AboutJoe Gunn Expertise Anything related to strength training, long distance running, speed development for all sports, and weight loss issues.
Experience Over 30 years as a personal trainer of athletes as well as average individuals.
Organizations Certified strength and Conditioning Specialist with the the National Strength and Conditiong Association. Certified Club coach with the United States Weightlifting Association. Certifed Level II long distance coach with the USA Track & Field.
Education/Credentials M.S with majors in exercise science and psychology
Expert: Joe Gunn Date: 5/20/2008 Subject: weight loss
Question Hi, I have been attending a gym for the past three months. I work out every day for a minimum of two hours. Every second day I perform weights lifting around 12.500 pounds, and every day I use the Treadmill, Bike and Elliptical machine. Initially I lost weight (slowly), and toned up in the first 6 weeks. However for the past 6 weeks I have lost no weight, and haven't toned up a great deal. My fitness level has improved incredibly though. When I started I could only do 3 minutes on the elliptical, now I can do an hour no problem. I have spoken with my instructor, and she has advised me to up the cardio workout to include spurts of heart rate increase, which I have. I get my heart rate going, and I am soaked after the cardio workout. Why I am e-mailing is to ask, should I be losing weight??? I have done some research on the internet, and each article says that muscle weighs more than fat, but I would expect that because of the amount of exercise I am doing that I should be having some weight loss. I weight 184 pounds, so I need to lose weight to be in the healthy weight range for my height (5"4). I eat healthily, but do enjoy some treats occasionally. Can you offer me any suggestions or advice please?
Answer Hi Jeannie, sounds like you are burning a lot of calories and it is no secret that weight loss is calories in versus calories out. Pay closer attention to your intake...use a journal.. Also have someone determine your body fat percentage and concentrate on that rather than weight. Check with you physician...maybe get a complete physical with blood work to check thyroid and other things....
