Hitting it hard, but hitting it smart?!?

Euthanized
Euthanized Posts: 4
in Health and Weight Loss
Hola everyone!

So I started hitting the gym pretty hard about 1 month ago, and my routine is as follows:

Monday: Chest/Shoulders/Triceps/Abs (60 to 80 minutes) followed by 20 to 30 minutes of incline walking
Tuesday: Back/Biceps (60 minutes) + 30 minutes of Eliptical
Wednesday: Abs (30 minutes) + 60 minutes of Stairs
Thursday: Legs (45 minutes) + 30 minutes of bike
Friday: Full upper body (60 + minutes) + 20 to 30 minutes of incline walking
Saturday: 60 minutes of outdoor biking
Sunday: Rest

I get a little tired during the day sometimes, but nothing a 10 minute power nap doesn't fix. I'm in the computer field so I have no choice but to sit on my butt all day long, so that is why I hit it so hard in the morning.

I have been taking protein before and after every workout, and I eat pretty well. I haven't noticed any weight loss at all yet, still right at 190, but I have lost about 1 inch on the waist and I feel stronger. So I guess my introductory questions are:

1) I know that weight on the scale doesn't matter and it's how you look and feel, but at one point don't the pounds have to start dropping off? When does that usually start happening? I'm considering scaling back on the weights for more cardio just to get to the target weight first, THEN hitting the weights harder. But for the first time in my life I am actually enjoying lifting a little, so I'm torn.

2) My routine. I only came up with that to try and split things up as best I can, but is that even a wise routine?

I guess that's all for now. I appreciate any insight you readers might have. I stumbled across this forum a lot when searching random workout and weight loss tips, so I thought I might as well join up and shout out to y'all. Thanks for listening.

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  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    First question: how much are you eating? Weight loss is all about the calories and your diary is closed. If you're tired, you may be undereating for your activity level, which can screw with your weight loss.
  • lina011
    lina011 Posts: 427 Member
    feeling tired " well you routine seems so long......... 1 hr max would be better, why dont you do all your upper on one day and then lower on another, then straight cardio one day and then repeat really 60 min doing your biceps and back?? or full body program and then cardio then fullbody then your bike ride, abs can be done after every routine. Try intervals this will cut the time and burn calories in a quicker time. Compound exercise would be better also this will incorporate more muscles. your hitting it pro lol

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