It seems that I have stopped losing weight i run 3 miles a day and in the begining i was losing up to 5 pounds a week i was 380 got myself down to 230 but it seems that i have come to a stop for some reason it seems that i cant lose any more weight and trust me its not like im skin and bones by any means there is still a nice amount to be lost. Any ideas im gettin real frusterated here weeks of workouts down the drain!
why is it that im not losing weight anymore?
- Thread starter RB Trucking
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so your saying im gonna have to run longer to start losing weight again?
6-4.5
230
what do you think my ideal weight should be?
230
what do you think my ideal weight should be?
This is just me, but your ideal weight should be what you feel happy with. Don't get caught up on what society says is the ideal weight for you height. If you feel good about yourself then you look good.
As far as not dropping weight anymore. Try doing your workout in reverse, or instead of using dumb bells switch to barbell or cable exercises. Everyone always talks about muscle memory. Your body adapts to what you are doing to it, so you have to fool it. More reps with lighter weight or less reps with heavy weight. Just have fun with your routine. You don't have to feel totally fatigued when you get done with you workout to feel like you have accomplished something. Speed up for shorter distance on your runs or slow down for longer periods. Do sprints one day then a up tempo short run the next then a slower tempo long run. Just some ideas for you.
As far as not dropping weight anymore. Try doing your workout in reverse, or instead of using dumb bells switch to barbell or cable exercises. Everyone always talks about muscle memory. Your body adapts to what you are doing to it, so you have to fool it. More reps with lighter weight or less reps with heavy weight. Just have fun with your routine. You don't have to feel totally fatigued when you get done with you workout to feel like you have accomplished something. Speed up for shorter distance on your runs or slow down for longer periods. Do sprints one day then a up tempo short run the next then a slower tempo long run. Just some ideas for you.
Well you weigh a bit more than me...but I have no idea what your body type is. We are the same height about, although I am not that "big boned" of a person I sort of am, but not like Linesman build. I know alot of people that are far shorter than us, and weigh more than us and are perfectly healthy.
Ideal weight and height...yes it should be what you want but also what is healthy. That can also mean don't lose too much fat because that's just as bad as having too much.
Ideal weight and height...yes it should be what you want but also what is healthy. That can also mean don't lose too much fat because that's just as bad as having too much.
A lot of this depends both on how big your frame and bone structure is, and on genetics. Everyone naturally has a different body fat percentage that falls within their healthy limits. What's healthy for you may not be healthy for someone else, and vice versa. And as far as your lean mass, I have a slender frame, so at 6'1" I'm still very light. At the same time, a lineman that's 6'1" could easily have a hundred pounds on me and still be healthy, because a lot of that weight is lean mass, (bone, cartilage, muscle, tendons). Just remember that ultimately, your goal should be health, and achievement relative to your personal abilities. Absolutely keep working, and change up your routine, but be driven by goals that are within the context of your health and fitness capabilities, not someone else's.
What about intensity? Are you keeping the same pace? If so, then this might be a cause. Have you tried hills? HIIT? Mix it up. Maybe try walking, that can be a pretty good workout. Walking keeps resistance on your legs all the time while running you are airborne without resistance. Variation is the key.
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A lot of wise things said already. It really depends on your body type. Big bones are heavy! So is muscle. Fat is relatively light compared to it's mass. The only caveat is that too much fat IS unhealthier than not enough. We do not need much fat, and too much is a burden on the heart. (Of course if you're a sumo wrestler you'd want it...
). At nearly 6'5" 230 might be just right provided you have a robust body type.
I have the opposite problem. I'm a slim/scrawny 6'2" and weigh 172. Then again, I'm thin boned. My weight can drop easily and I have to make myself eat to maintain it. Personally, I'd like another 15 pounds of muscle though I'm not unhappy with my strength and endurance now. No hurries.
I guess it's what you can do with your body that ultimately becomes the personal question and challenge. Ideal sports for me are cycling, rock climbing, trail running, and pole vaulting (should I ever try!). So maybe you too should try to vary your activities and see what you and your body like.
Good luck.
Philip
). At nearly 6'5" 230 might be just right provided you have a robust body type.I have the opposite problem. I'm a slim/scrawny 6'2" and weigh 172. Then again, I'm thin boned. My weight can drop easily and I have to make myself eat to maintain it. Personally, I'd like another 15 pounds of muscle though I'm not unhappy with my strength and endurance now. No hurries.
I guess it's what you can do with your body that ultimately becomes the personal question and challenge. Ideal sports for me are cycling, rock climbing, trail running, and pole vaulting (should I ever try!). So maybe you too should try to vary your activities and see what you and your body like.
Good luck.
Philip