Starting weight: 319 lbs
Age: 32
Height: 5' 8"
For the past two and a half months, my friend and I have been trying our hardest to lose weight. We've changed our eating habits (no fast food, slurpees, soda pop, etc) and have added healthy alternatives such as oily fish (salmon, sardines), avocados, Quinoa, nuts, veggies, fruit, whole grains, and even green tea We have cut down on our carb intake as well.
And of course we have been exercising, as we have a three month long bootcamp challenge at work.
Once a week we work with a fitness trainer, where we do a "circuit". The other days of the week, we walk on the treadmill or do the elliptical trainer and/or lift weights.
I understand that lifting weights gives you muscle, which means gaining weight but I should be at least losing something more than 5 pounds within a 2 and a half month time period by changing my lifestyle. Something is not right.
I get enough sleep. I eat enough but not too much (around 2800 cals per day). I exercise. I get enough sleep on a regular basis. I don't have a thyroid problem. I drink 8 cups of water per day. I'm obese and I haven't lost any weight in a month. I've flat-lined. I need help. Please!
Thanks,
Kristy