Weight-Loss Not eating enough to loose weight?

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I am a 40 year old guy, 230 lbs. 5 ft. 11 inches. 45 in. chest and 38 inch waist. I think I might be described as a Mesomorph. If I could only drop 20 pounds... I lift weights religiously and can move a lot of weight. I also do intense cardio on an elliptical 3 times a week. Basically, I am in the gym 5 to 6 days a week.

I analyzed my diet on Livestrong.com. The site wants me to consume 2250 calories a day and yet I am pushing my limits when I eat 1600. I went on my wife's Weight Watcher's account and I am eating around 34 points a day (which is "on point" for a guy, or so I read), but with my exercise, I am allowed to up my intake to around 41. My diet is pretty healthy, from what I can tell. My carbs are mostly natural (veggies and fruits), very little processed stuff. A good amount of protein too.

My weight has been very static. One would think that by eating fewer calories, I would loose weight just by default. But no... Have I basically slowed down my metabolism to the point where my system is holding on to every ounce? I feel like I am eating all the time, and as a result, I'm seldom very hungry.

Any thoughts on this? How could I up my calorie intake without packing it on at my waist? I am clearly doing something wrong. I am not looking for 6 pack abs, but I would like less "love handle." That is typically where I put on my weight... there and my lower back, a bit in the belly. Your suggestions are appreciated!

Cheers!
-M
 
Yes it is a good strategy and really good for health and less eating is very accurate for health because less eating makes you more energetic.
 
metadog said:
I am a 40 year old guy, 230 lbs. 5 ft. 11 inches. 45 in. chest and 38 inch waist. I think I might be described as a Mesomorph. If I could only drop 20 pounds... I lift weights religiously and can move a lot of weight. I also do intense cardio on an elliptical 3 times a week. Basically, I am in the gym 5 to 6 days a week.

I analyzed my diet on Livestrong.com. The site wants me to consume 2250 calories a day and yet I am pushing my limits when I eat 1600. I went on my wife's Weight Watcher's account and I am eating around 34 points a day (which is "on point" for a guy, or so I read), but with my exercise, I am allowed to up my intake to around 41. My diet is pretty healthy, from what I can tell. My carbs are mostly natural (veggies and fruits), very little processed stuff. A good amount of protein too.

My weight has been very static. One would think that by eating fewer calories, I would loose weight just by default. But no... Have I basically slowed down my metabolism to the point where my system is holding on to every ounce? I feel like I am eating all the time, and as a result, I'm seldom very hungry.

Any thoughts on this? How could I up my calorie intake without packing it on at my waist? I am clearly doing something wrong. I am not looking for 6 pack abs, but I would like less "love handle." That is typically where I put on my weight... there and my lower back, a bit in the belly. Your suggestions are appreciated!

Cheers!
-M
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Well, the problem is that you can't control where weight goes on. That is genetics. It sounds more like you hit a plateau. There is no sure fire way to get past one. your best bet might be to try slowly increasing your calorie intake for a short time then cut it back. Like I said, there is no sure fire way around it.
 
I say exercise AND diet is the way to go! Do ab exercises. Look up some on youtube. And eat a lot of fruits, carrots, and celery and peanut butter.
 
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