IS it possible to lose 20lbs by November 23.

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  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    Yes, its really about what you are putting in your mouth. I worked out a lot too before, 6 days a week for an hour to an hour and a half a day and kept eating not great but not that bad and didnt lose anything. So I tracked my calories really cooled it on my work-outs, as I think that really stresses your life out trying to find the time to exercise. Walking a half hour a day is relaxing, I can fit it in at any time of the day. What really woke me up is when my friend, a personal trainer said its 85% diet 15% exercise, so I tweaked my diet and found a calorie range that was good for me and the weight just fell off effortlessly. I still have what everyone is eating but NOT AS MUCH! I hoped I helped! Just dont give up! Never say never!
    That's so true. I joined MFP in may 08 and never lost a pound until March 09 when I changed my diet. For the last few months, I've lost 15lbs. But now I'm on a plateau.
  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    I'd bet that your body has gotten used to the running, especially since you're running 5x per week. Running is great for lower body strength, but it's probably not as difficult for you anymore (your heart rate is lower). So I would incorporate something new into your routine that you aren't already used to.
    Yes, my body has gotten used to running except I run at 6.4 mph with a incline of anywhere from 0.5 to 2. Earlier I used to run at 5.4 so this is a huge difference. I'm actually drenched in sweat after I finish running which I never was before. Also, I do use the elliptical machine, but 20 min at level 13.
  • chgudnitz
    chgudnitz Posts: 4,079
    I'd bet that your body has gotten used to the running, especially since you're running 5x per week. Running is great for lower body strength, but it's probably not as difficult for you anymore (your heart rate is lower). So I would incorporate something new into your routine that you aren't already used to.
    Yes, my body has gotten used to running except I run at 6.4 mph with a incline of anywhere from 0.5 to 2. Earlier I used to run at 5.4 so this is a huge difference. I'm actually drenched in sweat after I finish running which I never was before. Also, I do use the elliptical machine, but 20 min at level 13.

    Can I ask how long you run for?
  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    Can I ask how long you run for?
    I run for about 30 minutes which is 3 miles during my lunch break.
  • margaretthedevil
    margaretthedevil Posts: 215
    I'd bet that your body has gotten used to the running, especially since you're running 5x per week. Running is great for lower body strength, but it's probably not as difficult for you anymore (your heart rate is lower). So I would incorporate something new into your routine that you aren't already used to.
    Yes, my body has gotten used to running except I run at 6.4 mph with a incline of anywhere from 0.5 to 2. Earlier I used to run at 5.4 so this is a huge difference. I'm actually drenched in sweat after I finish running which I never was before. Also, I do use the elliptical machine, but 20 min at level 13.
    But you're ignoring the whole upper body from your shoulders/arms to back to your core muscles!!! These muscles have tremendous important in our lives. I take it you workout at a gym. Go to the weight training area of the gym. Do core work on mats, weights, push ups, squats, whatever your fancy.
  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    But you're ignoring the whole upper body from your shoulders/arms to back to your core muscles!!! These muscles have tremendous important in our lives. I take it you workout at a gym. Go to the weight training area of the gym. Do core work on mats, weights, push ups, squats, whatever your fancy.
    I also do crutches, but I dont' count these as exercise. I dont know y. At times, I also jump rope anywehre from 1000-2000 of these when I feel like I've eaten too much.
  • chgudnitz
    chgudnitz Posts: 4,079
    Can I ask how long you run for?
    I run for about 30 minutes which is 3 miles during my lunch break.

    I know I remember reading somewhere about having to go over 30 minutes to really start burning fat. I have no clue if its right, but I read it. I run as well, most of the time a little longer than that.

    Is there any way to make it about 40 - 45 minutes, or is your lunch break not long enough? Do you eat during lunch?
  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    I know I remember reading somewhere about having to go over 30 minutes to really start burning fat. I have no clue if its right, but I read it. I run as well, most of the time a little longer than that.

    Is there any way to make it about 40 - 45 minutes, or is your lunch break not long enough? Do you eat during lunch?
    That's what I heard also. I dont' eat during lunch, but I usually have a protein shake after my workout. My lunch break isn't long enough. BTW, at times, like 3x per week I go running around the lake which is 3 miles also along with my lunch workout. If I don't go running later on, I usually do 1000-2000 jump rope at home. Is this too much?

    Basically I separate my workout into two parts. I try to get at least 60 min of workout per day.
  • JessicaT2007
    JessicaT2007 Posts: 553 Member
    I know I remember reading somewhere about having to go over 30 minutes to really start burning fat. I have no clue if its right, but I read it. I run as well, most of the time a little longer than that.

    I think this may be true after you get in better shape. I just stared back running again and can only make it 20 minutes at 5.0. I see a difference in my body shape already. There may be some truth to it tho because I remember when I was running a minimum of 40 minutes, the change was amazing. I felt like the fat was just melting off of me. :smile:
  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    I think this may be true after you get in better shape. I just stared back running again and can only make it 20 minutes at 5.0. I see a difference in my body shape already. There may be some truth to it tho because I remember when I was running a minimum of 40 minutes, the change was amazing. I felt like the fat was just melting off of me. :smile:
    Does it work if you workout later on the day as well. Or does it have to be per workout only?
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    It's absolutely not true at all, even a little tiny bit. It's not how long you work out (well, within reason, 1 minute won't do all that much for ya), it's HOW you work out. I'd recommend one thing pavang, find some new things to do, mix it up, get some burn going on. I know you're running harder, but that only means you're raising your oxygen efficiency, you're muscles are used to the exercise, which means they are more efficient, which means they burn less calories to do the same amount of work, it doesn't matter how hard you're breathing, muscle memory is real and will reduced your calorie burn. Change the muscle activities you are doing, switch to a bike, or mountain climber, or (maybe not elliptical, they are very close to running muscles), jump rope for 20 minutes is AWESOME cardio, anything that changes it up.

    You should change your cardio workout routine every 6 weeks. Here is a quote from the ACE Personal training certification manual.

    "Because our neuromuscular system adapts to specific movement patterns, it is advisable to change the training exercises occasionally..." (Ace Personal Training Manual, Page 261, 1st paragraph)
  • chgudnitz
    chgudnitz Posts: 4,079
    Thanks Banks. Like I said, didn't know if it was true. I knew I saw you around on this thread so I figured you would chime in on it.
  • carrieberrie
    carrieberrie Posts: 356 Member
    What I find unbelievable is that we only have 11 weeks until THANKGIVING! :sad:
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    What I find unbelievable is that we only have 11 weeks until THANKGIVING! :sad:

    Can we PLEAAAAAASE not go there. Hell, we had like a 2 week summer, I don't want to be depressed this early into the fall!
  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    Thanks Banks. Will a stationary bike do?
  • carrieberrie
    carrieberrie Posts: 356 Member
    What I find unbelievable is that we only have 11 weeks until THANKGIVING! :sad:

    Can we PLEAAAAAASE not go there. Hell, we had like a 2 week summer, I don't want to be depressed this early into the fall!

    I know, I live in Michigan we had like a 2 day summer
  • strongandfit
    strongandfit Posts: 231
    Don't do anything for gambling of money. It's not worth it. You're 130 at 5 fit 2.
    That's very healthy.

    A. Set other healthier goals that is better for you like walk a 5k, or start weight train if you haven't, do a sport, lift heavier weights if you already weight train, become more flexible by taking up yoga, learn more healthy recipes to cook.

    Vs

    B.winning a $300 bet by losing 20 lbs by Nov.23. I'm sorry to say, not a very good goal not just for you but for anyone.

    Going for A is better for you. Going for B is not good for you or anyone. You're doing it for the wrong reasons. If you think going for B will make you happy.You're mistaken. I guarantee you on Nov. 23 that if you're at 110 lbs. Your satisfaction with winnning $300 and being 110 lbs will be short lived.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    Thanks Banks. Will a stationary bike do?

    sure, just remember, a bike takes a lot of work to get you're heart rate up as high as running because you're resistance isn't propelling the weight of your body, it's just something to keep in mind. It'll feel like you are working way harder with a bike than with running, or at least that's what happens with me. I'm an accomplished runner, but I do traditional tabada protocol 2 times a week, and that means a spinning bike, when I warm up, in order to get my heart rate into the low 60s (percent), I have to actually stand up, otherwise it stays in the 50's.
  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    Don't do anything for gambling of money. It's not worth it. You're 130 at 5 fit 2.
    That's very healthy.

    A. Set other healthier goals that is better for you like walk a 5k, or start weight train if you haven't, do a sport, lift heavier weights if you already weight train, become more flexible by taking up yoga, learn more healthy recipes to cook.

    Vs

    B.winning a $300 bet by losing 20 lbs by Nov.23. I'm sorry to say, not a very good goal not just for you but for anyone.

    Going for A is better for you. Going for B is not good for you or anyone. You're doing it for the wrong reasons. If you think going for B will make you happy.You're mistaken. I guarantee you on Nov. 23 that if you're at 110 lbs. Your satisfaction with winnning $300 and being 110 lbs will be short lived.
    Thanks for your advice. Like I stated earlier, even if I don't lose 20lbs, 10lbs will be good enough for me.
  • sibetsimo
    sibetsimo Posts: 39
    If you lose 10 lbs by then, perhaps you could make the case for only paying 150$!
  • pavang82
    pavang82 Posts: 454 Member
    If you lose 10 lbs by then, perhaps you could make the case for only paying 150$!
    LOLs. good suggestion.
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