Does Burning Fat Actually Feel Like Burning?

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Zexxa
Zexxa Posts: 13 Member
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So, I was doing my elliptical training and I decided to push myself to the full 30 minutes in one go. Around minute 20 my stomach actually started to burn. Not like my actual stomach, but I guess my ab muscles?
They continued to burn until I stopped at 30 minutes, at which point I felt like I was going to pass out and stopped.

My question is, was the burning sensation I was feeling actually fat burning? Or is that just an expression?
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  • AsellusReborn
    AsellusReborn Posts: 1,112 Member
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    I would guess that was actually lactic acid buildup in your muscles.
  • SofaKingRad
    SofaKingRad Posts: 1,592 Member
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    Just becareful of spontaneous combustion!!!
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
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    Yes, I am pretty sure you felt the fat burning. Good job!
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
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    I would guess that was actually lactic acid buildup in your muscles.

    This. You don't feel fat "burning" or metabolizing out of your system. But the lactic acid in your muscles when working out hard will cause a burning sensation in the muscles themselves. This is a good thing, it means you're pushing yourself and your muscles are being challenged. But also listen to your body, and if it starts to hurt too much, pull back a bit or stop for the day.
  • EnchantedEvening
    EnchantedEvening Posts: 671 Member
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    Lactic acid builds up in your muscles and causes that burning sensation. That's why it's called "feeling the burn". If you raise your arm in the air and hold it up like you're in school waiting for the teacher to call on you, leave it up for a while and tell me how much it burns after a minute or so. Same principle.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
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    Are you pregnant?!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
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    nope. and your buns won't feel like steel either.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
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    nope. and your buns won't feel like steel either.

    YOU LIE!

    Good day to you, sir.
  • WestCoastPhoenix
    WestCoastPhoenix Posts: 802 Member
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    Bless your heart. :flowerforyou:
  • Zexxa
    Zexxa Posts: 13 Member
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    Thanks for all the input. I've been doing a little googling on lactic acid and ya'll are probably right.

    I hope to feel the same tomorrow! Except for the passing out part. I can do without that particular feeling.(I'm thinking I need to turn on a fan or something in my exercise room)
  • onedayillbeamilf
    onedayillbeamilf Posts: 966 Member
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    I think the elliptical is jealous and trying to sabotage you. Keep pushing next time.
  • fleur_de_lis19
    fleur_de_lis19 Posts: 926 Member
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    Bless your heart. :flowerforyou:

    I was for sure Cliff wrote this...lol
  • secrets_out
    secrets_out Posts: 770 Member
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    I'm very concerned for you..did you have any blisters on your abs? Burns are quite serious and should be monitored closely...but notto long or your face will be stuck that way...
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
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    only if it burns when you pee
  • Sarah_Wins
    Sarah_Wins Posts: 936 Member
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    Aww.. You're so pretty.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
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    only if it burns when you pee

    How did you know?
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
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    I am going to spend the rest of the day trying to figure out how you managed to work your abs on an elliptical.
  • andreanicole686
    andreanicole686 Posts: 406 Member
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    nope. and your buns won't feel like steel either.

    YOU LIE!

    Good day to you, sir.

    hahaha
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
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    If you're not on fire, your workouts are inefficient at best.
  • WendyBlendy
    WendyBlendy Posts: 124 Member
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    This happens to me all the time...I'm glad you asked cause now I have my answer!! :)

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