Does Burning Fat Actually Feel Like Burning?

Zexxa
Zexxa Posts: 13 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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
    I would guess that was actually lactic acid buildup in your muscles.
  • SofaKingRad
    SofaKingRad Posts: 1,592 Member
    Just becareful of spontaneous combustion!!!
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Yes, I am pretty sure you felt the fat burning. Good job!
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    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
    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
    Are you pregnant?!
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    nope. and your buns won't feel like steel either.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    nope. and your buns won't feel like steel either.

    YOU LIE!

    Good day to you, sir.
  • WestCoastPhoenix
    WestCoastPhoenix Posts: 802 Member
    Bless your heart. :flowerforyou:
  • Zexxa
    Zexxa Posts: 13 Member
    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
    I think the elliptical is jealous and trying to sabotage you. Keep pushing next time.
  • fleur_de_lis19
    fleur_de_lis19 Posts: 926 Member
    Bless your heart. :flowerforyou:

    I was for sure Cliff wrote this...lol
  • secrets_out
    secrets_out Posts: 684 Member
    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
    only if it burns when you pee
  • Sarah_Wins
    Sarah_Wins Posts: 936 Member
    Aww.. You're so pretty.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    only if it burns when you pee

    How did you know?
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    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
    nope. and your buns won't feel like steel either.

    YOU LIE!

    Good day to you, sir.

    hahaha
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    If you're not on fire, your workouts are inefficient at best.
  • WendyBlendy
    WendyBlendy Posts: 124 Member
    This happens to me all the time...I'm glad you asked cause now I have my answer!! :)
  • HiKaren
    HiKaren Posts: 1,306 Member
    I've had this very same sensation when on my elliptical machine...
    Its like this.... Oxygen (feel the oxygen into my lungs) Burn (stomach felt warm and burning-ish) & Water water, drinking the water (flushing out the fat)

    Burning and flushing and oxygen....
  • pullipgirl
    pullipgirl Posts: 767 Member
    wear water resistant sunscreen
  • andreanicole686
    andreanicole686 Posts: 406 Member
    I am going to spend the rest of the day trying to figure out how you managed to work your abs on an elliptical.

    It's pretty easy actually. If you are rotating your arms with your body and holding y our core tight you will feel it in your abs after awhile.
  • MED2012COLORADO
    MED2012COLORADO Posts: 238
    :noway:
  • yowza101
    yowza101 Posts: 196 Member
    Well my body heat rises and according to Leslie Sanson....that is starting the burning process. Plus when you do a good cardio work out over 30-45 minutes, your body continue to "burn fat" for a few hours after your workout. It's a good feeling actually.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    I've had this very same sensation when on my elliptical machine...
    Its like this.... Oxygen (feel the oxygen into my lungs) Burn (stomach felt warm and burning-ish) & Water water, drinking the water (flushing out the fat)

    Burning and flushing and oxygen....
    tigerpalm.jpg

    Exactly how does water "flush out fat?" (Hint, it doesn't.)
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    When I go to hell for laughing so hard at this will the burning sensation be fat burning?
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    I've had this very same sensation when on my elliptical machine...
    Its like this.... Oxygen (feel the oxygen into my lungs) Burn (stomach felt warm and burning-ish) & Water water, drinking the water (flushing out the fat)

    Burning and flushing and oxygen....
    tigerpalm.jpg

    Exactly how does water "flush out fat?" (Hint, it doesn't.)

    Wouldn't water put out the fire and stop any fat burning that was happening at that point?
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    Well my body heat rises and according to Leslie Sanson....that is starting the burning process. Plus when you do a good cardio work out over 30-45 minutes, your body continue to "burn fat" for a few hours after your workout. It's a good feeling actually.
    Actually, your body burns fat 24 hours a day, not just when you work out or a few hours after.
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    Well my body heat rises and according to Leslie Sanson....that is starting the burning process. Plus when you do a good cardio work out over 30-45 minutes, your body continue to "burn fat" for a few hours after your workout. It's a good feeling actually.
    Actually, your body burns fat 24 hours a day, not just when you work out or a few hours after.

    Except for when you're sleeping. You're whole body pretty much shuts down when you sleep - heart stops beating, respiration stops, etc.

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