Gym-Stall?

[charley27 164]

So I have been going to the gym every day and not losing a single pound. When I don't go to the gym, I lose. Should I not go every day? Could I just be building muscle and not fat? I had a 'stall' at week 3, 6 and now 11. It's getting really frustrating.

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Have you talked to a personal trainer about setting up a good workout? It is my understanding that you need rest days between strength training days.

I swim and mix up my workout. I also don't swim every day.

Also, keep in mind that you won't see a change on the scale every day. You may be setting yourself up with unrealistic expectations. Weighing less frequently may be a great strategy for you.

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. If you intend to lose a significant amount of weight, you will experience stalls.

[Caribear 184]

How long have you been going to the gym every day, and what kind of workout are you doing?

[KristenLe 5,980]

Are you increasing your Protein and Fluid since working out?

[charley27 164]

I definitely increase my Protein and Fluid. I do the elliptical for about 1-2 miles. Then every other time I go I do arms and legs the. The days I don't, I stay on elliptical longer.

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[BigViffer 3,545]

If you are wanting weight loss, distance on a machine is irrelevant as is resistance. The only thing you need to focus on is your heart rate. Your heart rate should be 130-ish or thereabouts do truly be in cardio mode. Weight lifting can of course increase your heart rate, but not to the levels you are wanting. That being said, more muscle mass means more calories will be used for fuel.

My recommendation is not to focus on the "destination" of 1 or two miles, but stay on that elliptical for 45 minutes with the sweat pouring off you and your breathing is accelerated.

[Christinamo7 4,042]

and realize that breaking down and building up muscle usually makes you keep a little extra Water. hang in there, you'll get there - but even with working out there will be stalls - and maybe some long ones. it will be ok!