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Post by mizvalentine on Feb 7, 2014 12:39:12 GMT -5
Sorry to just post dump on this thread every day, but its really helping me stay motivated and feel accountable... hope I'm not being annoying! I cleared 14,175 steps one day this week. Added several more pounds to my lifts, and lost another pound since yesterday. 11 down, 20 more to go! My super skinny/don't even try when bloated/don't eat anything while wearing them jeans are now just... jeans
Sorry to just post dump on this thread every day, but its really helping me stay motivated and feel accountable... hope I'm not being annoying! I cleared 14,175 steps one day this week. Added several more pounds to my lifts, and lost another pound since yesterday. 11 down, 20 more to go! My super skinny/don't even try when bloated/don't eat anything while wearing them jeans are now just... jeans
I've been doing bad with my food over the past week. I've been stressed and crabby, so I've been eating my feelings I also missed a few days at the gym over the past few weeks due to sickness (maybe a sinus infection?) but I've been back on the bandwagon, going the past five days in a row. So I don't feel like I've really lost any more weight over the past few weeks. A bit discouraging, but I am prepped to eat better this week; I've already made up my salads for lunch!
I've gone down a pant size since I started this in October, but to get down another size, I think I'm going to have target the belly fat. I'm losing weight everywhere else pretty quickly except there. Should I up my cardio?
I've gone down a pant size since I started this in October, but to get down another size, I think I'm going to have target the belly fat. I'm losing weight everywhere else pretty quickly except there. Should I up my cardio?
Everyone holds on to midsection fat with different tenacity, but I do find that adding 30mins of cardio, organized in 'sprints', has really helped me. I also can't lose midsection weight for love or money if I don't radically lower my carbs and up my protein and water intake. From what I've read, fat cells shrink in a predetermined order based on the person, and for most people the belly fat goes last (which I guess makes sense, its protecting some pretty vital stuff there!). But adding full body compound lifts (squats, deadlifts, lunges, overhead presses) can help the *appearance* of fat in that area. For instance, my poochy lower belly is about the same size, 12lbs down, but its less noticeable because my lower back has more of a dip in it, my butt has more definition, and my upper abs/core is tightening up so my waist is getting smaller. Just can't rock the low-rise quite yet
I've gone down a pant size since I started this in October, but to get down another size, I think I'm going to have target the belly fat. I'm losing weight everywhere else pretty quickly except there. Should I up my cardio?
Everyone holds on to midsection fat with different tenacity, but I do find that adding 30mins of cardio, organized in 'sprints', has really helped me. I also can't lose midsection weight for love or money if I don't radically lower my carbs and up my protein and water intake. From what I've read, fat cells shrink in a predetermined order based on the person, and for most people the belly fat goes last (which I guess makes sense, its protecting some pretty vital stuff there!). But adding full body compound lifts (squats, deadlifts, lunges, overhead presses) can help the *appearance* of fat in that area. For instance, my poochy lower belly is about the same size, 12lbs down, but its less noticeable because my lower back has more of a dip in it, my butt has more definition, and my upper abs/core is tightening up so my waist is getting smaller. Just can't rock the low-rise quite yet
Great info here. Those 30 minute sprints (which is essentially HIIT) work wonders.
I do 15-20 minutes of cardio at the beginning of my workout, then weights, and then finish with another 15 minutes of cardio. Is that what you mean by sprints? If not, can you explain??
I do 15-20 minutes of cardio at the beginning of my workout, then weights, and then finish with another 15 minutes of cardio. Is that what you mean by sprints? If not, can you explain??
She's referring to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) which is summarized pretty well here:
I do 15-20 minutes of cardio at the beginning of my workout, then weights, and then finish with another 15 minutes of cardio. Is that what you mean by sprints? If not, can you explain??
She's referring to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) which is summarized pretty well here:
Ok so I just went to look up HIIT, and now I understand. I thought it was saying that you did 30 minutes of high intensity training and then rested... I was like "Oh hell no, I can't do that." haha
Ok so I just went to look up HIIT, and now I understand. I thought it was saying that you did 30 minutes of high intensity training and then rested... I was like "Oh hell no, I can't do that." haha
Anybody can HIIT train, and I highly encourage it on your days off. Just sprint like mad, then take a break. Rinse, wash, repeat for 30 minutes, and you're probably good to go. Joe Donnelly has a great variety of HIIT workouts you can work into your normal routine. They're incredible metabolism boosters.
Post by warpedfan11 on Feb 11, 2014 18:34:25 GMT -5
I'm racing my first half marathon in April...I've ran a few marathons, but I've never ran a half marathon where I'm trying to finish pretty fast like I am with this half...if any runners out there have any advice for a half marathon, feel free to send it my way! Also, I gotta give props to the people in this thread who are new to trying to get fit..I was in your shoes once so I support you! You all rock!
I'm racing my first half marathon in April...I've ran a few marathons, but I've never ran a half marathon where I'm trying to finish pretty fast like I am with this half...if any runners out there have any advice for a half marathon, feel free to send it my way! Also, I gotta give props to the people in this thread who are new to trying to get fit..I was in your shoes once so I support you! You all rock!
If you've ran marathons before then you probably know most the tips. I do think running a negative split is even more important during a 1/2 than a full though.
I'm racing my first half marathon in April...I've ran a few marathons, but I've never ran a half marathon where I'm trying to finish pretty fast like I am with this half...if any runners out there have any advice for a half marathon, feel free to send it my way! Also, I gotta give props to the people in this thread who are new to trying to get fit..I was in your shoes once so I support you! You all rock!
If you've ran marathons before then you probably know most the tips. I do think running a negative split is even more important during a 1/2 than a full though.
Yeah thats kinda what I was thinking too, like simply put I plan on taking it easy the first half of the race, then just booooooking it the second half and seeing what I can do.
Ok so I just went to look up HIIT, and now I understand. I thought it was saying that you did 30 minutes of high intensity training and then rested... I was like "Oh hell no, I can't do that." haha
Anybody can HIIT train, and I highly encourage it on your days off. Just sprint like mad, then take a break. Rinse, wash, repeat for 30 minutes, and you're probably good to go. Joe Donnelly has a great variety of HIIT workouts you can work into your normal routine. They're incredible metabolism boosters.
Yah, HIIT is the best!!! I do it with whatever cardio I'm doing, because I effing hate cardio and it distracts me. Stair climber, treadmill, elliptical, even with kettlebell swings.
Post by mizvalentine on Feb 13, 2014 9:35:07 GMT -5
Here's a question: how many rest days do you guys take a week? I've been working 7am-9pm almost daily for months now (its terrible) and in the past two weeks I've rolled back to 3x a week cardio and weights, 1x week yoga (sometimes I sub out one of the cardio/weight days with my Zumba class but its been hard to get there with my work schedule). On one hand I feel better (less sore, more energy when I take a day between) but I wonder if I'm losing ground on the weight loss thing by not jamming one more workout in there. I have a pretty sedentary job otherwise, though I do walk about 5 miles/day according to my jawbone. Thoughts?
Here's a question: how many rest days do you guys take a week? I've been working 7am-9pm almost daily for months now (its terrible) and in the past two weeks I've rolled back to 3x a week cardio and weights, 1x week yoga (sometimes I sub out one of the cardio/weight days with my Zumba class but its been hard to get there with my work schedule). On one hand I feel better (less sore, more energy when I take a day between) but I wonder if I'm losing ground on the weight loss thing by not jamming one more workout in there. I have a pretty sedentary job otherwise, though I do walk about 5 miles/day according to my jawbone. Thoughts?
Personally I usually end up taking two days off a week to rest, sometimes if I'm feeling ambitious only one day off a week......rest days are definitely important for recharging you and letting you have more energy when you do work out..that being said, if you add extra workouts on top of your usually hard workouts then make these extra workouts easy and low intensity.....for example walking, or the Insanity workout has "recovery" days where you do similar versions of the workout, just at a slower, lower intensity.
Here's a question: how many rest days do you guys take a week? I've been working 7am-9pm almost daily for months now (its terrible) and in the past two weeks I've rolled back to 3x a week cardio and weights, 1x week yoga (sometimes I sub out one of the cardio/weight days with my Zumba class but its been hard to get there with my work schedule). On one hand I feel better (less sore, more energy when I take a day between) but I wonder if I'm losing ground on the weight loss thing by not jamming one more workout in there. I have a pretty sedentary job otherwise, though I do walk about 5 miles/day according to my jawbone. Thoughts?
For the first two months, I was literally working out every day. Starting my third month (January), I started taking at least one day off a week. I've now cut back to two rest days because, like you, I find that I have much more energy and I'm less sore if I rest. Sometimes I feel guilty, which is really horrible because I've been busting my butt when I am at the gym! But my current work schedule just isn't allowing the gym every single day. I just make sure I stick to my eating habits so I don't feel as bag about not going to the gym.
On a positive note, I bought new jeans last night! Two size down
Post by dreamingtree on Feb 13, 2014 11:51:16 GMT -5
No alcohol during the week is sticking with me Also I am below 140lbs for the first time in about 6 months. 139!! My realistic goal is 130, but really I would like to be 125. Trying hard!!
Here's a question: how many rest days do you guys take a week? I've been working 7am-9pm almost daily for months now (its terrible) and in the past two weeks I've rolled back to 3x a week cardio and weights, 1x week yoga (sometimes I sub out one of the cardio/weight days with my Zumba class but its been hard to get there with my work schedule). On one hand I feel better (less sore, more energy when I take a day between) but I wonder if I'm losing ground on the weight loss thing by not jamming one more workout in there. I have a pretty sedentary job otherwise, though I do walk about 5 miles/day according to my jawbone. Thoughts?
I take one rest day a week. My usual routine is this
Sunday - Rest (though some weeks I don't take a rest day and do a easy 35-45 minutes of cardio) Monday - 45 minutes of cardio, benchpress, deadlift, pulldowns Tuesday - 50 minutes of cardio, core, forearms, triceps, lunges, calf raises, small muscle groups Wednesday - 1 hour of cardio, overhead press, rows Thursday - 45 minutes of cardio, core, forearms, triceps, lunges, calf raises, small muscle groups Friday - 45 minutes of cardio, overhead press, rows Saturday - 1.5 hours of cardio, core, forearms, triceps, small muscle groups
I alternate my MWF workouts every week (so one week is M and F with bp and deadlift, W with press and rows; then the next week is W and F with press and rows and W with bp and dead)
Does anyone know a lot about low carb dieting? I've been keeping my carbs down to 25-30 a day and I'm not seeing results. If anyone has pointers, I would definitely welcome it!
Post by smoothaseggs on Feb 13, 2014 21:59:45 GMT -5
If one truly wants to lose weight and keep it off, dont' diet. All it takes is a lifestyle change. Don't eat it if it comes in box and don't drink it if it is not water. Simplicity is key. No gluten is also a key. I'm currently in the process of getting back into a healthy lifestyle. I have been neglecting my health for several years now. The hardest part for me is alcohol. I am in the process of cleaning my house of all alcohol. Drinking it, or course, and having a last hurrah. Getting healthy is my priority. When ones body gets healthy, the weight will fall off naturally.
Post by bansheebeat on Feb 14, 2014 0:03:26 GMT -5
Low-carb is just a fad that keeps changing names (Atkin's, Paleo, etc). The reason they work is because you're eating a lot of lean protein (like chicken) which is filling and low calorie so people don't feel like they are starving yet they're still eating under their caloric allotment.
But the whole 'carbs and gluten are horrible' thing is ridiculous. It's all about calories in vs. calories out. Also being mindful of getting your macro-nutrients and limiting things like sodium and sugar certainly helps.
Post by warpedfan11 on Feb 14, 2014 0:06:20 GMT -5
From what I learned in exercise physiology at my college, carbohydrates are the first nutrient your body uses when getting energy for movement...essentially, carbohydrates are what your body likes to use for energy because they're "easiest" for your body to use.......a way I take this fact is that if you move more (moving takes energy) your body will use those carbohydrates, and you can afford to eat more of them.
Low-carb is just a fad that keeps changing names (Atkin's, Paleo, etc). The reason they work is because you're eating a lot of lean protein (like chicken) which is filling and low calorie so people don't feel like they are starving yet they're still eating under their caloric allotment.
But the whole 'carbs and gluten are horrible' thing is ridiculous. It's all about calories in vs. calories out. Also being mindful of getting your macro-nutrients and limiting things like sodium and sugar certainly helps.
Well...I do think people go nuts with fads, but I'm also a perfect example of how calories in calories out can be total BS if you have an underlying condition. I tried paleo out of desperation after blowing up to 260lbs. I was carefully measuring and recording my food and had slowly limited my calories over time to about 800cals/day and was still gaining steadily. I was miserable and sick. I was also working out, hard. As soon as I upped my fat intake, tripled my caloric intake and cut grains and carbs, I lost 60lbs in a year. Turns out, I had undiagnosed celiac my entire life. Allegedly 1 in 130 Americans has celiac and 80% are undiagnosed (estimated). So its not *common* that someone would end up like me, but its not out of the question either.
I personally would recommend reading Mark Sisson's blog for a more common sense approach to lower carb, whole food eating. Eat real food, don't fear dietary fats, eat mostly vegetables with some proteins, skip grains and sugars, sleep, play, move, and have treats that fall outside of the above, just don't make it the center of your diet.
That said, everyone is different. I know people who don't have my physiology who do just fine on low fat/low cal. The human body is not a perfectly efficient engine that responds to the same fuel the same way in every case.
I also missed a few days at the gym over the past few weeks due to sickness (maybe a sinus infection?) but I've been back on the bandwagon, going the past five days in a row. So I don't feel like I've really lost any more weight over the past few weeks. A bit discouraging, but I am prepped to eat better this week; I've already made up my salads for lunch!
