Rockdoc said:
Oh yeah I know I should be patient. I just know my long history with exercising and eating. I guess that's why I prepaid 18 months for the gym membership (to force myself to go).
Since you asked for advice, the second sentence above says a lot to me about your problem. It sounds like working out isn't that much fun for you. I am in that same camp. I hate the gym. You need to find something you enjoy doing, and preferably someone with whom you can be accountable. For me, that is playing singles tennis on a clay court. For you, that is probably going to be something different. If you don't enjoy exercise, you will quit doing it once you have reached your fitness goal or get frustrated with your lack of progress. What you really want is a lifestyle change, and to find an activity that you enjoy that brings you health - not a second job that doesn't pay you or give you other tangible benefits.
Your initial post makes me think you are spending too much time in the gym. Especially if you don't like working out (I am with you), make your time in the gym more productive by making it short and intense. The link below is to a book I purchased after hearing an interview with the author. It is a somewhat technically difficult book to read, but the premise is that what you need is short, intense workouts that make you create more mitochondria. Plus a diet that does not poison your mitochondria. I found it really motivating and helpful.
Also, if you are getting frustrated because you haven't lost that much weight (you haven't gained weight, either, which is the norm for U.S. adult males), look at other parameters. Can you do more push-ups, bench press more, walk or run a mile faster in the same amount of time? Can your gym measure your body fat percentage and track it? If so, great. Weight loss isn't everything. Best of luck. Cheers.
https://www.amazon.com/Science-Fitness-Power-Performance-Endurance-ebook/dp/B00QA8TXSQ/ref=sr_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1489343285&sr=1-9&keywords=fitness+and+mitochondria No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See full
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