excercise advise

[swalker007]

I have been dieting and excersising 4-5 times a week for 3 month and have lost a stone - my weight has now Plateaued- I have been doing 3 Aqua aerobics lessons and gym twice a week (25 mins on cross trainer � 6km on bike � 2 km running/fast walking and various weights for arms and legs( in all it take approx 1hr 20 mins.) I was speaking to someone recently and they suggested changing my exercise routine � any suggestions?

[barry1010]

Try measuring yourself instead of weighing yourself, or try using a fat measuring device. You are building muscle, which weighs more than fat but isn't as bulky.

[sinistra]

There is a theory that your body gets used to too much of one thing and it then becomes ineffective. Could you try swimming perhaps or just go for a long brisk walk instead of the gym? I agree with Barry that measuring may be better than weighing; you can lose inches without losing weight.

Good luck with your weight loss.

Jayne

[Oneeyedvic]

Hiya, I have gone through similar things - I have so far lost 4 stone in a similar way.

Couple of tips which work for me.

If I have been really good for about 4 weeks and notice that I have plateaued, I have a f*** it day and eat lots of crap food. This kick starts the weight loss again. Not sure why, but it works every time.

I got 'stuck' at 14st 6 - I go to the gym at least 4 times a week and go on cross trainer for just over an hour at a time. I like to get my heart rate around 150 - but in the last few months have found on the cross trainer that I now struggle to get it over 135.

I have now started to cycle to work - and that helps a lot. My heart rate is pretty much at 150-160 for the duration of the ride.

I would definitely measure your heat rate (get a monitor http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/423781/garmin-f orerunner-50-sports-watch-w/ if you can as the gym ones tend not be so accurate)

[swalker007]

thanks all for taking the time to help!