Can too much cardio have reserve effect?

Question

I don’t have a lot of weight to lose and lost what I wanted before, but now it seems weight watchers  and my workouts are legit leaving me at a stand still. I run a little over 2 miles 5x a week and  1 spin class a week. Is that too much cardio and why I’m not losing weight? I’ve done light weight training in past and gained weight right away so I’m supper afraid of changing it up. Any tips or advice???

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I would suggest weight training-your weight may increase, but it is likely just muscle and your body fat percentage should decrease. I would focus more on your body fat percentage than the number on the scale.

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So your body has adapted to your work out routine. In order to continue to lose weight you must shock your metabolism. So either change up your work out routine or change up your calorie intake. Try running more miles per day or do HIIT ...or lower your calories or in some cases the calories need to be increased.

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It's not too much cardio. If you aren't losing weight, you aren't in a calorie deficit. Are you counting calories? Do you have a food scale? Don't be afraid of strength training. Your weight goes up at first because of water retention and muscle repair. It is not fat or muscle mass gain. You do not have to "shock" your body by changing your exercises all the time. You will still burn calories doing the same cardio you always do.

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I don't think it's a lot of cardio at all. But I'm super active (and I have a Peloton so I go crazy wit that).  But I also lift weights.  So you prob need to add in weights.  That will help you build muscle and burn fat longer

Can too much cardio have reserve effect?

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