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What should I do to burn more calories than what I consume?

Hello. I've recently joined this site and discovered its wonderful resources. Iam 21, 5'7 and currently 90 KG.

I have found out that my daily consumption of food (1000 cal) is more than what I burn in exercise everyday, which is 700-800 calories (I take aerobic classes 4 days a week and Yoga 2 days) I cannot exercise vigorously for more than 1 hour because I have a ligament injury in my left foot, which has resulted in my ankle being weak. Due to this I cannot take part in high-impact aerobics, nor can I opt for skipping, jogging (for more than 5 minutes) as cardio exercise.

So I am confused at what to do. For the past 6 months I have reduced my calorie intake from 1500 daily to 700-800 (I have been struggling to lose weight for 3 years now, and have kept my calorie intake to 1500-1700). I managed to bring my weight down from 95KG to 90KG since February to August, this year, but I have reached a standstill in weight loss since August. I was advised to increase my food intake, as in Ramadan I was having 500 calories daily (still no weight loss despite exercising) So now I eat in a way that the gap in my small meals is 2-3 hours, instead of 6 hours. Right now, my target is to at least lose 2KG every month, but how do I do that when my calories consumed are more than what I burn? I am clueless on what needs to be done (should I eat less? should I exercise more?) so that I can lose weight consistently in small amounts to achieve my target weight.
by Jav
Posted September 13, 2011 at 2:13 PM

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  • Posted September 14, 2011 at 1:42 AM
    Hi Jav,
    Currently you are facing a weight loss plateau where all your efforts shows no response. It not just because you are consuming more calories or burning less calories. Its quit natural as our body always resist weight loss and once it get adapted to your weight loss regime their comes a plateau stage. Surprise your body with some modification and progression. Change your diet plan or change your exercising mode, intensity, volume or combination of any of these. If you have been doing cardio shift to strength training.
    Also, take care of your ligament injury. Ligament injuries take time to heal and recurrence is quit common if proper rehabilitation not taken. Prefer aquatic exercises, arm ergometry, etc. as these exercises has minimal or no impact on your ankles.
  • Jav wrote
    Posted September 14, 2011 at 6:05 AM
    Hello Ravish! Thanks for the suggestion.
    Im not sure if I should stick to my plan of eating small meals at small time intervals, but since It's different from what I have been doing for the past few months, I will see if it produces any results.
    As for exercise, Ive always kept my cardio and strength training exercises in balance. For example, I daily spend 30 on cardio exercise, and 30 on strength training. But I have to reduce fat all over, especially the belly. And more cardio has been recommended for people who need to lose weight all over. Should I still increase strength training? Or should I break up cardio to different times in a day instead of working 40 minutes straight in the gym?
  • Posted September 14, 2011 at 3:39 PM
    Hey Jav,
    Its true that, more cardio is recommended for people who need to lose weight all over. But many a times in case of weight loss plateau, variation is the key. You can increase strength training as it also helps in reducing weight by increasing you basal metabolic rate (BMR). You can also also increase your cardio volume like increasing duration or frequency. Its just a trial and error method as each individual is different from other, you need to chose what suits you best.
  • David wrote
    Posted September 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM
    I can't afford to go to the gym either, what should I do? Suggestions?!
  • Posted September 29, 2011 at 1:13 AM
    @ David, its not necessary, that you have to go to gym to lose weight or build muscles you can achieve all your healthy goals even with your regular home workouts. All you need is firm determination, patience and consistency to your exercises regime. Set your fitness goals such that they are practical and plan your workout regime. Some of the home based cardio workout are : Spot jogging, skipping, step aerobics , running up and down the stairs, various dance styles like Zumba dance, Latin dance etc. You can also opt for some outdoor activities like walking, running, jogging, cycling, hiking, swimming etc. For toning and strength training you can go for calisthenic exercises, exercises using toning tubes and bands, Swiss ball workout etc.
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