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I've been running on my treadmill since late October and since then I have lost 9-11 pounds. (I used to weigh 136-137 but now I am around the 125-127 range) My goal weight is 118-120, is there any way I can get down there? Because it seems as if lately, these past two months haven't contributed much. & I read somewhere that when your body burns fat after exercise, & you aren't seeing anymore results after a while, that you have to start doing MORE.
I run 5.5 (heavy jog) on the treadmill for 15 minutes every other day, do some kind of LIGHT weight lifting, and also do 5 reps of 25 sets of workout ball crunches.
Also, I eat normal foods, I am just very careful about how I eat it...like, I won't overeat or anything. I'll eat when I'm hungry and stop when I'm not.
Also, is it better to workout everday or every other day? I always feel guilty about skipping days, but I heard it was actually more beneficial for every other day. (link)
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First of all: congrats on living a healthy life-style! It good to be thoughtful about your body, but just make sure you aren't too obsessed about weight loss.
One reason that your weight has leveled off could be that you've lost most of the fat and now it is turning into muscle. If this is the case, then don't judge your progress by weight loss, but rather by the way your clothes fit. Muscle actually weighs more, so it could be that you are still thinning down, but are no longer shedding the pounds.
Also, if you feel like working out every day, make sure you vary your workout. Do weights one day and cardio the next. The important thing is that you don't stress out your muscles too badly. Not to say that you shouldn't push yourself! If your muscles are still tired from the last workout you have a higher chance of injuring yourself.
Just take it at a steady pace, and relax! It sounds like you are already quite healthy.
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