is this amount of exercise ok?

sugarcoated2015

I started the 30 day ahred (I'm on level 2 day 2), and it is what I have been doing during the week, then on Saturday and sunday I jog and walk (C25k ) in the morning , and I do the shred in the evening.
Is this ok or would it make me retain liquids? I had read somewhere that if you try to do two things at once it could do that but I'm not sure.

DaddieCat

Any exercise could make you retain water for a brief period... it's part of the recovery process. This will pass but recur almost any and every time you workout.

How does this routing make you feel? Personally I think rest days are an important part of the recover process, but if you aren't feeling overwhelmed, dreading your workouts, or tired when you shouldn't be, you might be ok with this level of activity.

*edited to fix a typo.

sugarcoated2015

I do take one rest day, and I only felt tired on sunday, I did c25k on the morning, but at night I didn't do the shred be cause I had a slight cold.
I think if I only jog on sat and sunday I'm okay, I don't really feel so tired that I could barely move.

DaddieCat

So tired that you can barely move is not what I was getting at. Sluggish and lethargic is more what I was getting at. How is your diet? Do you eat up to your calorie goals as provided by MFP? Food is important to fuel your workouts and your daily life and rest days are important for both physical and mental recovery.

If your goal is weight loss, don't try to rush the process. Losing weight is a longer process that many would like to think, and much longer than the media often portrays.

If your goal is to be healthier, a long term lifestyle change including workouts in any form will be better for you, but doing so much that you burn yourself out will not be sustainable in the long term, and long term is generally what we are talking about with health, fitness, or weight loss.

riffraff2112

I workout almost everyday, but alternate between cardio workouts, and weight training. My weight training is usually body part specific so it gives the muscles time to recover. It keeps me active, I love the gym, and I find I don't burn out because I really only work a specific muscle 3 times in a two week period.
Cardio can be a real killer for me, and I find it takes away from my weight training so I definitely save my big runs for times when I want to take a few days off from the gym.
See how you feel and tinker...everybody is different but that works for me.

DopeItUp

There's only one way to find out.

sugarcoated2015

I don't feel sluggish, I feel more awake.
I thi nk my diet could be better nutrient wise, but I do try to eat between 1350-1400 cal rather than the 1200 MFP suggests.
I do want to lose weight, but I want to keep a healthy lifestyle for the long run.

DaddieCat

It sounds like you are doing the right thing... listen to your body and take breaks if you need it... if not, push on.

riffraff2112

you sound very sensible and have realistic goals.
have fun and work hard.

amandarawr06

BecomingBane wrote: »

It sounds like you are doing the right thing... listen to your body and take breaks if you need it... if not, push on.

I would agree with this! Listen to your body. When you feel tired, rest without feeling guilty for missing a day.