So Annoyed.....

nagniho
nagniho Posts: 132 Member
edited January 3 in Fitness and Exercise
Ran 5 miles in 55 mins and only burned 360cals:-( Oh, I did intervals in between and also increased the over-all speed. Same distance (lower speed) a couple of months back would burn at a min 420cals! I understand that i am lighter so my body will use less energy to move, but I liked the 400+ number.

Even Insanity (not the max schedules) only burns like 250 cals or such:-( I am on a tight schedule so cant workout longer.....

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  • Phoenixchichima
    Phoenixchichima Posts: 416
    I dont blame ya..... that would make me grumpy.

    oh wait. i'm supposed to be encouraging. sorry, not sure i can manage it for ya. but I can let ya vent!
  • mabernier
    mabernier Posts: 62 Member
    Would it annoy you less if I told you that you are inspiring me? I was on track in May and working out, cardio, weight lifting and interval training...lost 11 pounds to start and was doing well, starting to feel like I was making progress, unfortunately my Dad broke his neck in June and we spent 90 days back and forth in different hospitals (oh and did I say I eat when I'm stressed?)....he was 82 years old, had parkinson's for 20 years and was an inspiration to all who met him...he never once let his disease get him down or alter the fact that he wanted to keep moving... we lost him not quite 60 days ago...

    So I just got myself back on track on Monday...weighed in not only those 11 pounds back...but 4 more on top of that...I am starting back at 15 mins on the treadmill, only made 7 1/2 min on the elliptical tonight and then did our weight machine. Please know that I am glad you posted...I understand your frustration of liking those numbers mentally...the numbers are beating me up today too, just for a different reason.

    No need to feel sorry for me or offer condolences...I was glad for everyday with my Dad and don't regret a moment of my time with him...even if it put a few calories on my belly and thighs (okay more than a few :) ) I am glad I am back on track and can move and work towards taking care of this God given gift of a body.

    Hang in there...You are doing tremendous and the fact that you are doing so well means you are going to make this a lifestyle...lifetime habit of taking care of YOU and that is what is most important!
  • nagniho
    nagniho Posts: 132 Member
    Would it annoy you less if I told you that you are inspiring me? I was on track in May and working out, cardio, weight lifting and interval training...lost 11 pounds to start and was doing well, starting to feel like I was making progress, unfortunately my Dad broke his neck in June and we spent 90 days back and forth in different hospitals (oh and did I say I eat when I'm stressed?)....he was 82 years old, had parkinson's for 20 years and was an inspiration to all who met him...he never once let his disease get him down or alter the fact that he wanted to keep moving... we lost him not quite 60 days ago...

    So I just got myself back on track on Monday...weighed in not only those 11 pounds back...but 4 more on top of that...I am starting back at 15 mins on the treadmill, only made 7 1/2 min on the elliptical tonight and then did our weight machine. Please know that I am glad you posted...I understand your frustration of liking those numbers mentally...the numbers are beating me up today too, just for a different reason.

    No need to feel sorry for me or offer condolences...I was glad for everyday with my Dad and don't regret a moment of my time with him...even if it put a few calories on my belly and thighs (okay more than a few :) ) I am glad I am back on track and can move and work towards taking care of this God given gift of a body.

    Hang in there...You are doing tremendous and the fact that you are doing so well means you are going to make this a lifestyle...lifetime habit of taking care of YOU and that is what is most important!

    Dear mabernier

    Your post below touches my heart because I too have a father who is 82yrs old. I pray every day for his health and more than that I pray that let me be with him when it is time for him to go...he is in India...so far away. I do extend my condolences as "one daughter to another"

    Your post took away all my irritation, in fact I feel silly posting it now as I know that every day I get to work out, run faster, longer, lift heavier...is a blessing and I am doing my body good!

    You are strong and that why you are back on track and very soon you will be hitting all your targets soon when your mind and body both recover from the stress that you have experienced. You are an inspiration to me!!
  • mabernier
    mabernier Posts: 62 Member
    Where in India? Do you get to see him very often? My Mother actually had a pen pal that she has written back and forth with for more than 50 years. Pretty amazing huh? She lived in Bombay (Mumbai), but recently passed away. Isn't it amazing that whether it is electronically on a website like this or handwritten letters sent with a stamp in an envelpe we can support each other and get someone else's perspective. Good luck and thanks for taking my mind off my sucky 7 1/2 min elliptical journey! I have to remember that the last time I got "started all over again" within about 12 days, I was already seeing quite a bit of progress in my exercise and weight and that does a lot for my confidence....keep the faith! :)
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I totally agree with the OP. Being in shape sucks! It was so much better before I lost this weight, when I could walk super slow for 30 mins, sweat and huff and puff like a crazy person, and then post a 400 calorie "burn". Now I've lost 50 lbs, can run for an hour non stop, I can lift the gym off its foundation, get compliments about how I look to the point of being embarrassed, and had to buy all new clothes because the old ones were too big. But you know what, life sucks because I don't get to brag about huge burns anymore!

    This is awful!!! When I log my workouts, instead of "NICE BURN!" and "GREAT BURN", people on my FL just post stuff like, "decent burn, if that's the best you can do" and "meh". I call BS on this. Let's you and me order up some deep dish pizza, gain all the weight back, and go back to having huge burns again! We can even do that thing people do where instead of setting an actual fitness goal, we can set calorie burn goals instead! It's gonna be awesome! Who's gonna burn 3000 cals with me this week?
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Would it annoy you less if I told you that you are inspiring me? I was on track in May and working out, cardio, weight lifting and interval training...lost 11 pounds to start and was doing well, starting to feel like I was making progress, unfortunately my Dad broke his neck in June and we spent 90 days back and forth in different hospitals (oh and did I say I eat when I'm stressed?)....he was 82 years old, had parkinson's for 20 years and was an inspiration to all who met him...he never once let his disease get him down or alter the fact that he wanted to keep moving... we lost him not quite 60 days ago...

    So I just got myself back on track on Monday...weighed in not only those 11 pounds back...but 4 more on top of that...I am starting back at 15 mins on the treadmill, only made 7 1/2 min on the elliptical tonight and then did our weight machine. Please know that I am glad you posted...I understand your frustration of liking those numbers mentally...the numbers are beating me up today too, just for a different reason.

    No need to feel sorry for me or offer condolences...I was glad for everyday with my Dad and don't regret a moment of my time with him...even if it put a few calories on my belly and thighs (okay more than a few :) ) I am glad I am back on track and can move and work towards taking care of this God given gift of a body.

    Hang in there...You are doing tremendous and the fact that you are doing so well means you are going to make this a lifestyle...lifetime habit of taking care of YOU and that is what is most important!

    That is a very touching story. It's nice to hear about someone that suffers a big loss like that yet still maintains a positive outlook and keeps moving forward. And it lends perspective. Thanks for sharing
  • nagniho
    nagniho Posts: 132 Member
    Where in India? Do you get to see him very often? My Mother actually had a pen pal that she has written back and forth with for more than 50 years. Pretty amazing huh? She lived in Bombay (Mumbai), but recently passed away. Isn't it amazing that whether it is electronically on a website like this or handwritten letters sent with a stamp in an envelpe we can support each other and get someone else's perspective. Good luck and thanks for taking my mind off my sucky 7 1/2 min elliptical journey! I have to remember that the last time I got "started all over again" within about 12 days, I was already seeing quite a bit of progress in my exercise and weight and that does a lot for my confidence....keep the faith! :)

    I am from North-West India, near Delhi (Capital). Yes, we might never meet face to face but connections can be made any # of ways! i will be rooting for you and I am sure very soon you will be losing the 11+4+a whole lot more and the Elliptical will be your slave:-)
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