- Oct 14, 2005
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Hi all,
I'm looking for some sports/athlete experts to help me figure out what I'm doing wrong.
I used to be 270 pounds. Now, I'm 200. I successfully lost about 70 pounds just by working out, running, and eating right.
Here's what I do on a daily basis:
If I go to the gym, I do the 30 minute eliptical program, or I run 1.5 miles on the treadmill at around 7.0. If I run slower than that, I get shin splints =(
If I run on the beach, I run about 2 miles, in about 20 minutes.
I do this at least every week day, but sometimes weekends.
My weight has hovered between 195 and 202 now for a good 5-6 months. Its frustrating because I'm not losing anymore weight, though actually some of my clothes have gotten too big, which makes me think somehow I've lost some more fat around my belly even though it isn't showing up on the scale.
But I have hypertension. And I finally got off the medicine for it, and now it hovers (naturally) around 120/80 to 140/90. I'd love to get rid of those times when its hovering around 140/90.
Can anyone tell me what the best way to lose more weight and more body fat and get into better shape would be than I am now? Should I force myself to run longer, such as 2.0 - 2.5 miles? Or should I run slower so that my run is longer?
Should I look at my diet more than I do? Though I don't think its that bad. Its pretty good actually.
Any advice would be appreciated! The first 70 were easy, these are hard. My goal weight is around 180 and about 15% body fat.
I'm looking for some sports/athlete experts to help me figure out what I'm doing wrong.
I used to be 270 pounds. Now, I'm 200. I successfully lost about 70 pounds just by working out, running, and eating right.
Here's what I do on a daily basis:
If I go to the gym, I do the 30 minute eliptical program, or I run 1.5 miles on the treadmill at around 7.0. If I run slower than that, I get shin splints =(
If I run on the beach, I run about 2 miles, in about 20 minutes.
I do this at least every week day, but sometimes weekends.
My weight has hovered between 195 and 202 now for a good 5-6 months. Its frustrating because I'm not losing anymore weight, though actually some of my clothes have gotten too big, which makes me think somehow I've lost some more fat around my belly even though it isn't showing up on the scale.
But I have hypertension. And I finally got off the medicine for it, and now it hovers (naturally) around 120/80 to 140/90. I'd love to get rid of those times when its hovering around 140/90.
Can anyone tell me what the best way to lose more weight and more body fat and get into better shape would be than I am now? Should I force myself to run longer, such as 2.0 - 2.5 miles? Or should I run slower so that my run is longer?
Should I look at my diet more than I do? Though I don't think its that bad. Its pretty good actually.
Any advice would be appreciated! The first 70 were easy, these are hard. My goal weight is around 180 and about 15% body fat.