Why Isn't My Weight Changing? Troubleshooting Your Diet & Exercise

Question
I have been eating right and working out for approx. 3-4 weeks now and have lost nothing.  

My typical daily diet consists of:
Breakfast: Banana, 1 Whole wheat toast with crunchy peanut butter and suger free-fat free jam
Lunch: Salad with cucumbers, broccoli, alfalfa sprouts, carrots and dressing: rasberry vinagarette, cup of soup, usually vegetable or chicken noodle, cup of fresh fruit (strawberries, melon or pineapple)
Dinner: Grilled chicken with bar-b-que sauce, vegetables (green beans or mixed), sometimes a cup of rice
Snacks: either an orange or grapefruit

Fitness routine atleast 5-6 days a week consists of:
30-40 minutes of cardio (bike or Elliptical machine)
20  minutes of crunches, light weight training, lunges, etc.

In addition, I drink 6-8 glasses of water, never have pop or juice, take a multi-vitamin daily and even tried TrimSpa.  I am currently also on birth control (orthotrycyclen).

WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? I DON'T GET IT.


Answer
Hello Mary,
Great question. I see a few areas where there can be changes. I'm going to provide you with a few articles to read over that will help. Also, I have a complete program out that shares it in much more detail. If you'd like just email me markshields@verizon.net and I'd be happy to send you a few audio files from my CD on nutrition.
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/metabolism.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/sugar.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/artificial_sweeteners.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/supportive_eating.htm

This article refers to weight training. I know you mentioned light weights, but don't be afraid to lift heavier weights, if you're not challenging yourself and pushing yourself then you're not forcing your muscles to change.
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/women&weights.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/fruitandfatloss.htm

http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/trimspa.htm
http://philkaplan.com/thefitnesstruth/fat_burners.htm

If you have any other questions I'd be happy to help.

Also, I put out a free monthly email newsletter keeping people up to date on nutrition and exercise, if you'd like to sign up just email me.

Also, be sure to email me so I can send you those audio files on nutrition.

To Your Success!
Mark Shields