Why can't I lose weight?
80784
If you always do the same workout, your body adapts.  Try mixing it up a bit.  Try adding intervals into your workout on the elliptical.  Crank up the resistance or the speed for 5 minutes, then recover for 5 minutes, and repeat.  Or try different equipment for variety.  Try the treamill, bike or stair climber some days.  Mix up your resistance workout, too.  Try pushups and tricep dips for variety.  Do hammer curls instead of normal bicep curls.  Try some new ab exercises, too.\n\nAlso mix up your diet, too.  Eat a variety of fruits and veggies.  You can also vary calories from day to day:  1800 one day, 1500 the next, to keep your body guessing.
589596
You might be able to lose some weight, but for your overall health, you're going to have to learn to like at least some vegetables and fruit.  Try sneaking some in - drink juice, make smoothies, add them to soups, pasta etc., and make a point of trying a new one at least once a week.  Keep trying, and you'll eventually find some you like.
489860
As you age, the metabolism slows and the female hormone levels change.  Both changes make it harder and harder for women to lose weight.  It is another of the unfortunate body circumstances that afflicts women but not men.  Their weight is never influenced by their hormones.  Somehow, we women always  get the short end of the stick.  :)
407795
1300 calories isn't nearly enough to sustain your weight.  You need to eat MORE to lose weight.  Your body thinks it's starving, so it's reserving all the calories you do give it.\n\nYou should make an appointment with a nutritionist.\n\nGood luck, and great job so far!
345989
hon you really can't lose water weight and it's not healthy to try to lose weight quickly. Don't worry about how you look and just try to have fun.
1053476
It depends on your body, but if you're not feeding it enough (and 1,000 calories is not enough) then you won't be able to keep it up, and your energy levels will constantly be low.  You have to eat to lose weight, just make sure you're eating healthy.
37205
It really depends do you need to lose the weight or are you skinny now and still feel the need?  Some people even when they get down to a normal weight for them the still feel that they are not skinny enough, my suggestion would be to talk to you doctor and have him or her see if you need to lose weight.
695363
If you really want to lose weight, you’re going to have a hard battle ahead of you. It’s going to be as hard mentally as physically. You first have to start with your eating habits. This could be a problem, though. Most overweight adults developed their terrible eating habits because of their parents. You have to be able to realize the things you are eating aren’t healthy. It’s also going to be hard because people might not want you to change, especially if they themselves are overweight. There are various reason for this. They may be jealous or may feel they are getting left behind while you’re achieving something. If you’re lucky, you’ll have a real supportive family or friends. Research sites like www.Bodybuilding.com for articles on how to eat healthy and exercise. You could even join the message forum and ask people for help there. They’ll definitely help you, and you could also read other people’s experiences on losing weight.
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I've been researching, and writing on, Nutrition and Health for over 30 years. See on my web site:-  http://www.foodforthought.org.uk/specific_probs.htm#Weight - follow the links for more information on underlying conditions that may be causing you to put weight on too easily. Put them right and you'll find it much easier to lose weight
666740
I have gone through the exact same thing! My diet and excercise never changed yet I managed at first to lose weight then put it back on and even more. Its been over a year now, and once again Im losing weight again! Lets just hope that I dont put any more weight on! My worst problem at the moment though is getting off them, I just cant seem to do it because of the withdrawels!
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I think to lose weight, you need to do a few things:\n\n1. Ask yourself-do you really need to lose weight? Check out some charts from the government on height vs. weight and see if you are in a healthy range. If you are but still feel overweight, maybe you just really need to tone up-weight bearing exercises can help with that. \n\n2. Ask yourself why you want to lose weight? The healthiest answer is for a healthier body. Don't do it to impress anyone or compete with someone else. Do it for yourself.\n\n3. Don't think of it as "diet", think "lifestyle change." Honestly, the only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you consume. No matter what diet book or program you use, the bottom line is calorie restriction...no matter how they package it. \nBut this doesn't mean you have to be a freak about it. Simply make some adjustments to your portion sizes, add some exercise, choose healthier foods etc... These things can add up to burning more calories than consuming-which will end in weight loss.\n\n4. To make it as simple as possible-walk for exercise, eat lots of fruits and veggies, find low calorie alternatives to your favorite, fattening meals (like pizza...which I love...yum!) and reward  yourself for goals met. Also, don't get too hung up on the numbers on the scale or the size of your pants. Try to focus on your energy level, your mood, your complection...how you feel in general. \n\n5. Start slow, don't give up (if you really are overweight) and try to make it fun. Try new hobbies, try healthier dishes, exercise with friends/family etc. \n\n6. Of course, if you may have any health problems-make sure to consult a doctor first.
220643
try lifting weights. gaining some muscle raises the rate at which you burn calories, because it takes more energy to maintain muscle. and it will help you lose the weight.
677935
There isn't just one reason.  Overeating, lack of excercise, poor self confidence, eating foods that are fattening, using food as a crutch, genetics or a medical concition (such as a thyroid problem or congestive heart failure).  Also, a lot of medications can cause drastic weight gain.
488635
hi\n\ngood luck on losing the weight.  \n\nmaybe you can check with your doctor.  maybe she/he can put you on a certain physical regime that would be taylored to you personally.  some sort of exercises that you would be able to do.\n\ngood luck
508012
we all have different bodies and metabolic systems. it varies between people, so there is no average time period to lose weight. so it is hard to say.
1077660
If one exercise is not working for you perhaps your body has already adjusted to it. From what I have read your body adjusts itself to your routine and tries to maximize its own efficiency. Since you have walked for three years, your body is probably already very efficient at walking and is able to burn the least amount of calories possible for this task. This is why people complain that the last 10 pounds are the hardest to lose. But don't give up! Perhaps amp up your routine and start jogging or walking while carrying small weights and swinging your arms. Or change what and when and how much you eat. If all else fails, try a personal trainer or consulting a doctor that there isn't an underlying medical condition like insulin resistance. I am trying to lose weight too so I feel your pain! Good luck.
29944
maybe its your bone structure.. but thats weird you should lose weight with your diet. try to drink lots of water..