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Stop exercising to lose weight?

kvissy
kvissy Posts: 205 Member
edited January 20 in Fitness and Exercise
Ever since I started crossfit I've been working out heavy 5-7 days a week. My diet isn't terrible but I feel like I've been gaining weight and my metabolism is just shot. Does anyone feel like this? Do you take 1-2 weeks off (I seriously just died saying that). Change up your routine? Maybe just put in some basic cardio w/ yoga? HELP!!

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  • bstoetzer
    bstoetzer Posts: 96
    Try increasing your calories by 100-200 per day on the days you work out. I hit a plateau and my trainer had me increase my calories...worked like a charm.
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    Ever since I started crossfit I've been working out heavy 5-7 days a week. My diet isn't terrible but I feel like I've been gaining weight and my metabolism is just shot.

    Is the scale actually moving or is this just a feeling? Also since no one can see your diary we can't make that many suggestions.
  • azzkikin
    azzkikin Posts: 458 Member
    Ever since I started crossfit I've been working out heavy 5-7 days a week. My diet isn't terrible but I feel like I've been gaining weight and my metabolism is just shot.

    Is the scale actually moving or is this just a feeling? Also since no one can see your diary we can't make that many suggestions.

    ^^^Outside of nice smile. Well that's more of a complement. But nice work anyway. :wink:
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