Weight Loss

hey guys,i m 5'6,24yrs old.when i started out with weight loss prog(nov 2007) i weighed 198lbs.now i have managed to come down to 182lbs.my goal is 158lbs which i shld achieve by dec 7 2008 because thats my wedding day..my problem is that i seem to have reached a plateu now.i just cant seem to lose any more wt..i walk abt 3-3.5 miles/day along wit 20 mins of cycling..where am i going wrong

Congratulations on your weight loss so far.  What is your daily calorie intake and what calorie deficit do you have?

There may be many reasons for this but asuming you are doing everything the same as before i would recommened a change or inclusion of a new exercise. Also always try to push yourself that little bit extra(Not implying that your not) but i find that increasing the intensity or lenght of time i exercise every month or so can give your body that extra push and keep you on track towards your goal

well, if "you are doing everything the same as before" that might actually be the problem. Obviously as you lose weight your burn meter will adjust. So you have to take that in consideration because now that same deficits you had when u started the diet aren't producing as much gains for u. But I do agree you should add some new exercises. Best way to lose fat is through interval training and resistance lifting neither of which you're doing. Those will produce significant results in shorter times, but of course much more painful and energy consuming.

thanks guys,for the help.my calorie intake is1500 cals/day..hey is it true that lifting weights helps increase wt loss?

Strength training will make you look more toned and will increase your lean muscle--and muscle burns more cals than other tissue, especially fat! So your BMR will increase somewhat. It is a small but ongoing difference and, because you will look better and feel better, it's a good thing to do! Go to the fitness forum and ask Melkor about it if you need more info.

thanks mkculs!!i've already started with strength training..just wanted to know if i am on the right track