Seriously hating cardio :/

natalie1713
natalie1713 Posts: 15 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
hi everyone, over the last few weeks I've began struggling to do any form of cardio, I seem to have lost will power. I used to really enjoy it :/ I have began lifting weights lately, can I just lose weight/fat with just this?
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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Primarily, you need a calorie deficit to lose weight
  • BodyzLanguage
    BodyzLanguage Posts: 200 Member
    edited July 2016
    In short yes. You can lose weight from just lifting weight provided you're in a calorie deficit. Cardio does have it's benefits i.e cardiovascular health. And it's worth noting this can be achieved through HIIT cardio too. Running on a treadmill or using any cardio machine for hours on end is simply unnecessary IMO. Also, hope you get your mojo back real soon.
  • abitofbliss
    abitofbliss Posts: 198 Member
    edited July 2016


    http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/how-to-lose-fat/

    Best damn site I have ever discovered!
  • KassiesJourney
    KassiesJourney Posts: 306 Member
    Calorie deficit is the sure fire way to lose weight. Working out creates a bigger deficit but isn't necessary to lose weight.
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    edited July 2016
    Yes, you can lose considerable amounts of fat through weight training IF, you train with high intensity; you optimize your food intake.

    1 pound of muscle burns an additional 40 calories per day. So if you gain 5 lbs of muscle, you are burning an extra 200 cals a day.

    Keep in mind that even an optimal weight training program, you as a female, will gain about 1 lb of muscle per month. Not big gains for females, but keep at it and 1 lb can easily become 5 lbs, etc.

    I do 20 min of cardio before weights bc I like to warm up. You could maybe try short cardio before lifting?

    I recommend you do New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women. It's an amazing program that many women have been following with really good results. Hiring a good personal trainer is also another option if you can afford it.

    http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women
  • natalie1713
    natalie1713 Posts: 15 Member
    yes I've lost 2 and a half stone so far after having my son, I eat 1,400 calories twice a week and 1,000 the rest. for the last 2 years I've loved cardio, I dunno I think maybe since ive started lifting weight I found that way more enjoyable and say results ALOT more quickly now I find my brain getting bored before my body lol. will check out that website though as I did like things like HIIT I used it as a bit of break from the craziness of family life haha.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    edited July 2016
    Yup you can... my only form of "cardio" right now (not counting the odd walk here and there) is breastfeeding hehe ;)
  • BodyzLanguage
    BodyzLanguage Posts: 200 Member
    natalie1713 wrote: »
    yes I've lost 2 and a half stone so far after having my son, I eat 1,400 calories twice a week and 1,000 the rest. for the last 2 years I've loved cardio, I dunno I think maybe since ive started lifting weight I found that way more enjoyable and say results ALOT more quickly now I find my brain getting bored before my body lol. will check out that website though as I did like things like HIIT I used it as a bit of break from the craziness of family life haha.

    Why 1000 cals on the other 5 days? That's simply not enough food. How many cals does mfp recommend you eat?
  • natalie1713
    natalie1713 Posts: 15 Member
    thank you for the websites definitely know about the calorie deficit, I tried a lot of fad diets before I came to that conclusion. but weirdly I went vegan for a couple months and was still eating within my calorie limit and lost nothing. now I eat high protein low carb cause since I started that I haven't craved crap
  • natalie1713
    natalie1713 Posts: 15 Member
    it recommends 1,450. but unless I am making meals with dessert which is twice a week I find it really hard to eat that much plus quite often I just don't really feel like eating always too much to be getting on with.
  • AliceDark
    AliceDark Posts: 3,886 Member
    natalie1713 wrote: »
    it recommends 1,450. but unless I am making meals with dessert which is twice a week I find it really hard to eat that much plus quite often I just don't really feel like eating always too much to be getting on with.
    Very often, this is a clue that you're not tracking accurately. Are you using a food scale for all solids and measuring cups/spoons for all liquids?

  • natalie1713
    natalie1713 Posts: 15 Member
    no I tend to look up each ingredient if using cups as I know ingredient vary, but I tend to convert recipes into grams.
  • chunky_pinup
    chunky_pinup Posts: 758 Member
    natalie1713 wrote: »
    hi everyone, over the last few weeks I've began struggling to do any form of cardio, I seem to have lost will power. I used to really enjoy it :/ I have began lifting weights lately, can I just lose weight/fat with just this?
    natalie1713 wrote: »
    I eat 1,400 calories twice a week and 1,000 the rest. .

    You've lost your willpower because you're hungry. You gotta eat more than this!

  • natalie1713
    natalie1713 Posts: 15 Member
    probably had a stressful few weeks and have gone off food lately, will try and get it back on track
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    When you say "cardio" what do you mean? There are hundreds of activities that qualify as "cardio". If you are bored with what you've been doing why not just try something else.

    Cardio certainly isn't necessary for weight loss but your heart will thank you for doing it.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    chunky_pinup wrote: »
    natalie1713 wrote: »
    hi everyone, over the last few weeks I've began struggling to do any form of cardio, I seem to have lost will power. I used to really enjoy it :/ I have began lifting weights lately, can I just lose weight/fat with just this?
    natalie1713 wrote: »
    I eat 1,400 calories twice a week and 1,000 the rest. .

    You've lost your willpower because you're hungry. You gotta eat more than this!

    I would tend to agree with this!
  • natalie1713
    natalie1713 Posts: 15 Member
    well I tend to do hiit workouts, or things along them lines. by cardio I just mean intensive stuff. I tend to walk between 3 and 5 miles a day usually aswell ( well according to my fitbit)
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    Well, if you're eating anywhere close to as little as you say, no wonder you hit a wall with cardio. Cardio requires you to be properly fuelled and soon so will life n general. Get a food scale, log accurately, eat enough and you'll probably refind your enjoyment of cardio with the added bonus of not heading for a burn out binge.
  • natalie1713
    natalie1713 Posts: 15 Member
    yes hopefully like I stated ive had a stressful few weeks Monday I didn't even hit 1,000 I only ate dinner which was like 600 and something. will try and start eating properly tomorrow, just never feel hungry if I'm stressed out.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    natalie1713 wrote: »
    yes hopefully like I stated ive had a stressful few weeks Monday I didn't even hit 1,000 I only ate dinner which was like 600 and something. will try and start eating properly tomorrow, just never feel hungry if I'm stressed out.

    That's what peanut butter was invented for :smile:
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    natalie1713 wrote: »
    well I tend to do hiit workouts, or things along them lines. by cardio I just mean intensive stuff. I tend to walk between 3 and 5 miles a day usually aswell ( well according to my fitbit)

    HIIT can cover a wide range but if you aren't into it anymore why not try something else? If you like indoor exercises there are a wide variety of classes, machines and DVDs available. If you prefer outdoor there are also a lot of options there - biking, hiking, sports, running, paddle boarding ...

    But if the walking is at a brisk pace then you are already getting enough cardio.
  • natalie1713
    natalie1713 Posts: 15 Member
    yes I walk brisk pace most the unless I have my toddler with me lol, I tend to do indoor exercise so then I can get up before my boy and get exercise. but I am bored to death of workout vids on youtube also I live I a flat so have to be careful cz the amount of banging. i need a non repetitive workout
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    natalie1713 wrote: »
    yes I walk brisk pace most the unless I have my toddler with me lol, I tend to do indoor exercise so then I can get up before my boy and get exercise. but I am bored to death of workout vids on youtube also I live I a flat so have to be careful cz the amount of banging. i need a non repetitive workout

    That's a little hard to get with a machine or DVD. Reminds of when my sister complained about her workout DVD because she got tired of hearing them say the same thing every time. :laugh:

    Maybe check your local library for workout DVDs. Some have them and some don't but that would be a good way to mix it up without spending a lot of money.
  • natalie1713
    natalie1713 Posts: 15 Member
    will give it a go the libraries down here are pretty basic if not ill stick to weights and walking :/
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    I use Fitness Blender, never bored and I am the queen of getting bored.

    But please, log accurately and eat adequately. Even a chocolate bar will do to get your calories up.
  • CaraRahl
    CaraRahl Posts: 72 Member
    fitnessblender.com has a bunch of free videos (by a bunch I mean aboutt 400-500 I've lost count), there are several low-impact videos in their library, including a couple that are specifically labelled as being great for people in dorms/apartments. So yeah, if you want some more cardio options, check them out; also, if you're loving the weights, check them out anyway, they have a ton of strength training videos as well. Don't know if pilates/yoga are really your thing or not, but they do videos for those as well if you end up looking for a change.
  • natalie1713
    natalie1713 Posts: 15 Member
    I use fitness blender quite often, tbh I think it has prob been the lack of food as ive only started hating cardio over the last few weeks and that's when ive been skipping lunch and breakfast mainly cz my little boy has been poorly lately ive just been neglecting myself a bit and still expecting to go at the same pace lol. I used to do yoga everyday and do abit with my boy to chill him before bed, I really enjoy pilates just haven't done it in a while may start that again. This is such a great sight its nce to see so many helpful people
  • pianoplaya94
    pianoplaya94 Posts: 185 Member
    Technically yes. All you need is a deficit. But if you do cardio then you can eat more to lose weight. For instance, if you burn 300 cals from running, you can eat those 300 cals back. Go chase Pokemon and run / walk briskly while you go find em. It makes me enjoy my runs more and the time goes by faster! :)

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