Not Seeing The Results I Want?

[MandyMac]

I'm Female, 17, approximately 140lbs, 5'6'' with a BMI of about 22.
Pretty average, if an average BMI is about 21.

I used to weigh around 150lbs, and my Junior year of HS in the fall I lost 15lbs in the fall during my swim season; going down to 135lbs.

I went from a size 12, to an 8.
I was on an extremely strict swim diet at the time, so that, and burning as much as 3,000 calories in a 2hr practice, is what did it.

This season however, I didn't lose any weight again. Given, I wasn't as strict with my diet- but still.

I'm done with swim now... forever ... I probably won't ever be burning that many calories in that amount of time again.

I'm on week 2, month 2, of INSANITY. The first month, I didn't lose any weight or drop any inches-- I just kept assuming it'd happen in month two. But so far, nothing still.

I've been following a good diet, according do my FitBit account I should eat about 1700 calories a day, with the exercise I do, to lose 10lbs by next month. And according to livestrong I should eat 1200 calories: with 0 exercise, and about 1900 with the exercise I do; to lose 2lbs a week. I tried the INSANITY diet plan, of 5 200ish calorie meals, and I felt like I was eating too often, and I felt too full all the time. So I went back to my normal diet of a decent breakfast, spreading lunch out over a few hours, then a normal sized dinner after I exercise, with a snack somewhere.

They're both basically telling me the same thing.
There are some days that I go over a little bit, and some days that I'm under, so on a weekly basis- I'm always on track.

However, I'm still not losing any weight.
I'm not gaining either.
I'm not losing/gaining inches.

The only results I'm seeing is that I've got more endurance from Insanity.

But that's not the only thing I want.

I only want to lose 5-6lbs, on my stomach and "muffin top" area. My thighs, butt, hips, arms, etc, are fine to me.

What am I doing wrong?
What else should I be doing, or not doing?

Thanks

[Algenon]

  Have you consulted your doctor?  Your doctor might be able to help you and there might be something else going on.

If the doctor says you are okay you might want to try just moving.  I have an elliptical that I use at the highest slope at levels 6-9 but I discovered it more the amount of just plain walking that helped me lose the weight.  Once I added in steps, the weight dropped,  Keep in mind everyone is different and not everyone loses weight the same way.  

Good luck!

[MandyMac]

My doctor always writes, "Very Healthy" or something like that on his reports. Because I play 2 varsity sports, I'm vegetarian, I'm doing Insanity, and I'm perfectly within all of the average ranges- I'm fine.

I'm just not happy with the amount of fat around my stomach and upper-hip areas.

I think I'm going to try another diet plan again, it could be that.

[WendyB]

Are you Measuring your servings sizes?

It also depends on what you are eating. Not knowing that its hard to tell.

Also it has more to do with eating than Exercise.

You get fit at the Gym but Lose weight in the Kitchen

[MandyMac]

I try as to be as accurate as possible to know what I eat. I log everything I eat here on fitbit.

Hahah, I like that phrase.

[Morgan_anne]

My rule is do not go off of the scale. The scale LIES. Take photos of yourself. That will give you the best progress and motivation you need. Trust me I am sure your body is changing. Maybe the scale hasn't changed because you are increasing your muscle mass! There are so many reasons of why the number on the scale isn't changing and that is why it's best to take progress photos and measure yourself. If you are really wanting to lose that weight fast then you will have to make sacrafices. Eat a raw food plan diet and exercise daily. But if you are ok with giving your body time to lose the weight then keep on going the way you are going. You are doing great. Keep it up.

xo, Morgan Anne