Erica Alikchihoo

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I've been going to the gym 3 times per week, and working out at least 3 hours, usually more, each time.  I'm keeping my carbs low (under 50), my fats low (under 25) and my proteins high (between 90 and 120g).  I'm drinking at least 8 cups of water per day, taking my vitamins and fiber, and yet in the past week, I've gained 1.6 pounds.  I WAS at 184, and am now at 185.6.  And I've been changing up my exercise routines, too.  I'm doing over an hour and 15 minutes of straight cardio - the treadmill at 3 mph on the "weight loss" program - where it varies the incline from 0 to 7.5% while you're walking, in order to keep your heart rate up....the stationary bike at an intensity of 7 for 30 minutes (doing 11 mph).... and either the elliptical or the rowing machine for 15 - 20 minutes depending on which machine I use.  I'll do the rowing machine for a week, and then the elliptical, and I just started using the "weight loss" program on the treadmill.... but those two things should be enough to "shock" my body into continuing to keep its metabolism up.  AND I recently added swimming to my routine - and I understand that it is considered not only cardio, but also resistance exercise.  And I do the weight machines for the fat on my back and under my arms, and to strengthen my knees, in addition to 45 minutes of physical therapy exercises!!  So, I'm MOVING my body.... I'm pushing it.  And I'm eating according to plan.  So.... WHY would I GAIN weight???  This is freaking me out!!