Ok what am I doing wrong?

[Technotart]

I did LA Weight loss too - heres the issue - you can't be on a diet like that and TRAIN for anything serious. It isn't enough calories to train on so that you can go distances. The exercise is great, and it helps, but you sort of have to choose between exercise for weight loss with a very calorie restricted diet, OR exercise for strength and endurance building on a much less restricted diet with adequate carbs and protein (More than you need ordinarily). It doesn't mean you can't get there eventually, you might just want to focus on the weight loss with a healthy amount of exercise for awhile, and save the training for endurance until you get where you would like to be weight wise. OR focus on the endurance training, lose the very restricted diet and know that over a long period of time, your overall weight will come down!

I figured I didnt gain this weight in 3 mos, it wasnt coming off in 3 mos (my LAWL goal timeframe) either - but I only had 40 lbs to worry about. If you are more overweight, it might be best to do the diet with lower intensity exercise for a bit, then shift to higher intensity exercise when you feel you are safely able to drop the intense diet. Intense dieting and intense endurance type exercise don't go together too well. Ya got to have enough carbs to burn on those distances.

I ended up giving up the diet and going for the training - I still eat healthy - more frut and vegatables - but I also use GU packs and gatorade - DEFINATELY not on their plan - after styaing at the same weight for 4 mos now, I have FINALLY lost 4 lbs this month but ALL of my clothes fit great now!

[BIKEAWAY]

I have been biking about 10-15 miles per trip for about 3 years but not seriously and I have been working out in the Gym with spin claim for about 6 years 4-5 times per week so exercise is not new.
Calories in and calories used still apply right? I am just so frustrated. My doctor recommended a organized diet plan to go with the exercise.
I am solid but overweight so I am not overusing my heart or anything...All tested all good..

[profàvélo]

I have been biking about 10-15 miles per trip for about 3 years but not seriously and I have been working out in the Gym with spin claim for about 6 years 4-5 times per week so exercise is not new.
Calories in and calories used still apply right? I am just so frustrated. My doctor recommended a organized diet plan to go with the exercise.
I am solid but overweight so I am not overusing my heart or anything...All tested all good..

Yes, it still all boils down to calories in / calories out. I recommend the LEARN program as a lifestyle plan, not a diet. LEARN stands for Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Relationships, and Nutrition. Last year I participated in a twelve-week program in which we used the LEARN manual, one chapter per week, and met as a group once a week with a fitness and nutrition expert as our leader. The program is all about gradual lifestyle change, not quick fixes, and it does a great job of incorporating the psychological aspect. It would be ideal to participate in the program as a class, but I think you could benefit from using the manual by yourself or with a partner if you can't find a class.
http://www.thelifestylecompany.com/
Good luck, and keep up the exercise.