If you can't lose weight - the 1st thing you want to do Starting tomorrow is...

Write down everything you would normally eat & drink (except water) and do this for about 1-to-3 days (if the amounts & types of foods you eat vary each day - you do want to do this for 3 days or more) but after 1-to-3 days...

Go to a website like FitDay.com, aCalorieCounter.com or caloriescount.org to see how many calories are in all the foods you're eating and then you're going to add up all those calories to get the total number of calories you're eating for each day and after you've done that...
Go here & use this weight loss calculator to see if you're eating the right amount of calories each day to lose weight and...
If you're Eating TOO MUCH then you simply need to cut back on what you eat, eat the right amount of calories to lose weight, and focus on eating mainly weight loss foods but...

If you see that you've been eating the right amount of calories & still can't lose weight...

You need to Double check and make sure you counted your calories correctly by re-checking the serving sizes & amounts of the foods you eat because usually...

Whenever you THINK you may be eating the right amount of calories to lose weight and you still can't lose weight... You more than likely miscalculated your calorie intake so go back and Double & Triple check your calorie intake using FitDay.com, aCalorieCounter.com or caloriescount.org and...
Even though it's very hard NOT to lose weight while eating mainly weight loss foods - the bottom line is this... if you eat TOO MANY calories - You'll gain weight or not lose very much weight at all and another thing you want to check on is...
When you use the weight loss calculator - Make sure you don't overestimate your activity level and ONLY COUNT the activities or exercises you do that ARE NOT part of your regular job (even if it's an active one) or regular daily routine or...
You may need to switch over to eating better quality weight loss foods and if you're still sure you're eating right & still can't lose weight...
You should also be patient and expect to lose only 1-to-2 pounds a week and this is especially true if all you're going to do is Diet or Cut calories to lose weight and one more thing...

If you can't lose weight even though you're eating less than 1200 calories a day then...

You need to See Why Very low calorie diets (VLCD) DON'T work for everybody and Look at How Not To Lose Weight and then...
You need to Go here to see how you can start losing weight again after being on a VLCD and also...

Start exercising If you're not losing weight or... If you're exercising & still can't lose weight...

Read numbers 1-thru-5 from the article called "How to break out of a Weight Loss Plateau" to see how to exercise better to lose weight but more importantly...
See if you're working out hard enough to lose weight but to make things simple...
Just start doing fat loss intervals and that'll probably be the only thing you need to do to solve your "I can't lose weight problem" but...

DO NOT make any excuses for not exercising so...

Look at fast weight loss tip #1 and How to lose weight at home If you don't have time to exercise or...
If you think exercise is too hard - Start off by doing phase 1 of this weight loss workout program here or...
If you're TOO Lazy or lack the energy to exercise - Look at how to get motivated to lose weight plus watch this video of how a lady lost 112 pounds in 5 months to motivate you to exercise to lose weight fast and...

Here's 5 more reasons why you may not be able to lose weight

1. You sleep less than 5-to-7 hours a night...

Your body produces a hormone called Ghrelin which makes you hungrier so you'll eat more & gain weight when you don't get enough sleep but when you do get enough sleep...

Your levels of the hormone Leptin are normal & Leptin makes you more satisfied & not hungry (Leptin means "thin" in Greek) - Read fast weight loss tip #21 about sleep & weight loss

2. You have TOO much STRESS

Your body produces another hunger hormone called Cortisol which makes you overeat to deal with the stress you're having causing you to gain weight so if you're getting stressed out a lot... Go here to learn how to deal with your stress so you can lose weight

3. You may have Hypothyroidism or other conditions

Hypothyroidism is a condition where your thyroid is not functioning at a normal level making your metabolism slow and only a doctor can diagnose you with Hypothyroidism but you can learn more about Hypothyroidism symptoms here and...

Sleep apnea, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Cushing's syndrome, and Metabolic syndrome can also cause you not to lose weight.

4. Are you on any Drugs that may cause you to gain weight?

Antidepressants, Steroids like Prednisone, Migraine Medications like Depakote can all make you want to eat more to gain weight and...
Antihistamines like Benadryl and Sleep medications can slow down your metabolism which slows down your weight loss and...
The extra estrogen in Birth Control Pills can cause you to put on up to 5 pounds of excess water and...

This all doesn't mean you should STOP taking the drugs you need to help your condition but at the same time.... If you're trying to lose weight it's best to ask your doctor for alternative medications to prevent weight gain and...

It's also a good idea to see your doctor right away if you 'unexplainably' gain weight while on a new drug even though you know for sure you're eating right and staying active.

5. You may be retaining excess water weight making you bloated

Eating too many bad foods & salty foods + not drinking at least 1 liter of water everyday will cause you to retain water and put on "false fat" so...

Make sure you eat mainly the low-sodium weight loss foods here & drink enough water to flush out any excess water weight

You can also Look at all this stuff if you can't lose weight...

Put any questions or comments you have in the box here below & by the way... I'm Adrian Bryant & I will make you Look Good Naked - See the success stories if you don't believe me!

Segofam

#1 - forget about points and go here to see if she is eating the right amount of food to lose weight

#2 - There's nothing wrong with your exercise - you just need to change things up - Go here and look at numbers 1-thru-5 on how to change up

Adrian Bryant | 12.07.09 - 5:58 pm

Hi, my wife weighs 209.44 pounds, at 5 " 4', she is quite heavy and has not had any success in losing weight. We both walk for an hour every night and sweat - keeping our heart beats at around the 80% of maximum - we count points like weight watchers say up to 18 points, and are very strict about it, but she is getting heavier. She is desparate to lose weight, what else can we do?

Segofam | 12.07.09 - 6:23 am

Princess

Go to NowLoss.com/8

Adrian Bryant | 09.24.09 - 10:52 am

Hi there.. I really hate my body and Im only 12 but i weigh 80+ KG!! I noe lyke omg.. Pls help me.

Princess | 09.24.09 - 10:41 am

Suzy

See NowLoss.com/15

Adrian | 09.21.09 - 7:54 pm

I gained around 60 pounds during my pregnancy and I lost around 40. I want to lose the last 20 pounds and have not been able to lose anything lately. What is the best diet for me to follow? Thanks in advance for your help.

Suzy | 09.18.09 - 12:01 am

Christian

at your weight and height - I recommend NowLoss.com/50

Adrian Bryant | 08.06.09 - 8:55 pm

thanks i checked it out but..what would you recommend me do to lose it...you have alot of good info..i just wanna know from you

Christian | 08.06.09 - 7:26 pm

Christian

You probably have chest fat instead of man boobs

Go here to lose man boobs or chest fat

Adrian Bryant | 08.04.09 - 4:26 pm

I have a question..i been living with man boobs for years and im sick of it...is there a way i can get rid of them...??? im 5'6 i weight 194lbs and im 18 years old..please help

Christian | 08.03.09 - 11:40 pm

Honey !

Try green tea instead for energy + fat burning

the coffee isnt bad in your case if it helps you workout harder but overall...

I think green tea would be better

Adrian Bryant | 08.03.09 - 10:16 pm

Adrian....

I take coffee as my energy booster.. Is it ok? Without coffee I can't stick to my exercise routine. I take coffee everyday for my breakfast and I'll do my workout for 1 - 2 hour at 6.00 p.m. I feel so energertic. But I dont know wheter coffee is good or bad for me.

Honey ! | 08.03.09 - 9:55 pm

MKnight

your main problem is that YOU & YOUR body are used to the same workout

Go here to see how to lose weight again

Adrian Bryant | 08.01.09 - 11:24 am

Hi Adrian,
Great site, great info.
I am at my wits end with my weight.
Stats: Female, age 36, height 5'3 and 140lbs. I workout 6 days a week, 5-6 days cardio (3 days a week spinning classes, 3 days of 35min. jog/walk on treadmill or DVD video. 4 days a week of body sculpting.
I think I eat about 1200 calories a day.
Goal weight is 115-120lbs. I quit smoking for 20months now and that is when the weight came on. 15 pounds gained roughly. I've been working out this way and eating right for a whole year and scale is not budging. What am I doing wrong? HELP

MKnight | 07.30.09 - 9:11 pm

Christian.G

what is your weight and height?

how many calories are you eating?

Adrian Bryant | 07.28.09 - 9:18 pm

Hello i have a question..i workout mainly everyday..heres what i do. i ride my bike for about 30 minutes, i walk for 30 more minutes go home, do 50 sit-ups 100 crunches 20 push-ups and 50 squats. now i wanna know if im doing something wrong or something right with this exercise..cause im not seeing any results and i would like to lose weight before my school year begins

Christian.G | 07.26.09 - 10:17 pm

Honey

Look at how to lose weight without counting calories for your answer

Adrian Bryant | 07.20.09 - 4:28 pm

hi Adrian...

Can i take fruits as much as i can daily? I use to take fresh Lychee, Guava, Watermelon, etc.

Should I limit the fruits intake as well? Some people say, Fruits also contains a lot sugar, so that it will increase our weight if we take it more.. I'm so confused about this..

Thanks

Honey ! | 07.19.09 - 10:55 pm

Sofie

Your calories are okay but losing last 10 pounds is more about increasing exercising intensity with intervals.

See NowLoss.com/i and this workout plan to lose last 10 pounds

Adrian Bryant | 07.18.09 - 10:05 pm

Hi, I'm just turned 20, I'm 5"7 and I weigh 130.5lbs, I know thats considered to be a healthy weight, but I need to lose some stomach weight because I feel like its still sticking out a little. I've been going to the gym for over a month now and have lost 11lbs doing cardio and weight training, because I started off at 141lbs, However, I want to get down to 120lbs or atleast lose my stomach fat halfway through August. I am eating healthy, I cant eat meat except for turkey or fish... but I've still divided up my nutrition. I am eating about 1200-1300 calories a day, do I need to cut back on the calories some more? I've been snacking on fruits and almonds, my diet basically consists of cereal, fruits, green tea, almonds, milk, vegetables, green tea and an occasionly turkey sandwich or some cottage cheese. I try to get in atleast 120 crunches a day, I am seeing some Ab formation, but the fat is still there, preventing the definition I wanna see. Is it possible to lose 10lbs by mid august? I really need to, I just dont know what more I can do. I was hoping you might have some suggestions for me .

Sofie | 07.16.09 - 12:54 pm

Avik

How many total calories are you eating a day and as for working out...

Only do my fast weight loss workouts a total of 4x times a week plus...

Look at how to lose weight faster

Adrian Bryant | 07.11.09 - 12:22 pm

I was 183 lbs,just a week ago..
and now its 189 .(am 18 years old).whats the big problem?i am doing about 60 min workout,every single morning,,,why is this happening to me? before doing exercises i was at at least stagnant or increasing weight by very less..
(I am also maintaining my food routine after 3 hours,i eat little..and m not felling hungry at all)
Please tell me,what to do? I am maintaining my food routine pretty well,just tell me about exercises!

will it be okay if i loose.600 calorie everyday?

should i follow you exercise in youtube..(Fast Weight Loss workout exercises to lose 5 lbs. a week)& (Quick weight loss workout to help YOU Lose 15 pounds fast) 3 and 3 days a week. (i.e 6 days work out of your exercises plan)..will it help?

Avik | 07.11.09 - 11:20 am

Bobbi

My main suggestion for you would be to increase the intensity of your workouts by walking faster or even jogging and not increasing the time plus...

Here's other ways to lose weight again

Adrian Bryant | 06.26.09 - 8:40 pm

I was 299 pounds on the 1st of February and I've managed to make it 241. It seems that since the beginning of June...I've hit a wall and can't seem to get the scales to move anymore. I am eating between 1200-1500 calories a day. I started doing 75 minutes a day on the treadmill about two weeks ago to try and bump it up and get things moving again but no such luck. I am still eating well and according to my heart rate monitor I am burning about 1100 calories per workout. I feel the scale should be moving. I am really at a loss for what to do? I still need to lose 78 more pounds to reach my goal (I am 5' 8" female, with a large frame or athletic build...I would like to be 162 pounds) Any suggestions?

Bobbi | 06.25.09 - 1:28 pm

a person may halt at weight loss due to his intensity automatically lowering because he has lost weight

ibi | 06.20.09 - 3:54 am

angelamiller1

Stress can be a factor only if that stress is causing you to overeat.

can you please tell me again your weight and height, # of calories, and what exactly you do to try to lose weight and...

Have you looked at how to speed up weight loss here yet?

Adrian Bryant | 06.20.09 - 6:55 am

Adrain,

I have been doing all the right things excercising trying to eat right and drink alot of water and watch how many calories to eat but i am at a stand still and want to know what can i do to help speed up the weightloss more, and also can stress be a factor i my weight stand still.

angelamiller1@yahoo.com | 06.17.09 - 3:05 pm

maggietaylorxo

Can you explain to me more in minor or major detial waht exactly you have been doing and...

Have you been here to speed up weight loss?

Adrian Bryant | 06.15.09 - 7:50 pm

I have been doing everything i possibly can on this site to help me lose weight. I am 130 pounds and 5"0. Could you explain to me why I cannot lose weight? I have a great metabolism and everything.

maggietaylorxo | 06.15.09 - 1:03 pm

BeBe,

YES - that would be okay

Adrian Bryant | 05.01.09 - 10:05 am

Hi Adrian, I have a question. I don't like eating fruits, but i do love drinking juice. I just bought this real fruit juice blender. Is it okay if I drank naturally fruit juice than eating fruit? are they same?

BeBe | 05.01.09 - 12:05 am

Turkessa,

NowLoss.com/50 is where you start

Adrian Bryant | 04.06.09 - 6:25 pm

I am a 5'1, 200lb, 32yo African American woman. I had a baby a year ago and I then weighed 150. After I had the baby, I weighed 225. I am working and don't have the income to go to the gym. The only thing I can do for exercise is walk. I realllly need to get back into my pre-baby clothes and I don't know where to start. I bought Hydroxycut Hardcore, but haven't been so consistent with them because I can't get to the gym. I just need to know how and where to start! I want to lose 30lbs by May 25th. Please help!

Turkessa | 04.06.09 - 2:04 pm

salwa,

I need way more info

1. tell me everything (all 100) things you tried

2. your weight and height

3. are you staying active

4. etc

Adrian Bryant | 04.04.09 - 5:08 pm

hi

i really gave up because i tried maybe 100 kind of diet to loose some extra weight that i gained but after some time i had the weight maintainance ,so i tried many times to get weight off but my body refused ,so what can i do to break this weght maintanace and loose some weight.

honest-girl-321@hotmail.com
thanks
salwa

salwa | 04.03.09 - 3:48 pm

Kaname,

Truthfully and matematically speaking...

There's not much she can do.

She lost her weight on a fad diet in which she basically ate nothing so guess what...

Even if she ate 1200 cals a day - she's going to gain some weight back and what I recommend is this...

She can go to NowLoss.com/15 and do that plan and the diet & exercise combined should prevent her from balloning to over 120 pounds.

Before your friend thinks about doing fad diets again -have her read...

How NOT to lose weight and...
Why VLCD may or may not work

Adrian Bryant | 04.02.09 - 6:27 pm

Hello,

Recently, my friend and I started a diet together so we could be supporting each other along the way. But sometime during it, her diet turned into a liquid only one and she drank nothing but water and had one 100 calorie snack for two weeks (she was 120 pounds and 5'3" to start with and now she's 111 to 115-ish lbs), now she's scared she may blow up like balloon if she eats again.

What should I do for her? Is there anyway I can help her not blow up past 120 lbs. and get her body as normal as it can get for her condition?

Kaname | 04.02.09 - 4:10 am

k,

Go to NowLoss.com/50

ADRIAN BRYANT | 03.05.09 - 7:46 am

im kinda new at this
im 17 years old 176 pounds and 5'4 i really want to lose about 35-40 pounds by this june
i drink a lot of water durring the day and exercise about 3 times a week for an hour
can you help me?

k | 03.04.09 - 8:56 pm

Chrissy,

You need to see how to break out of a weight loss plateau

Adrian Bryant | 03.03.09 - 8:27 pm

Hello, I have been at the weight loss game for 2 years now. I started off weighing 195 and I am 5'7". In my first 8 months I lost 30 pounds. I needed to lose 50. The next 10 months after that I couldn't lose any more weight. Now in the last 6 months I have put back on all the weight even though I have been eating around 1500 calories a day and I exercise for 30 mins to an hour at least 5 days a week. I don't understand why I would be now gaining weight. As far as I know I am doing everything right. I am so tired all the time and have no energy. What can I do to start losing weight again and stop the gaining?

Chrissy | 03.03.09 - 3:04 pm

#43

trina,

I've heard of slim in 6 but I don't know too much about the exercise regimen so you could DO one of the workouts here to boost weight loss and/or look at how to break out of a weight loss plateau and...

I think it's a little too early to panic but...

please stay in touch so we can both figure this out and get you losing weight

Adrian Bryant | 02.05.09 - 5:21 pm

#42

Thanks for the reply...

I been doing Slim in 6 for the last week and also some cardio (1 hour a day or more) and just joined a gym today.

I weigh 156 and I'm 5'1

I don't get it! HELP!

trina | 02.05.09 - 2:59 am

#41

trina,

What's your weight & height?

what diet & exercise are you doing other than 1200-1400 calories

Adrian Bryant | 02.02.09 - 6:32 pm

#40

Is it possible to hit a plateau already on the second week? I been eating between 1200-1400 calories per day. I went out the other night and had some sushi (nothing defried) and some miso soup..and gained 2 pounds that night. What's wrong? I don't get it.

trina | 02.01.09 - 11:32 pm

#39

As,

Actually - nothing is wrong with your plan if you lost 1.5 kgs in 2 weeks but...

You may want to eat more because Very Low Calorie diets stop working after a while so See why VLCD may or may not work and...

If you're going to go on a VLCD -make sure you eat at least 1200 calories and you want to eat 4 (NOT 2) small meals a day and...

Your exercise plan is okay but if you want to lose faster... Look at 1-thru-5 here but overall...

1.5 kgs in 2 weeks is a good start - it's not like you're NOT losing anything at all

Adrian Bryant | 01.06.09 - 8:53 am

#38

Hi
Can u advice what is wrong with my diet...I start already one month..and i already stop take dinner..usually i only take breakfast (small portion ) and lunch (also small portion) and i drink more than 1 liter perday...

Already 2 weeks, i do the exercise (either jogging / walking) for 1 hours and in the evening i will do more exercise (jogging/gymball/situp) about 1/2 hour..

Yet my weight only drop about 1 1/2 kgs..

FYI : my weight 75 kgs
Height 5 ft 2 in
Age 33
Please advice

As | 01.05.09 - 11:33 pm

#37

wangela8,

If you workout like you're doing now and eat FIVE smaller 300 calorie meals (1400-to-1500 total) then taking the Benadyl may not have any serious effects on your weight loss goals but of course...

If you see you're not losing weight - First...

Look at how to break out of weight loss plateau before you think about not taking Benadyl and you may want to ask a doctor for alternative medications you can take to fight allergies that won't impede your weight loss

Adrian Bryant | 01.02.09 - 3:03 pm

#36

Adrian, I love your site and your workouts. Thank you.
I take 2-4 Benadryl a day to lessen the symptoms of serious allergies. (not doctors orders)
With workout and healthy eating, will the Benadyl prevent me from losing weight? I would like to know how serious of an impact it has on my weight/weight gain/loss. I weigh 180 pounds and am 5'6". I eat around 1400-1500 calories a day and work out four times a week.

wangela8@yahoo.com | 01.01.09 - 8:24 pm

#35

heatherdwalsh,

How's your diet?

How many total calories are you eating and HAve you looked at how to break out of a weight loss plateau?

It could be a simple matter of you changing your exercise, exercise longer, and/or exercising more intensely to break out of your weight loss plateau and...

how tall are you?

Please get back to me on this so we can both figure this out to help you lose weight

Adrian Bryant | 12.04.08 - 4:43 pm

#34

I'm 37, and just had a baby on 8/29. I gained 7 lbs in Sept/Oct AFTER I came home from the hospital. I'm nursing, excersizing (started HipHop Abs, didn't work this time but has in the past, now using Slim in 6 for two weeks) and eating right. I haven't lost a thing. No weight, no inches. I'm drinking water, I don't smoke. I've had always an easy time losing weight in the past. Not my thyroid, I checked with Dr. It's been about 1 1/2 years since I excersized so I should be considered "new" to excersizing. What is wrong? The biggest I've ever been is 135. I'm now 155 and it's killing me. I sweat my butt off for an hour every day and I'm so bummed!

heatherdwalsh@gmail.com | 12.04.08 - 1:16 pm

#33

ughhh,

I don't think you have anything serious to worry about since you do know what's causing you to gain weight so basically...

Stick to weight loss foods which are low sodium and drink water and you may want to eat less carbs at first to flush out all water weight

Adrian Bryant | 12.01.08 - 6:43 pm

#32

Thanks for the water suggestion but i binged again last night on sodium full food and i can see the water in my arms. This is getting nnoying. I might just throw out all this food-sad I have no self control. I just feel like my whole diet is slipping. And I only gain in my face, butt, and thighs-all very noticiable spots. Any help to how to stop it?

ughhh | 12.01.08 - 8:17 am

#31

ughhh,

There's no need to be depressed

the good news is that even though you gained 10 pounds - you still look good! but...

I doubt you gained 10 pounds of fat in one week just by eating trail mix and remember this...

The MAIN way you gain weight is if you eat too much while being unactive so just simply...

Cut back on what you eat while getting more active is the basic step you can take and if you have gained water weight...

You want to cut back on carbs and too much salt because that makes you gain water weight and to lose water weight fast...

Look at this video here

Adrian Bryant | 11.30.08 - 12:22 pm

#30

I am 5'11'' and have gained 10 lbs in the last week from eating trail mix. s this water weight? I am normally so careful and now I am balooning non stop. I am underweight @ 115 but I have always been and I like being thin. I m getting very depressed and don't even wanna get outta bed. What should I do?

ughhh | 11.29.08 - 11:06 pm

#29

Esther,

First of all - don't panic it's only been a week since the scale hasn't moved in a positive way for you but...

Look at these 11 ways to break a weight loss plateau

Adrian Bryant | 10.31.08 - 9:45 pm

#28

Adrian,

First, here are my stats:
48 years old
female
5'6"
caloric range: 1200-1400 daily
exercise: "Walk Away the Pounds", 3-4 miles daily and walking outside 2-3 miles 3-4 times weekly. Honestly, I do very little strength training (I know, but it is so boring!).

I started this weight loss/healthy living on August 2nd of this year at 205 pounds. On 10/19/08, I was at 175.8, which was awesome in that short time span. However, I cannot seem to go any lower, and actually am fluctuating from 176-180 pds throughout the week. Any suggestions on what I can do to continue my weight loss? I am getting discouraged at this plateu.

Esther | 10.30.08 - 10:49 am

#27

Dawn,

What are your workouts like and Are you eating weight loss foods to get your 1500-to-1900 calories to speed up metabolism and/or have you seen these metabolism boosting tricks plus...

Have you also Read 10 ways to quickly break out of a weight loss plateau yet?

Adrian Bryant | 09.21.08 - 7:22 pm

#26

I am 5ft 7 in and 196 lbs, cliniclly obese. I have been trying for a year to lose weight and all I have done is gain. I work out for 1.5 - 2 hrs 5 -6 days a week and eat very healthy. I eat 5 times a day and consume between 1500 - 1900 cals/day. I started to go to the doctor and he just gave me a bunch of medicine. At my last recheck the meds were not moving my thyroid levels at all. I am sooo frustrated. I want to be that hot mom that can play for hours with my kids, but all I feel is frustrated. My weight is just stagnet. Help!

Dawn | 09.21.08 - 11:35 am

#25

Laura,

Have you Read 10 ways to quickly break out of a weight loss plateau yet?

Adrian Bryant | 09.20.08 - 9:00 am

#24

I am a tiny gal 5'0 I normally weigh around 97-100lbs....Well after the birth of my second child a few years ago and 2 years of breastfeeding my body is like you cant lose....I have tried it all.I walk 2 miles daily.I workout with cardio weights daily in the am before brekkie.....I have been living on 90 cal protien shakes beacuse that keeps me full and having a normal dinner of veggies and lean meat.I drink alot of water take vitamins.........I feel good all day but lose energy around 4:00pm.....My legs are ok but my love handels and tummy is a big ol tire.....I am 130lbs thats to big for a girl of my height please help I am open for any advice.I honestly eat small portions and very clean.I dont drink soda,eat candy,or pastas?????

TIA

Laura | 09.19.08 - 3:38 pm

#23

Jessica,

Read 10 ways to quickly break out of a weight loss plateau First but I can tell you right now that you want to do a different exercise or weight loss workout because your body is used to walking & jogging and...

Look at this to lose belly fat

Adrian Bryant | 09.18.08 - 11:13 am

#22

Hi! I am a 19 years old and a college junior. Since starting college I have gained 25 pounds. I am 5' 2 1/2" and I weigh 140. I have a very small frame, and I'd like to feel like myself again. In May, I had relationship problems and I dropped down to 127, but I have since gained every bit of it back. I have been dieting. I also walk to class and purposefully take 2 hour walks each day. In addition to this, I jog about 3-4 times a week. But I am not losing weight! Instead of losing weight, I actually gain weight if I go over my caloric recommended or I don't exercise for one day! I am frustrated beyond belief, and I am so depressed about my body image. I'm actually crying as I am writing this. Please help me! I have gained most of this weight in my belly area, and it makes me look pregnant (and I can guarantee you I am not pregnant!). Thank you so much!

Jessica | 09.17.08 - 11:11 pm

#21

Hi adrian....

thanks a lot.. your tips of weight loss plateau really help me..

i start losing INCH & weight again...

thanks

Honey ! | 08.15.08 - 12:38 am

#20

Stuck,

It's going to be hard for your to lose weight because...

#1 - At 5'3 and 110lbs you're weight is NORMAL and...

#2 - You look good already and...

#3 - Most women would kill to have a body like yours but more importantly...

People who are not overweight and who don't have much if any weight to lose simply WILL NOT lose weight that fast or not at all and if you want to look better...

I suggest you do these body sculpting exercises for women

Adrian Bryant | 08.17.08 - 10:53 am

#19

For the past three years I've been 5'3 and 110lbs. I feel completely dissatisfied with myself, and I have a full time job, a husband, and no time to go running and do the kind of excersize I;d love to do. How can I loose 10lbs of fat and still maintain my lifestyle???

Stuck | 08.14.08 - 9:51 pm

#18

Honey,

Go here to get motivated again and The complex carbs on this page will give you energy

Adrian Bryant | 07.22.08 - 10:07 am

#17

hi Adrian.. it's me again... now, i feel like very lazy and i got no energy to do my exercise such as cycling, swimming or briskwalking....

i'm so fed-up with this situation !!!!!..

is there any solution?? is there any food/fruits can boost my energy level....

please help me.. thanks

Honey ! | 07.22.08 - 3:07 am

#16

Honey,

Read 10 ways to quickly break out of a weight loss plateau once you hit that plateau and contact me if you ever need help

Adrian Bryant | 07.16.08 - 9:36 pm

#15

Hi... Adrian,..

I'm from Malaysia... I loved your blog so much.. it's help me a lot.. i've lost 10kilogram within 50days without any medicine !!!

Now, i follow your advise to hit the weight loss plateau... Wish me luck !!!

Honey ! | 07.16.08 - 9:25 pm

#14

Amanda ,

Read 7 ways to quickly break out of a weight loss plateau to see if that can help

Adrian bryant | 06.26.08 - 9:22 pm

#13

I just finished my freshman year at college and am going through an extremely difficult period in my life. I gained about 10 pounds at school but decided to go to the gym religiously to shed them in the winter. (I'm only 5'3" so every pound is noticeable.. plus I was heavy to begin with). Now, I've started eating healthier and drinking tons of water, as well as maintaining my gym routine, but have not lost a pound.. and I've been healthy for about 7 months! I don't know what to do, because my weight has always been an issue for me but now I am the most depressed I have ever been. Any suggestions?

Amanda | 06.20.08 - 2:28 pm

#12

JP,

Good luck on your new found motivation to lose weight and if you need any advice or help - just contact me

Adrian bryant | 06.13.08 - 8:52 pm

#11

Adian,

I am a 50 ish yr old white male who needs to lose about 80 lbs. I used to be very active until I compressed discs in my lower back almost ten years ago ( I did this weight lifting). Since then I have lost my desire to exercise (since I can't do what I used to do ) and I eat. I do work long and odd hours so at times diets are difficult to maintian, yet I am committed now to start something and finish it since I must get this weight off.

Thanks,

JP | 06.13.08 - 8:38 pm

#10

Dea,

The best advice i can give you is to go on this advanced weight loss plan here - it's basically for people like you who are not overweight that are trying to lose 10 pounds

Adrian Bryant | 06.04.08 - 6:50 pm

Adrian,
I am 5'3" and 125lbs. I am trying to get back down to 115. I weighed 135 when my ex left and lost the 30 lbs in about 1 month due to stress. I think my body may have gone into starvation mode since. I don't eat a lot (think $20/week on food) and am trying to kick the junk food habit (I love baking). I was warned this might happen since it was so hard to gain weight initially. I did a new workout tonight and am paying special attention to form and technique. Any other ideas?

Dea | 06.03.08 - 11:05 pm

dea,

The main thing you need to do probably is to change up your workout routine by doing somehting totatlly different.

See how to break out of weight loss plateau

And how much do you weigh now and what exactly is your diet?

Adrian Bryant | 05.30.08 - 12:58 pm

I lost about 30 lbs while going through my divorce. For 1.5 years I couldn't gain weight. It has now been 2.5 years and I am gaining weight rapidly. I haven't decreased my workout ( I lift weights 2-3 days/week)and dieting is not working. What can I do?

dea | 05.28.08 - 8:11 pm

Marie,

Sure it can! Stress makes your body realease a "weight gaining - muscle losing" hormne called cortisol that mainly makes you gain belly fat

and if you couple that with inactivity and bad eating habits you're creating a recipe for weight gain and by the way...

The cortisol that's released from your STRESS causes you to eat unhealhty

Just find a way to fight stress and then go to NowLoss.com and find an easy weight loss program you can use

Adrian Bryant | 04.20.08 - 3:26 pm

I have been in a stressful on and off again relationship for close to 3 years now. When i started dating I was about 225 at 5"8 and now I'm at 255. Can this help cause weight gain along with not being as active and eating unhealthy?

Marie | 04.20.08 - 3:02 pm

Puddin,

Read this to break out of your weight loss plateau:

Adrian Bryant | 02.22.08 - 10:13 pm

I lost 60 lbs successfully. I didn't stop eating. I learned to eat better. I excercised. I currenlty choose to keep the same practices that worked for me. I have chosen not to go back to any bad eating habits.
I over came cravings and all that stuff. I don't have a problem with apetite control. I don't over eat.
Yes, I still need to lose more, only my body doesn't getit. 344 is where I started. I juice, I eat fruit and veggies. My glucose is normal, I drink water. NO soda. No sugar. minimal carbs mabye three times a week.
I have heart failure so my excercise is limited. And I had to limit water intake due to fluid build up. I don't believe injumping from diet to diet. I just stay on my plan of eating better.
I cut out dairy. no cheese.
I don't have high cholesterol. Never had that. Basically I have done all the recommended things.
It worked for a period and now as if my body refuses to go on, it just won't. What can I do?

Puddin | 02.20.08 - 11:10 pm

You probably heard this before but I'm going to say it anyway...

"YOU DON'T NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT!'

You're already beautiful and I can tell that by not looking at you but...

To answer your question - you're struggling to lose weight because you don't have too much to lose -it's as simple as that but...

the best way I can help you is to direct you to this page here:

lose your last 10 pounds

Instead of losing weight you may want to focus on toning up more if you're really that self concious:

adrian bryant |12.31.07 - 7:56 am

I've recently been on the Atkin's diet for about 3 months. I've lost about 10 pounds but can't seem to lose anymore. I added exercise to my diet and lost about two more pounds but I'm stuck. I'm about 120 pounds now but I'd like to be about 110. i want to try another diet because I want to lose more weight and Atkins is apparently unhealthy but the minute I eat carbs my weight starts to rise. Can i stay on my Atkin's diet and lose more weight?

arieckegonzales06@wou.edu | 12.31.07 - 1:11 am