This thread is here for anyone to share their experiences in working out. I'll start...
Tonight, my cousin and I did a 4-mile run off-trail. And we got lost and had to find our way back! It started to rain midway through. It was beautiful!
Now, I'm getting ready take back some stuff to Target. I feel awesome!
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3534 steps
40 minutes
1.51 miles
cals burnt 160
walking speed: very leisurely
This is the first time moving my body since starting Omad and how do I feel.....GRRRREEEEAAATTTTT!!!!!
I totally could have done more, but I want to be watchful that I'm super taking it easy. Before 40 days ago, just walking down the driveway was like lifting 10,000lbs. It was sooooo HARD for me to move without being able to even breath. It was horrible. Today, I did my walking filled with vim, vigor and joy, no hard breathing at all, but I did work-up a sweat and it feels GREEEEAAAATTTTT!
I'll be adding my exercising "antics" on here, this thread. I LOVE Omad!
Today was a ripping 8 sets of standing barbell curls (95 lbs x 4 reps per set), 3 sets of the rowing machine, and 3 sets of leg raises for the abs. I feel worked, but not worked to death. It feels good to tank back up after any workout.
Curious if anyone had thoughts about this study:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/50409403_Exercising_fasting_or_fed_to_enhance_fat_loss_Influence_of_food_intake_on_respiratory_ratio_and_excess_postexercise_oxygen_consumption_after_a_bout_of_endurance_training
It is small and the outcome was negative for light exercise and fasting but not horribly so. I'm a bit confused by it though because normally I wouldn't associate light exercise with higher metabolism 24 hours later.
I'm just curious ... no hostile intent. I would love to see more studies about the impact of fasting and exercise.
Well, this is the workout thread for those of us who OMAD and workout, but this will vary from person to person in intensity and type. I'm in a gaining muscle phase and therefore train to a different end. Someone fasting to lose weight should NOT do anymore than walking for exercise, generally. At a deficit, one must be careful exerting any level of strenuous activity.
I'm so glad you said this Joe, today I did 10 minutes on the elliptical and it was quite GRUELING for me. I think I'll stick to walking until I get closer to my goal as you've always suggested!
Good idea. You will tax your body and cause it to start storing reserves to prevent muscle breakdown, which will cause you to hold weight. You're doing just fine like you are.
I posted this on my thread, but wanted to post it here for you. If you could pls. let me know what you think, I'd appreciate it so much!
Hi,
At least you admit it. Some people fight me on it when it is clearly true--exercise causes water retention, which in turn, causes weight to stick around. It has its benefits, but will pull the body out of weight loss by triggering stress hormones. Just do nothing more than walk and occasionally "splurge" with exercise and you shouldn't have a problem. You can always readapt to exercise as you approach your goal weight.
Thank you so much Joe! You've helped me tremendously.
Has anyone tried a hypnosis phone app for weight loss called Easy Loss? I read about it just today in a Brit newspaper (I think it was the Daily Mail and that it has been running stories about it).
Thanks in advance!
Nice! I just discovered this thread, don't know how missed it.
Thats a good curl workout!
Read eating academy.com. it promotes keto but very interesting discussions on burning fat vs glucose and effects on aerobic threshold.
I started my journey to recover myself from the doors of hell by listening to hypnosis sessions i saved to my phone and listened religiously every day on my way to work. My commute by train us 1.5 hours. There is a plethora of info on changing your subconscious. I know i have a messed up recording inside that pushes me for self destruction. I have slowly changed and it has been a positive tool. I used some for self esteem ( glen harrold) and others i found in youtube that help w reprogramming. There is the factor of will and that is a conscious one.
Silva mind control is another i have been using for visualization. Overall meditation is a great tool because it teaches you to see your thoughts coming and going and not grab them.
I am still struggling but the seeds for change have been planted.
Hi, by Silva do you mean the book or something else? I had read the book years ago and found it extremely powerful, wondering if it has been updated.
Quite interesting, especially since you've been a fitness competitor! What sort of full-body weight exercises do you do? And why did you discard the cardio altogether?
I do circuit training so I keep my intensity level high as I move from one exercise to another so I get both my cardio and weight training together. I really don't like cardio unless it is interval training on a rowing machine. I have spent too many years doing countless hours of cardio and it really isn't the most efficient way to train. Some people really enjoy cardio and I believe you should do what you love. I happen to love lifting weights and feeling strong as a woman. Some of the full body exercises I do are Kettlebell squat to press or dumbbell renegade rows!
I keep my workouts short and sweet so I can enjoy the rest of my day.