Alternative exercises?
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Some people have body image problems, attacking the diet side of the equation.
Other do it from the exercise side of the equation.
Just confirm you aren't either.
Sounds like that is the problem actually with those stats combined with those comments about body image.
And willingness to hurt the body from some abject fear of what's going to happen.
That's a mental issue, and best to see a therapist about it.
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »I've been running everyday without fail for about 10 weeks now (60-80 mins per run) and I think I've overused my ankle.
So why the hel are you running every day for that length of time if you've got no history of running?
Once you've recovered, and the basics are to rest it, ice it, give it some compression and elevaate it where the opportunity arises, you can come back to training.
Depending on your running objectives I'd suggest a structured plan to help you focus your training.
Personally I run, currently at Half Marathon, with cross training on the bike, rowing machine and bodyweight resistance training. So at the moment:
One long run of 90-120 minutes per week
Two speed sessions per week (tempo or intervals) of around 60 minutes, sometimes up to 90 minutes later in a cycle.
One recovery paced session of around 45-60 minutes
Turbo trainer or road session generally around once per week although I'm aiming to increase that to two sessions per week
3 bodyweight sessions - This helps the injury risk mitigation side of life as well as supporting upper body development which contributes to both running and cycling performance.
Only doing one mode of training is not helpful, and as you've identified, you'll just end up injuring yourself.
I used to be a runner. Was in the school's track team but I got lazy and stopped for a couple of years. It was relatively easy for me to get back to it but now that my ankle is swollen I have to take a break from it. I'm also just starting weight sessions after my workout as well.0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »I love cardio. I feel better sweating it off. I'm at 120 pounds now and I still have those thunder thighs. They've gotten toned over the past 10 weeks but my goal was 20 weeks so I'm only halfway there.
My calorie goal is 1300-1400 after exercise, if I don't exercise then I'm at 1900-2000 which is not good.
Wait, you're 120 pounds and you're trying to lose 24 pounds??? Um are you 4'5??
Sorry guys, I have not updated my profile in a long time. My goal weight is 108 pounds but my ideal weight is around 112-115. I'm at 120 after losing 5-7pounds. I gained a ton of weight these past 3 years so I'm trying to get back to my old weight.
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Some people have body image problems, attacking the diet side of the equation.
Other do it from the exercise side of the equation.
Just confirm you aren't either.
Sounds like that is the problem actually with those stats combined with those comments about body image.
And willingness to hurt the body from some abject fear of what's going to happen.
That's a mental issue, and best to see a therapist about it.
Yep, this entire thread is screaming body image issues, down to the belief that (if I'm reading it right?) her idea of having gained a "ton of weight" at 127lbs and her desire to lose leg and arm muscle, when a quick glance at the profile picture clearly shows that there is not an abundance of arm muscle to lose.
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Some people have body image problems, attacking the diet side of the equation.
Other do it from the exercise side of the equation.
Just confirm you aren't either.
Sounds like that is the problem actually with those stats combined with those comments about body image.
And willingness to hurt the body from some abject fear of what's going to happen.
That's a mental issue, and best to see a therapist about it.
Yep, this entire thread is screaming body image issues, down to the belief that (if I'm reading it right?) her idea of having gained a "ton of weight" at 127lbs and her desire to lose leg and arm muscle, when a quick glance at the profile picture clearly shows that there is not an abundance of arm muscle to lose.
My thoughts exactly. I recommend seeing a doctor about the ankle and the horrible exercise regime, and to get a referral to some counselling about the mental side of things.0 -
Sorry guys, I have not updated my profile in a long time. My goal weight is 108 pounds but my ideal weight is around 112-115. I'm at 120 after losing 5-7pounds. I gained a ton of weight these past 3 years so I'm trying to get back to my old weight.
From your profile photo I'd suggest that you need to balance the running with some resistance training, and recognise that you would benefit from gaining a little.
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No I don't have a weight lifting plan except to lift 10 lb weights for like 5-10 mins after my 65 mins run. I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to lifting weights since I want to lose muscles/weight and not gain muscles. Yes, I love feeling sore in my thighs, calves after running. I guess I'm weird like that but that motivates me to push myself.
Wow, if you don't purposely follow the wise advice of others to back off, your body will force it on you, like right now, because of foolish choices.
Exercise if done right tears the body down.
Rest for recovery and repair builds it back up. Stronger if diet allows.
And in a diet recovery takes longer.
Where was your rest?
For any improvement you saw in your performance, you have no idea what you actually missed out on in improvements doing it smarter.
So you do want to lose some muscle unneeded for running?
To make running faster?
You have hopes of podium placement? That's a fine goal.
And in order to have a decent eating level at maintenance, that much exercise is almost required.
What happens if you get sick then, or injured again (I can till it will happen), or go on vacation?
You'll have to eat so little just to maintain, it'll be pretty sad probably, a real hate relationship with food because you can barely have any.
Just saying.
Some people have body image problems, attacking the diet side of the equation.
Other do it from the exercise side of the equation.
Just confirm you aren't either. Your diet did at least sound reasonable, rest day eating (which you never had) much lower than workout day eating.
And yes, without that much cardio, eating level does take a nose dive.
Circuit training lifting at least burns more than normal lifting. 3-4 circuits of 5-7 lifts at 15-20 reps with up to 60 sec rest. Heavy as possible, but you'll get that same feeling you like from the running. All over.
Yes, I definitely need to take days off. Rest days. I'm just worried that my stamina would disappear if I stop for a few days, which is why I tried to run today but stopped after I felt the pain. Not going back until my ankle heals. I had a fever once a couple of weeks ago, but running made me feel better.
And doing circuit training lifting won't make me gain too much muscles? I'm a girl so I don't wanna look like a man.
I can assure you, unless you are supplementing with testosterone, lifting will NOT make you look like a man. Men have on average, 10x the testosterone women do.
I have been lifting heavy , under the guidance of a (male) competitive bodybuilder, for 9 months now. I haven't lost but a few pounds, but I do have some nicely toned legs and shoulders. I'll be 40 in a few weeks, but I pass for late 20s.
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You have posted the same thing elsewhere and got the same answers from myself and others!0
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »I love cardio. I feel better sweating it off. I'm at 120 pounds now and I still have those thunder thighs. They've gotten toned over the past 10 weeks but my goal was 20 weeks so I'm only halfway there.
My calorie goal is 1300-1400 after exercise, if I don't exercise then I'm at 1900-2000 which is not good.
Wait, you're 120 pounds and you're trying to lose 24 pounds??? Um are you 4'5??
Sorry guys, I have not updated my profile in a long time. My goal weight is 108 pounds but my ideal weight is around 112-115. I'm at 120 after losing 5-7pounds. I gained a ton of weight these past 3 years so I'm trying to get back to my old weight.
Still don't know your height, but if you're 5'4" 120 is already ideal. The charts recommend a min. of 114 for a small frame and 135 for large. I always think 114 is for skinny-fat people. If you have developed your muscles an extra 10 over that will have you in the same sized clothing and feeling a lot better about yourself.
At 129lb and 5'3", I wear a size 4, which is a size smaller than when I came out of the hospital a number of years ago at 116lb (I was 5'4" then) and fitting into a size 6.
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I agree.Some people have body image problems, attacking the diet side of the equation.
Other do it from the exercise side of the equation.
Just confirm you aren't either.
Sounds like that is the problem actually with those stats combined with those comments about body image.
And willingness to hurt the body from some abject fear of what's going to happen.
That's a mental issue, and best to see a therapist about it.
Yep, this entire thread is screaming body image issues, down to the belief that (if I'm reading it right?) her idea of having gained a "ton of weight" at 127lbs and her desire to lose leg and arm muscle, when a quick glance at the profile picture clearly shows that there is not an abundance of arm muscle to lose.
Add onto that the fact the she has posted this topic before.
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47Jacqueline wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »I love cardio. I feel better sweating it off. I'm at 120 pounds now and I still have those thunder thighs. They've gotten toned over the past 10 weeks but my goal was 20 weeks so I'm only halfway there.
My calorie goal is 1300-1400 after exercise, if I don't exercise then I'm at 1900-2000 which is not good.
Wait, you're 120 pounds and you're trying to lose 24 pounds??? Um are you 4'5??
Sorry guys, I have not updated my profile in a long time. My goal weight is 108 pounds but my ideal weight is around 112-115. I'm at 120 after losing 5-7pounds. I gained a ton of weight these past 3 years so I'm trying to get back to my old weight.
Still don't know your height, but if you're 5'4" 120 is already ideal. The charts recommend a min. of 114 for a small frame and 135 for large. I always think 114 is for skinny-fat people. If you have developed your muscles an extra 10 over that will have you in the same sized clothing and feeling a lot better about yourself.
At 129lb and 5'3", I wear a size 4, which is a size smaller than when I came out of the hospital a number of years ago at 116lb (I was 5'4" then) and fitting into a size 6.
I'm 5"5, I used to weigh 108 lbs when I was active so I'm trying to get back to where I am.0 -
Some people have body image problems, attacking the diet side of the equation.
Other do it from the exercise side of the equation.
Just confirm you aren't either.
Sounds like that is the problem actually with those stats combined with those comments about body image.
And willingness to hurt the body from some abject fear of what's going to happen.
That's a mental issue, and best to see a therapist about it.
Yep, this entire thread is screaming body image issues, down to the belief that (if I'm reading it right?) her idea of having gained a "ton of weight" at 127lbs and her desire to lose leg and arm muscle, when a quick glance at the profile picture clearly shows that there is not an abundance of arm muscle to lose.
It's about getting better and not being complacent for being at a "normal" range. You can be skinny and fit as well. Check out this girl: http://instagram.com/kayla_itsines/
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It's about getting better and not being complacent for being at a "normal" range. You can be skinny and fit as well. Check out this girl: http://instagram.com/kayla_itsines/
Well some of them don't look like they're suffering eating disorders.
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Some people have body image problems, attacking the diet side of the equation.
Other do it from the exercise side of the equation.
Just confirm you aren't either.
Sounds like that is the problem actually with those stats combined with those comments about body image.
And willingness to hurt the body from some abject fear of what's going to happen.
That's a mental issue, and best to see a therapist about it.
Yep, this entire thread is screaming body image issues, down to the belief that (if I'm reading it right?) her idea of having gained a "ton of weight" at 127lbs and her desire to lose leg and arm muscle, when a quick glance at the profile picture clearly shows that there is not an abundance of arm muscle to lose.
It's about getting better and not being complacent for being at a "normal" range. You can be skinny and fit as well. Check out this girl: http://instagram.com/kayla_itsines/
You think the majority of those got to those looks by trying to conform to the scale?
Exactly, not the normal range, with that muscle, over the normal range for weight probably.
You got some misconceptions. Most skinny fat people do.
Until they realize losing more weight doesn't remove the fat from where they don't want it.0
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