Weight loss questions....?

Question

I have been trying to lose weight for the last few months - for the past few weeks I have been keeping a food and exercise journal. I am currently quite overweight - 5'4" and 270 lbs. I am also lactating which increases my caloric requirements. Based on all of the "calorie calculators" I have used, I supposedly need to take in 3300 calories per day to maintain my current weight. Now, I do 30 minutes a day on an elliptical machine, at a heartrate of about 160. This supposedly burns about 500-600 calories. I also do heavy farm chores for 30-60 minutes a day. I eat 1600-1900 calories a day, and somehow I am gaining weight (about a pound a week). Can someone tell me how this is possible? What am I doing wrong here?

Update:

I can't eat any fewer calories than I do now or I will stop making milk.

Update 2:

I guess I should add that I eat no more than 4 oz of meat in a day, never red meat (only lean white meats) and very low refined carbs - no simple sugars. Largely my diet consists of fruits/vegies and whole grains.

Answer 1

I was overweight before. And I know many people would disagree with what I have to say, but how I lost a load of weight was going on the vegetarian diet. I stopped eating all animal products, nearly vegan. I am still a vegetarian, but I do eat cheese and ice cream. Hope it helps. Lemme know if you have any further concerns.

M

Source(s): Six Year Vegetarian. 5'2 125lbs

Answer 2

have one to two alcoholic dricks daily instead of more

Answer 3

eat chili for a couple of days research shows that chili peppers boost your metabolic rate burning 50 more cals a day

Answer 4

cut down your own christmas tree

Answer 5

vanquish hunger with volumetrics

Answer 6

Chew thoroughly chewing each bite 30 times before swallowing

Answer 7

crank your ipod as you walk at 3 5 mph for 23 minutes

Answer 8

if you re having trouble getting started make a small move such as starting an eating log or buying walking shoes you re three times more likely to follow through if you start with small gestures such as these

Answer 9

trying eating 1500 cals a day u will lose weight fast

also stay away from bread

Answer 10

eat a fiber filled apple before a meal to help you feel full faster