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Am I confusing my Body?
Hi everyone. I am back on a 1300 cal diet with 50/30/20 macros. I had success a few years ago at 1200/day but long story short, gained 30 lbs since. My goal is to lose fat but at least maintain muscle if not gain. I jog/walk almost everyday, and lift 5 days/week, mostly heavy, not going over 10 reps. I lost 5 lbs so far ,…
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Strength Training Spikes Blood Pressure
I have read several articles that states strength training decreases BP, but it is the opposite for me. While I jog every day, I havent been that consistent with the strength training-lift for a month, and quit for a month for the past year or so. Since I track my BP regularly, I notice spikes (about 30%) about 10 hours…
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cal restriction for 6 month
and I am having trouble with last 10 lbs of belly fat. I have lower libido, and testosterone, probable reasons for no muscle or strength gains. Set to lose .5 lbs a week 1750 calories. Jog 35 min a day Weights 4 days a week. What am I doing wrong or missing?
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Low Resting Pulse
Since I started this fitness/nutrition program (5 months dieting/6 weeks jogging/weights), my heart rate has gone from 85 to now low 50s in the mornings. Bradycardia is defined as less than 60 beats per minute, with dizziness, light-headeness, fainting, and fatigue being the symptoms. Athletes however often have a resting…
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jogging without a rest day?
I don't feel the need for it. Partly due to the fact its only a slow jog for 30 minutes a day. The streak is 44 days so far. Admittedly fat loss is minimal, but I feel pretty good. Anybody do the same?
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Beet juice for Blood Pressure
Hi everyone. Was wondering if anyone here takes or taken beet Juice to lower their blood pressure. Been reading 1 to 2 cups a day will lower it. I am currently taking Norvasc 5 mg but wanted to lower it naturally, although the medical community believes I will have to take it the rest of my life. I started yesterday and…
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need some input on my diet please
Im 44, yo , 5' 8", 160 lbs, from 190 a year ago. Yes I have lost weight but I still have a lot of belly fat, and lost about half of my muscle. Lean everywhere but my belly. 20% bodyfat is my guess. Here is what I have been doing: 1500 calories a day, 75 grams of carbs, 140 grams protein and 60 grams fat. Eggs/oatmeal…
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Bloat immediately after jog
After my jog my belly just swells up, and stays that way till next morning. Been drinking plenty of water (90 OZ ). I jog first thing in the morning on empty stomach. It really makes me feel fat and uncomforable. Anyone else?
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Cant complain after a month but-
After losing a little weight (need to lose 30lbs), here are the changes i have noticed so far: Endurance during exercise varies greatly; somedays it is barely possible to do 20 minutes vs 40 on other days at higher level Eating a big meal (cheat day)allows for a great workout afterwards Doing a little weight training, but…
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Raw or Cooked veges?
I have been eating raw veges and vege/fruit juicers made fresh for about a month now believing that it was healthier for me. I read that cooking kills the nutrients and enzymes. But is it true? I do feel better since I have started on my diet, but honestly my stools have been very loose and I often have gas. Heres what Dr…
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Experiencing Decrease in Stamina
I started my diet/fitness program about 3 weeks ago, and lost 12lbs so far. It appears I have lost the intensity and stamina that I had built up the last 2 weeks. I jog every day for 2.25 miles, and in the evening I use the stairmaster for 40 minutes. I then pick a body part and perform 6 sets in the weight room. However…
