fear of 213.8 lbs and all muscle
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Oh, and if you're less than two weeks in, you might not notice a change yet. Give your body time to stop panicking at what you're trying to do
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I am the same height as you, and was 208. Weighed in this morning at 193.5 and have been working hard for 3 weeks. CARDIO CARDIO CARDIO, you will drop weight faster. I do not eat back ALL of the calories that I burn during a workout. Typically I eat about 1200-1400 calories per day. I do about an hour of cardio and about 3 times a week I will do some abdominal exercises and some arms. But I was told to lose weight first by more cardio and then work on toning with weights.
And this is a perfect recipe for losing tons of lean body mass... so you will have to lose a lot more weight to start seeing definition and you will end up causing your metabolism to slow down. So would you rather lose fat or fat and muscle? Keep in mind that muscle is what makes you tight and lean.0 -
Not sure if trolling, or just bad advice.ur cal intake is to high.
So lets follow simple logic.
Eating at surplus = weight gain
eating at maintenance = stabilized weight
eating at deficit = weight loss.
So if someone is not losing weight, what do you conclude?
And we would all agree with you if it was more than 12 days...0 -
I wish you all would read everything I have posted. I DO NOT BURN 3000 CALORIES IN 3 HOURS! it is the total amount of calories I burn in an entire day, including when I sleep. THE CALCULATION IS CORRECT! I wear a body bugg, very accurate calorie counter.
Okay since the calculations are correct, you eat 2000 calories a day, burn 3,000. SO you're in a calorie deficit of 1,000 calories a day. 7 days a week? This should be about 2lbs weight loss a week.
So what's the problem?
Pu - did you notice that she has only been doing this for 12 days - water weight fluctuations could totally mask the results.
Yes, but at her 1,000 theoretical calorie weight loss a day, this should translate to 2lbs a week, 3lbs in 14 days. At least some progress should show. As you know with women it can be difference to their cycles and weight loss.
I personally haven't noticed drastic water weight fluctuations with cardio, mostly from lifting and just when starting a new program. I don't know if she's lifting or not, but more than likely not. She's doing low to moderate activity. As you know you can either workout long or intense, not really both. I think she said she burns about 1,000 calories per workout, in 3hrs. that's about 333 calories per hour. Not really to intense. I burn that in 20mins at the gym.
To everyone else, I personally burn about 3,000 cals a day according to my bodybugg. Very similar to the OP, I also average 1,700 calories a day intake, yet I am losing 2-3lbs a week on average. So once again, she's eating to much.
And how much of that weight loss is muscle? I can almost bet its almost half...0 -
This would all be true if weight loss were perfectly linear. It's not. So.....stop telling her she's eating too much. She's not. Or she might be eating closer to TDEE than she thinks, or it could be too little. There is no way to know that at this point. It's been 12 days, during which time she's been working out hard. Even if it's only cardio, if she's not used to that level of working out, it's totally viable that she has intramuscular fluid retention masking fat loss. If the numbers are perfect, and weight loss were linear, that would equate to 3.4lbs of fat loss in 12 days, based on a 1000 calorie deficit. She could EASILY be carrying 3.4 lbs of water, if not more. I wouldn't even jump to the conclusion that she's eating too much if she gained a lb or two at this point. With a theoretical deficit that large, even if her numbers are off and she's eating closer to her TDEE than predicted, there's no WAY she's eating at maintenance. It's 12 days FFS!I wish you all would read everything I have posted. I DO NOT BURN 3000 CALORIES IN 3 HOURS! it is the total amount of calories I burn in an entire day, including when I sleep. THE CALCULATION IS CORRECT! I wear a body bugg, very accurate calorie counter.
Okay since the calculations are correct, you eat 2000 calories a day, burn 3,000. SO you're in a calorie deficit of 1,000 calories a day. 7 days a week? This should be about 2lbs weight loss a week.
So what's the problem?
Pu - did you notice that she has only been doing this for 12 days - water weight fluctuations could totally mask the results.
Yes, but at her 1,000 theoretical calorie weight loss a day, this should translate to 2lbs a week, 3lbs in 14 days. At least some progress should show. As you know with women it can be difference to their cycles and weight loss.
I personally haven't noticed drastic water weight fluctuations with cardio, mostly from lifting and just when starting a new program. I don't know if she's lifting or not, but more than likely not. She's doing low to moderate activity. As you know you can either workout long or intense, not really both. I think she said she burns about 1,000 calories per workout, in 3hrs. that's about 333 calories per hour. Not really to intense. I burn that in 20mins at the gym.
To everyone else, I personally burn about 3,000 cals a day according to my bodybugg. Very similar to the OP, I also average 1,700 calories a day intake, yet I am losing 2-3lbs a week on average. So once again, she's eating to much.0 -
Weight loss for me is a ratcheting effect. Stagnant for a 4-5 days, then 2-3 pounds drop. Stagnant for 4-5 days, then 2-3 pounds drop. I think when the scale starts moving for you, the bottom will fall out. Eat clean foods and exercise, and there is no way you won't see benefits. Hope you are taking measurements!0
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I wish you all would read everything I have posted. I DO NOT BURN 3000 CALORIES IN 3 HOURS! it is the total amount of calories I burn in an entire day, including when I sleep. THE CALCULATION IS CORRECT! I wear a body bugg, very accurate calorie counter.
Okay since the calculations are correct, you eat 2000 calories a day, burn 3,000. SO you're in a calorie deficit of 1,000 calories a day. 7 days a week? This should be about 2lbs weight loss a week.
So what's the problem?
Pu - did you notice that she has only been doing this for 12 days - water weight fluctuations could totally mask the results.
Yes, but at her 1,000 theoretical calorie weight loss a day, this should translate to 2lbs a week, 3lbs in 14 days. At least some progress should show. As you know with women it can be difference to their cycles and weight loss.
I personally haven't noticed drastic water weight fluctuations with cardio, mostly from lifting and just when starting a new program. I don't know if she's lifting or not, but more than likely not. She's doing low to moderate activity. As you know you can either workout long or intense, not really both. I think she said she burns about 1,000 calories per workout, in 3hrs. that's about 333 calories per hour. Not really to intense. I burn that in 20mins at the gym.
To everyone else, I personally burn about 3,000 cals a day according to my bodybugg. Very similar to the OP, I also average 1,700 calories a day intake, yet I am losing 2-3lbs a week on average. So once again, she's eating to much.
At 213, water weight can vary up to 10 pounds. I think she needs to start logging her sodium intake before she worries about a hundred calories here and there.0 -
maybe you are burning too many calories, so the calories you do take in, your body stores as fat....just a thought?0
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12 days (too short a window to make ANY conclusions)
too much stress (three hours a day)
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you shouldnt work out so much it will hinder results; and your body needs rest0
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To those who say that a 5'4" woman shouldn't lose on 2100 calories a day, that's ridiculous! Maybe for a sedentary person but this woman is working out for 3 hours a day!! It is quite believeable that her TDEE is over 3000.
I know I'm a bit taller (5'8) but I am also lighter (which needs less calories a day in general) and I can lose weight on around 2300-2500 calories a day. I lead a relatively active lifestyle and workout for around 45 minutes to an hour, 5 times a week. I am by the sounds of it, nowhere near as active as the OP and yet I lose on more. It can be done, just saying!
To answer the OP's question, keep at it, it will come with time. I would consider lowering the exercise though, you don't need 3 hours a day! There is such a thing as overtraining and it can definitely hinder your weight loss! If you are still experiencing problems, then maybe there is some innaccuracy to the amount you're eating. Check everything that you enter, the database is often wrong.0 -
Thank you all again. and I know you all keep saying I work out too much, but the fact is, i am not tired, I am not exhausted, ever! I could actually work out more if I wanted to. I feel great, and I have no intentions on lowering my work-outs. Besides, I only strength train an hour a day 5 days a week, run an hour or less 6 days a week, and walk 2-3 hours 7 days a week. Most of the extra that I do is walking, and walking never hurt anyone. Unless I get attacked by some random animal while walking outside. I am also training for a half marathon in July. ( that is all trail ) I have to work on my running at least 5 days a week.
I did how ever lower my calories, ( to 1700-1800) and I am giving it time. 4 weeks. I will create a new post 4 weeks from now to let you all know what is what, what worked and what didnt!
Thank You all again!0 -
Thank you all again. and I know you all keep saying I work out too much, but the fact is, i am not tired, I am not exhausted, ever! I could actually work out more if I wanted to. I feel great, and I have no intentions on lowering my work-outs. Besides, I only strength train an hour a day 5 days a week, run an hour or less 6 days a week, and walk 2-3 hours 7 days a week. Most of the extra that I do is walking, and walking never hurt anyone. Unless I get attacked by some random animal while walking outside. I am also training for a half marathon in July. ( that is all trail ) I have to work on my running at least 5 days a week.
I did how ever lower my calories, ( to 1700-1800) and I am giving it time. 4 weeks. I will create a new post 4 weeks from now to let you all know what is what, what worked and what didnt!
Thank You all again!
Keep track of your performance, weights lifted and pace maintained.
Because you should lose weight for sure, that's a massive deficit.
The real issue will be the 4 weeks after that point in time, what has the metabolism done then?
And how does the performance suffer?
What marathon training program are you reading that says you must run 6 days a week? That's some old school stuff there, and most programs have wised up.
And do you really strength train, or just barely push some weight around on a machine. Pink dumbbells don't count as strength training.
It would be useful to get your measurements in besides your weight, at least get an avg BF% stat to include at the start here.
That way you can have a clearer idea of what you are doing to your body.
http://www.gymgoal.com/dtools.html0 -
Thank you all again. and I know you all keep saying I work out too much, but the fact is, i am not tired, I am not exhausted, ever! I could actually work out more if I wanted to. I feel great, and I have no intentions on lowering my work-outs. Besides, I only strength train an hour a day 5 days a week, run an hour or less 6 days a week, and walk 2-3 hours 7 days a week. Most of the extra that I do is walking, and walking never hurt anyone. Unless I get attacked by some random animal while walking outside. I am also training for a half marathon in July. ( that is all trail ) I have to work on my running at least 5 days a week.
I did how ever lower my calories, ( to 1700-1800) and I am giving it time. 4 weeks. I will create a new post 4 weeks from now to let you all know what is what, what worked and what didnt!
Thank You all again!
Go to the store and buy some body fat calipers. This way you can track your lean body mass over time to see if you are losing lbm... I have a feeling you will be better off eating 2500 calories since your bodybugg said you were burning around 3000 calories daily.0 -
@ heybales
The strength training I do is 5 days a week, with a personal trainer in a class, and it is intense most days. 2 days a week is total body, one day is legs, one day is arms, one day is core. I am not following any marathon training program. I am running in intervals to work my way up, 5 days a week. 1 day I week I run outside on a trail. Weather permitting, I usually try to run outside then on the track, but on the track I know where I am with the progression of my intervals.0 -
@ heybales...
how is my performance suffering?? I am improving my stamina and the length/time I can run each week.0 -
Did you check your measurements when you started?0
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To those who say that a 5'4" woman shouldn't lose on 2100 calories a day, that's ridiculous! Maybe for a sedentary person but this woman is working out for 3 hours a day!! It is quite believeable that her TDEE is over 3000.
I know I'm a bit taller (5'8) but I am also lighter (which needs less calories a day in general) and I can lose weight on around 2300-2500 calories a day. I lead a relatively active lifestyle and workout for around 45 minutes to an hour, 5 times a week. I am by the sounds of it, nowhere near as active as the OP and yet I lose on more. It can be done, just saying!
To answer the OP's question, keep at it, it will come with time. I would consider lowering the exercise though, you don't need 3 hours a day! There is such a thing as overtraining and it can definitely hinder your weight loss! If you are still experiencing problems, then maybe there is some innaccuracy to the amount you're eating. Check everything that you enter, the database is often wrong.
Do you or anyone else have an example of a woman who has a normal body fat % and eats more than 2k or more calories to lose weight? Normal body fat is someone who's not over weight or obese...oh and of course average height 5'5"
I am 5 6" but I do and I do basically no cardio. My body fat is definitely not over weight.0 -
To those who say that a 5'4" woman shouldn't lose on 2100 calories a day, that's ridiculous! Maybe for a sedentary person but this woman is working out for 3 hours a day!! It is quite believeable that her TDEE is over 3000.
I know I'm a bit taller (5'8) but I am also lighter (which needs less calories a day in general) and I can lose weight on around 2300-2500 calories a day. I lead a relatively active lifestyle and workout for around 45 minutes to an hour, 5 times a week. I am by the sounds of it, nowhere near as active as the OP and yet I lose on more. It can be done, just saying!
To answer the OP's question, keep at it, it will come with time. I would consider lowering the exercise though, you don't need 3 hours a day! There is such a thing as overtraining and it can definitely hinder your weight loss! If you are still experiencing problems, then maybe there is some innaccuracy to the amount you're eating. Check everything that you enter, the database is often wrong.
Do you or anyone else have an example of a woman who has a normal body fat % and eats more than 2k or more calories to lose weight? Normal body fat is someone who's not over weight or obese...oh and of course average height 5'5"
I am 5 6" but I do and I do basically no cardio. My body fat is definitely not over weight.
And you're reducing body fat?
Yes I am. Why would you imply that I am not.0 -
To those who say that a 5'4" woman shouldn't lose on 2100 calories a day, that's ridiculous! Maybe for a sedentary person but this woman is working out for 3 hours a day!! It is quite believeable that her TDEE is over 3000.
I know I'm a bit taller (5'8) but I am also lighter (which needs less calories a day in general) and I can lose weight on around 2300-2500 calories a day. I lead a relatively active lifestyle and workout for around 45 minutes to an hour, 5 times a week. I am by the sounds of it, nowhere near as active as the OP and yet I lose on more. It can be done, just saying!
To answer the OP's question, keep at it, it will come with time. I would consider lowering the exercise though, you don't need 3 hours a day! There is such a thing as overtraining and it can definitely hinder your weight loss! If you are still experiencing problems, then maybe there is some innaccuracy to the amount you're eating. Check everything that you enter, the database is often wrong.
Do you or anyone else have an example of a woman who has a normal body fat % and eats more than 2k or more calories to lose weight? Normal body fat is someone who's not over weight or obese...oh and of course average height 5'5"
Rosie Chee Scott is 5'2, around 10% bf
"I generally use a calorie/carbohydrate cycling method, but no specific diet as such, listening to my body on a daily basis and adjusting my nutrition (as I do my training) as required, with my macronutrient ratios and calorie intake changing on a day-to-day basis, albeit averaging out at ~4,300 calories daily. I adjust my nutrition on a weekly – sometimes even daily – basis, dependent on my progress towards my goal/s of that phase, taking bits and pieces from diets/principles such as Calorie Cycling, Intermittent Fasting, and Paleo, creating my own adaptation and amalgamating them to be specific to me, so that I get the best effects and results possible."0 -
3 hour long workouts are insane! You do this 7 days a week?? Have a read up on Cortisol and what it does to your body. It may or may not be the reason you're not seeing weight loss...
Aim for a health Macro (Proteins, Carbs, Fats) Split, adjust your calories down each week or fortnight you don't see your weight going down generally taken from carbs is how I've done it in the past.
I will warn you thought, setting yourself up with such high volume at the beggining of losing weight is a receipe for failure. You don't leave yourself room to reduce calories/increase exercise as you get leaner.
Good luck :-)
I inquired recently to our local gym owner (trainer and former competitor) about losing fat and building muscle. I've lost the weight, but I want my fat percent down and I want some muscle going! Anyway, he told me to reduce my cardio and not to do intense (running, etc.) 5 days/week like I was. That would essentially burn my muscle too. Muscle burns more calories. Anyways point to that is that he told me that my workout should be an 1 to 1 1/2 hours/day. 3 hours seems like a lot, in my opinion. I know everyone is different. Listen to your body and keep your head up! It will happen. We all just have to find out what works for us. Good luck! 0 -
To those who say that a 5'4" woman shouldn't lose on 2100 calories a day, that's ridiculous! Maybe for a sedentary person but this woman is working out for 3 hours a day!! It is quite believeable that her TDEE is over 3000.
I know I'm a bit taller (5'8) but I am also lighter (which needs less calories a day in general) and I can lose weight on around 2300-2500 calories a day. I lead a relatively active lifestyle and workout for around 45 minutes to an hour, 5 times a week. I am by the sounds of it, nowhere near as active as the OP and yet I lose on more. It can be done, just saying!
To answer the OP's question, keep at it, it will come with time. I would consider lowering the exercise though, you don't need 3 hours a day! There is such a thing as overtraining and it can definitely hinder your weight loss! If you are still experiencing problems, then maybe there is some innaccuracy to the amount you're eating. Check everything that you enter, the database is often wrong.
Do you or anyone else have an example of a woman who has a normal body fat % and eats more than 2k or more calories to lose weight? Normal body fat is someone who's not over weight or obese...oh and of course average height 5'5"
I am 5 6" but I do and I do basically no cardio. My body fat is definitely not over weight.
And you're reducing body fat?
Yes I am. Why would you imply that I am not.
Maybe you where maintaining weight at 2k not dropping body fat. Had to ask to make sure we're on the same page. You look good sara, don't think i am saying other wise.
I am losing weight at 2k - most, if not all, will be BF as I am doing the whole small deficit, weight training, protein thing.
I did not think you were implying that but thank you for clarifying.0 -
To those who say that a 5'4" woman shouldn't lose on 2100 calories a day, that's ridiculous! Maybe for a sedentary person but this woman is working out for 3 hours a day!! It is quite believeable that her TDEE is over 3000.
I know I'm a bit taller (5'8) but I am also lighter (which needs less calories a day in general) and I can lose weight on around 2300-2500 calories a day. I lead a relatively active lifestyle and workout for around 45 minutes to an hour, 5 times a week. I am by the sounds of it, nowhere near as active as the OP and yet I lose on more. It can be done, just saying!
To answer the OP's question, keep at it, it will come with time. I would consider lowering the exercise though, you don't need 3 hours a day! There is such a thing as overtraining and it can definitely hinder your weight loss! If you are still experiencing problems, then maybe there is some innaccuracy to the amount you're eating. Check everything that you enter, the database is often wrong.
Do you or anyone else have an example of a woman who has a normal body fat % and eats more than 2k or more calories to lose weight? Normal body fat is someone who's not over weight or obese...oh and of course average height 5'5"
Rosie Chee Scott is 5'2, around 10% bf
"I generally use a calorie/carbohydrate cycling method, but no specific diet as such, listening to my body on a daily basis and adjusting my nutrition (as I do my training) as required, with my macronutrient ratios and calorie intake changing on a day-to-day basis, albeit averaging out at ~4,300 calories daily. I adjust my nutrition on a weekly – sometimes even daily – basis, dependent on my progress towards my goal/s of that phase, taking bits and pieces from diets/principles such as Calorie Cycling, Intermittent Fasting, and Paleo, creating my own adaptation and amalgamating them to be specific to me, so that I get the best effects and results possible."
I asked because a lot of people started to criticize my comment where i said, "I can't imagine a normal sized woman eating more than 2k a day to lose weight." I was going off the OP's default picture, she said she was 5'4" a little above normal BF not much, As you know the more over weight you are the more calories you burn. Also the more LBM you have the more calories you burn.
I am looking for someone who doesn't have more than average bodyfat and one who doesn't have more than average LBM. A woman who fits in to the normal standards.
Activity levels are missing from your logic, 2 women the exact same ht/wt, would have different TDEEs based on activity ie a sedentary housewife vs someone more active0 -
To those who say that a 5'4" woman shouldn't lose on 2100 calories a day, that's ridiculous! Maybe for a sedentary person but this woman is working out for 3 hours a day!! It is quite believeable that her TDEE is over 3000.
I know I'm a bit taller (5'8) but I am also lighter (which needs less calories a day in general) and I can lose weight on around 2300-2500 calories a day. I lead a relatively active lifestyle and workout for around 45 minutes to an hour, 5 times a week. I am by the sounds of it, nowhere near as active as the OP and yet I lose on more. It can be done, just saying!
To answer the OP's question, keep at it, it will come with time. I would consider lowering the exercise though, you don't need 3 hours a day! There is such a thing as overtraining and it can definitely hinder your weight loss! If you are still experiencing problems, then maybe there is some innaccuracy to the amount you're eating. Check everything that you enter, the database is often wrong.
Do you or anyone else have an example of a woman who has a normal body fat % and eats more than 2k or more calories to lose weight? Normal body fat is someone who's not over weight or obese...oh and of course average height 5'5"
I am 5 6" but I do and I do basically no cardio. My body fat is definitely not over weight.
And you're reducing body fat?
Yes I am. Why would you imply that I am not.
Maybe you where maintaining weight at 2k not dropping body fat. Had to ask to make sure we're on the same page. You look good sara, don't think i am saying other wise.
I am losing weight at 2k - most, if not all, will be BF as I am doing the whole small deficit, weight training, protein thing.
I did not think you were implying that but thank you for clarifying.
I don't think you'd make a good example for this question because it seems you have a bit more than average LBM. Which would increase your metabolic rate.
Yes, my LBM is relatively high. However, higher LBM does not actually increase metabolic rate by that much. Also, I am 45 years old - which means I have a lower BMR than many here.0 -
To those who say that a 5'4" woman shouldn't lose on 2100 calories a day, that's ridiculous! Maybe for a sedentary person but this woman is working out for 3 hours a day!! It is quite believeable that her TDEE is over 3000.
I know I'm a bit taller (5'8) but I am also lighter (which needs less calories a day in general) and I can lose weight on around 2300-2500 calories a day. I lead a relatively active lifestyle and workout for around 45 minutes to an hour, 5 times a week. I am by the sounds of it, nowhere near as active as the OP and yet I lose on more. It can be done, just saying!
To answer the OP's question, keep at it, it will come with time. I would consider lowering the exercise though, you don't need 3 hours a day! There is such a thing as overtraining and it can definitely hinder your weight loss! If you are still experiencing problems, then maybe there is some innaccuracy to the amount you're eating. Check everything that you enter, the database is often wrong.
Do you or anyone else have an example of a woman who has a normal body fat % and eats more than 2k or more calories to lose weight? Normal body fat is someone who's not over weight or obese...oh and of course average height 5'5"
I am 5 6" but I do and I do basically no cardio. My body fat is definitely not over weight.
And you're reducing body fat?
Yes I am. Why would you imply that I am not.
Maybe you where maintaining weight at 2k not dropping body fat. Had to ask to make sure we're on the same page. You look good sara, don't think i am saying other wise.
I am losing weight at 2k - most, if not all, will be BF as I am doing the whole small deficit, weight training, protein thing.
I did not think you were implying that but thank you for clarifying.
I don't think you'd make a good example for this question because it seems you have a bit more than average LBM. Which would increase your metabolic rate.
so you're redefining your original question in order to get the responses you want to prove your point?
c'mon dude :laugh:0 -
@ heybales
The strength training I do is 5 days a week, with a personal trainer in a class, and it is intense most days. 2 days a week is total body, one day is legs, one day is arms, one day is core. I am not following any marathon training program. I am running in intervals to work my way up, 5 days a week. 1 day I week I run outside on a trail. Weather permitting, I usually try to run outside then on the track, but on the track I know where I am with the progression of my intervals.
how is my performance suffering?? I am improving my stamina and the length/time I can run each week.
Are you sore the next day from your strength training?
If not, then you aren't pushing yourself hard enough to continue to see improvement. You will at first, that will plateau quickly.
If you are sore, do you work out the same muscles intensely?
The soreness is microtears that need to be repaired, and the reason for doing the lifting is so they repair stronger. If you work them out again intensely, you just killed the full potential benefit of that repair. Again, if starting out, you are lucking out.
Intervals for running, if by intervals you mean walking and jogging, that's fine. If you mean all out effort and then recovery, day after day, you again will luck out if starting, but are killing ability to improve if no rest.
Perhaps you are unaware of the fact that your body doesn't actually improve during the workout, it's the recovery where the actual improvement comes. The exercise is just putting a heavier load on the body that requires it to improve better for when you do it again.
If you provide no rest, you are dragging it out way longer then it need be, because you are neither getting the full benefit from the workout, nor are you getting the full benefit from the little to no rest you give yourself.
Besides which for weight loss, all exercise over a small amount is stress on the body. Planned stress, so it can improve. Well, yours is just stress and stress and stress.
Diet is a stress too.
You got other stresses in life?
Stress will mess up your hormones and make it harder to lose fat and weight, but potentially more muscle sadly.0 -
@ haybales
Some days I am sore, some days I am not. When I do my intervals it is as follows: ( 13 times around the track is a mile )
week one: walk one, run two ( at a pace that is comfortable for me, while still being able to carry a conversation )
week two: walk one run three
week three: walk one run four
week four: walk one run four
I am sure you get the point, it progresses from there, adding up, etc. I do the intervals for a half hour. when I run outside it is a bit more intense, more effort put forth, some days on the track I try to run a bit faster then normal just to see if I can.
I have heard that stress can hinder weight loss, but I am not stressed emotionally, or physically. I do give my muscles time to repair because, like I said, I do not work out the same ones everyday, it is always something different, and I also do not lift weights, or strength train on weekends.0 -
@ haybales
Some days I am sore, some days I am not. When I do my intervals it is as follows: ( 13 times around the track is a mile )
week one: walk one, run two ( at a pace that is comfortable for me, while still being able to carry a conversation )
week two: walk one run three
week three: walk one run four
week four: walk one run four
I am sure you get the point, it progresses from there, adding up, etc. I do the intervals for a half hour. when I run outside it is a bit more intense, more effort put forth, some days on the track I try to run a bit faster then normal just to see if I can.
I have heard that stress can hinder weight loss, but I am not stressed emotionally, or physically. I do give my muscles time to repair because, like I said, I do not work out the same ones everyday, it is always something different, and I also do not lift weights, or strength train on weekends.
You may not be stressed emotionally or physically, but your body might think otherwise. It is critical to actually go a day or two a week without any exercise to allow your body to recover. Also, a calorie deficit is stress on the body. So while a person might not think they are stressed, they can still have high levels of cortisol released. This is why when someone plateau's its suggested to take 1 week off of all exercise and eat at maintenance to stabilize their hormones and allow for a body to fully recover . And when you cut calories more, you will increase the amount of cortisol in your body and increase the stress. This is why many of us are suggesting cutting exercise to 1 hour or at least increase food by another 500 calories to reduce the affects of cortisol and other hormones.0 -
It's twelve days. I'm lucky if I lose anything in a month.0
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