coachkaren71

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  • Now I am not a nutritionist, but my understanding is that carbs are used for energy and if you don't burn them off as energy, they get stored as fat. So if you eat few carbs, your body will burn off its fat supply (rather than it's sugar supply) as energy more quickly (ketosis). To lose weight that way, it's recommended…
    in If its really about calories then explain to me why..... Comment by coachkaren71 March 2013
  • I have trouble with the plank also, mainly due to wrist issues though. I modify most of the time, but I am only on week 2. But Jillian says anything you do is better than not doing anything. I say try as hard as you can everytime, but if you absolutely must modify, do it. Just my opinion though.:smile:
    in having to modify planking moves Comment by coachkaren71 March 2013
  • Thank you all, these responses are very helpful. I didn't realize that it does take into account your height and weight. I still think I may invest in a HRM - probably good to have anyway.
    in How do we know calories burned are accurate? Comment by coachkaren71 February 2013
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