do you ever feel your weight hinders your workouts?

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  • rachylouise87
    rachylouise87 Posts: 367 Member
    Hornsby wrote: »
    I could definitely ride my bike faster and run faster if I was willing to lose some muscle mass. I'm not though.
    i think if i had 20lbs extra in muscle i wouldn't be bothered ... its fat so i know it has to go :)

  • _runnerbean_
    _runnerbean_ Posts: 640 Member
    Think positive- heavier people burn more calories during the same workout (compared to lighter people) so you are actually getting more value for each workout. Keep moving, just do what you can.
  • lbetancourt
    lbetancourt Posts: 522 Member
    yes. when running. i am hoping my pace improves come half marathon season.
  • Asher_Ethan
    Asher_Ethan Posts: 2,430 Member
    Yes yes yes... 23 pounds ago I was, "running," a 13 minute mile.... It was awful. But now that I'm 23 pounds lighter I run about 9 minute miles... I would like to loose 20 more pounds to see if I can get to 7 minute miles for an entire 5k... But that's probably not going to happen because I really like to eat.
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    tomatoey wrote: »
    It's a bad idea to do a lot of impact with too much extra weight, anyhow, not great for joints.

    I did aerobics until I was 38 weeks pregnant. I didn't weigh myself, but I was huge lol. My joints are fine. I have no problem running a 5k.
  • redonkulousd
    redonkulousd Posts: 22 Member
    Everybody has "something" they could do better if they were just a little more "this" or a little less "that". Focus on what you can do, what you have done and what you will be able to do. Keep your head up and do a little more tomorrow than you did today! Good luck!
  • midpath
    midpath Posts: 246 Member
    Yup! I'm 5'10" and 230 lbs. It gets in the way but if that's not serious motivation then I don't know what is. I kinda like that I'm going to get to see the changes made during my journey and it's just a reminder of why my life isn't one that I want to live anymore.
  • DeterminedFee201426
    DeterminedFee201426 Posts: 859 Member
    when i was 152 lbs i had the same problems all body parts just flapping every where and tierd very fast now iam 124lbs workouts is much easier i can do every move and most importantly i dont have fat of my body smacking me all the time
  • DeterminedFee201426
    DeterminedFee201426 Posts: 859 Member
    when i was 152 lbs i had the same problems all body parts just flapping every where and tierd very fast now iam 124lbs workouts is much easier i can do every move and most importantly i dont have fat of my body smacking me all the time
  • rachylouise87
    rachylouise87 Posts: 367 Member
    DeterminedFee201426 wrote: »
    when i was 152 lbs i had the same problems all body parts just flapping every where and tierd very fast now iam 124lbs workouts is much easier i can do every move and most importantly i dont have fat of my body smacking me all the time

    yes the fat smacking around is the worst bit :(

  • Lacipeanut
    Lacipeanut Posts: 28 Member
    Being overweight bothers me, but not doing something about it bothers me more. Does being overweight impact my workout? Yup, but with each workout, that fat is getting a little more gone. So...I'll just keep going.
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
    Yes when I was over weight I felt like I could puke when my trainer put the dreadmill speed at 4.5. That was the high part of my sprint work. Now I warm up with 5.0 on the dreadmill. I also found crunches to be really hard. They don't seem easy now but they are much more comfortable I should say. My running is the same way. I felt like I could die at 11:30 min mile...now I am at 8:43 (for shorter runs) and 9:10 (for longer runs).

    Just stick with it. It will get better. Oh and I remember my boob hitting me in the face every time I would do mountain climbers. HAAA
  • kimber301975
    kimber301975 Posts: 2
    janegalt37 wrote: »
    Yep. I'm 38 and have only started gaining extra weight 4 years ago. I'm sooo not use to it, and my mobility is horrible. The difference 50 pounds makes on my 5'10" frame makes me hate a lot of exercises I used to be okay with. Lifting heavy and elliptical in air conditioning is all I'm going to be doing until I get stronger. Most other movements feel kind of horrible, and I refuse to torture myself. It's a good thing I love lifting, because I have to do something.
    Keep on, Rachy, and don't be afraid to temporarily eliminate moves that you really hate right now; it'll be that much more rewarding when you add them back in when you're stronger and less..... chesty and such. lol

    I am in the same boat lol.......I'm 39 have never had to exercise.....was always 116 to 120 even after my 3 children......must be the slowing metabolism because I started slowly gaining after 35.....I'm now 160 pounds and I HATE it. I just started mfp, eating healthier walking and using the treadmill. I am out of shape and have to strengthen my legs. I am going to start a Zumba class next week 2 nights a week :) I'm excited....I'm ready to feel better and not have my jeans feel skin tight!!!!!
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