I Exercise and Eat Healthy. Why Am I Gaining Weight?

Hi, I am 43 and I work out 5 days a week; I do 1-2 miles of running and I do 30-40 minutes of weight training, plus I do yoga in the morings before work. In doing so I have been able to keep and maintain my weight to 110 pounds and I stand 5'3". Unfortunately, like the expert has said your are not doing enough to prevent weight gain. You need more time in the gym, or doing other activities. Hope things turn out well for you.

I have been in a similar situation (mid 40's), and can tell you that when I record what I eat - every bite -- the pounds come off. I have to exercise 4-5 times a week in order to keep my weight where I want it. Calculate the number of calories you burn in a day (bmr) and keep track of your food intake, and you will probably be shocked. I was, since I feel like I do not eat a lot! My friend referred me to www.myfitnesspal.com. It's a great site to do this. Good luck!

Try cutting about 200 calories per day for a week. For example, try swapping a granola bar for grapes, skip the creamer in your coffee, etc. Care for your body with healthy fats like olive and canola oil when cooking (instead of butter), remembering that your body needs fat to burn fat. Swap half the carb portion of your plate (half a roll, half a potato, etc.) with a bright colored veggies. Have lean proteins at every meal like eggs, chicken, and fish. Care for your body, don't deprive it!

I'm a Yoga Instructor and Nutrition Advisor at my University Rec Center. I help a lot of faculty and staff with their questions on exercise and nutrition. For you, I recommend cross training with a combination of cardio and weight training. Try 2 weight classes (or sessions in the weight room) with 2 cardio classes (try cycle, step, or yoga!) If you choose a Yoga class, try one with a Vinyasa or Hatha style (which incorporates more flowing movement, boosting your heart rate!

One of the things I have found in losing weight is portion control with drinking plenty of water. Fasting from meats and sweets also will help in losing weight. I agree spin classes will definitely do the trick. If none of the above seem to help you and you're healthy overrall, start to love yourself just the way you are until you can reach the goal you want.

Ooops sorry put my question in the wrong section

I recently had a road traffic accident which has kept me off work for the past month and the upcoming month. I have damaged my knee which means I can no longer do any exercise for the next 9 months except for Physio. Could you suggest an eating plan to try and sustain my current weight, I can do very light upper body work sitting down. p.s. I am on crutches and knee brace