to really burn callories and loose weight untill you you get into the cardio zone of workout intensity which you dont tend to do with walking. But be carefull and dont over do it or else you end up going backwards. You must have rest peiods too. Hope this helps.

[PinkFizz]

Also, get a tape measure and measure yourself - waist,hips and chest etc. You would be amazed how your statistics a alter even when your weight has hardly changed.

[abranei]

You need to hit the cardio zone approx 70% of you aerobic capacity.

Chart how many calories you eat in a day and make you eat the same amount each day. If you eat 1500 calories a day and your not losing weight reduce you intake by 200 a day. At the end of week if you still havent lost weight keep reducing by 200 cals a day (1000 a week) until you lose weight. Keep at that calories level until your fat loss stops and again reduce cals by 200 a day until you loss fat again.

Run or swim for 30-60mins 3-7 times a week

Dont eat sugar, sweets, cakes etc eat fish, chicken veg and be careful of potatoes.