Question by PorMe1: I need healthy diet advice!!?
I am 5″7 and i weigh 150lbs. I wear a size 10 jean.I run about 4 miles generally 3 days a week with 1 aerobics class during the middle of the week.I have been with this routine for about 4 months now,and I have a few questions on why I am not seeing results.

Should I start taking detox pills and/or do the detox diet to get my weight loss/toning going?
Should I make fruit and yogurt smoothies everyday with protein powder in them to help tone/lose weight?
I guess I am getting discouraged because I have had this routine of running, some lifting and I am not seeing any results. I just want to know why.I consider myself active and I don’t eat more than 1500 calories a day. Their may be a day here or there that i have a few beers or wine or a cookie or 2 but I still workout.
Help!!! I am getting fusterated. I feel that I am working out so hard, I make it a point 4 days a week to workout…sometimes even 5-6 days a week depending on my schedule.
If anyone is willing to help me…you can e-mail me a Nieslowski4728@mstc.edu
Thanks everyone!! Let’s hope I can figure this out and get in shape!
Best answer:
Answer by Jackie
Okay the reason you are not seeing results is because you have been on the same fitness plan for four months. You have hit a plateau. You must constantly change your exercise routine and challenge your muscles in new ways in order to see change. Because they are not being put under new stressors, they are not being caused to adapt. Change up your workouts asap! You can run longer distances, add weights, try heavier weights, try a different aerobics class, or increase your reps. Anything you can do to make your workouts significantly harder for yourself. Have you noticed that your workouts don’t seem hard anymore? That is probably why…
DO NOT TAKE DIET PILLS. They are harmful to your body and unnatural. The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to diet and exercise the right way. Eat healthy and workout 5-6 days/week for at least an hour. Also if you aren’t burning enough calories… or going out for football camp- you do not need protein powder. Too much protein can actually make you gain weight! This is because whatever you do not use is stored as fat. This is not what you want.
I think you should seek the help of a certified personal trainer. He/she will be able to make you a personalized fitness plan to help you see results! If you would like anyone advice beyond this.. let me know and I can use the e-mail you have listed above. Best of luck!
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