Ive been dieting since October 25th, 2007. I lost 31 pounds so far which im loving (im at 200 pounds now).
basically i get up everyday and "break-fast" with a yogurt, so my metabolism doesnt shut down. i usually get on the treadmill after for an hour or hour and a half. ive been told that doing that EVERYDAY, isnt a good idea...ive been told that doing the cardio 5 days a week (or 6 maybe), is a lot better for the metabolism. i tried it twice and it looks like it works well, but im still not sure if its a myth or not. i cant imagine its BAD to do cardio everyday, but if they say its better for the metabolism to do it 5-6 days a week instead....maybe.
i used to do fasted state cardio, then decided it was better to eat something before, better for metabolism.
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You need to let your muscles rest inbetween workouts, its not good to do it everyday. And you always need to eat, you should never workout on an empty stomach.
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I have lost 50 lbs by doing a mixture of cardio and strenght training, and yeh, you actually can do more harm then good by working out too much. 5 days a week is really enough, if your in better shape 6 isnt a bad idea. I do something called "interval training" with my cardio. It is a short intense workout that has worked wonders. The idea is to increase your heart rate for so many minutes and then rest and repeat like 3 or 4 reps. It kicks your butt, but its a great feeling.
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HIIT, ive actually tried it before and it does feel good. but for some odd reason i gained 3 pounds when i did it, lol.
and does anybody know if peanut butter...is harmful to weight loss? i mean like a tablespoon spread on whole wheat toast in the morning.. -
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:huh: Huh? Cardio is great for weight loss. Weight Training is great as well. Cardio after Weight Training is even better! :)
I think there is some confusion in the everyday thing. Weight Training everyday isn't the best idea but Cardio everyday isn't as bad. I would still take a day or two off though. Internal Training as previously mentioned is really good for you and works well.
Different things work for different people, cardio first thing in the morning is a pretty hot topic in the exercise world. Some people swear by it while other people say its bad for you and burns muscle.Last edited: Jan 10, 2008 -
Brother G, how can you say cardio isnt good for wieghtloss? Shup you lil skinny man! lol.
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Unless you have a hormone problem that acts as an obstacle for weight loss, the matter is fairly simple. If you burn more calories that you consume, you will lose weight.
Anaerobic exercise such as weight lifting, uses stored carbohydrates while aerobic exercise like running quickly switches over an alternate metabolic pathway once stored carbohydrates are burned up. That process called, beta oxidation, relies on oxidation of fatty acids (fats) to produce precursor molecules to regenerate glucose (gluconeogenesis) for energy used (your brain needs about 100 grams of glucose a day)
Unless you lift weights to deplete your glyogen stores, it is not the fastest way to lose weight.NJFINSFAN1 likes this. -
Hey Mal, burning fatty acids can also lead to Ketogenesis also, and having acetone in ones body is not a great thing!
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Its not the best way, the best way is a mixture of Cardio and Anaerobic exercise.
Hey, my major is Excersice and Movement Science, this is all the stuff I'm learning.
Lipolysis, Gluconeogenesis, Glycogen synthesis, Glycogenolysis, Glycolysis, Ketogenesis, Lipogenesis, Protein catabolism, protien synthesis, Proteolysis. -
A mixture of the two is obviously the best way, and depending on your goals the order in which you do them is very important. If your looking to burn fat and build muscle make sure your doing your cardio after your weight training. Aerobic activity immediately before anaerobic activity is believed to be counter productive.Last edited: Jan 10, 2008 -
You could do Cardio one day (say jog) and the next day lift weights (upper body), but you should never lift 6 or 7 days a week or jog 6 or 7 days a week. -
I lift weights 6 days a week. Upper body one day, lower the next. Any harm in that?
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I have been on the Hershel Walker (sp?) Training program....for about 3 months now....already have dropped 30 pounds and getting faster and stronger....and i havent touched a weight...
Push ups, pulls ups, sit ups and wind sprints........5 days a week
in the morning i run sprints and do the push ups in between sets of sprints....then i jog this exercise type course around my townhouse....do 1 lap.....pullups....do 1 lap pull ups....do 1 lap pull ups...
then in the evening i do rubber band workouts...curls, squats, rows etc....its worked wonders for me, i love it. -
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On the biochem part, I feel your pain. I am just now starting the second part of my advanced biochemistry II for my Ph.D. in Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. I had General Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II and Biochemistry I and II as an undergraduate in addition to physiology, and a graduate level Advanced Biochemistry I class as a grad student so it has taken nearly three full years of chemistry to get me to some relatively low level of understanding of carbon metabolism. Now I am off to 'master' nitrogen metabolism.
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That is a mixture of Cardio and Anaerobic, pushups, pull ups and the ruberband workouts are anaerobic. -
NJ is what I'm doing ok, then? I do cardio like on a treadmill for 35 min, then I do some pushups and sit ups, then I lift wieghts.
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it depends on the results you want. if you want to keep your muscles somewhat excercised, and your heart and cardiovascular system in shape, then i think what your doing is fine. its certainly enough to be an overall healthy person. 35 minutes of cardio can be done every day. your muscles shouldn't need any recovery from that. very intense sprinting or cycling is a different story, but basic 30-60 minute cardio is fine every day. i would do push-ups and sit-ups after your weight training, and only on days of corresponding muscle groups. if you've been doing what you're doing to lose weight and maintain a certain fitness level, and you're content with the results, then stick to it. despite all the terms and functions of this or that, different routines and philosophies work differently for all people. if you want to be a sick moose, then id definitly switch things up quite a tad. but nothing relates more to how you look than your eating habits. -
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And for the people who want to know what kind of cardio to do. It's the best to either do 10-30 minutes of low intensity cardio (50-60% effort) or 10-15 minutes of HIIT (interval training aka sprints). Notice how long distance runners tend to have the "skinny fat" body type but sprinters are usually ripped? That's why... long distance running wears away your joints so I really don't think the 5-10 mile runs are necessary. Try doing the low intensity cardio for 10-30 minutes or the HIIT for 10-15 minutes. Consider doing weight lifting as well because the more muscle you have on you, the better your metabolism is. Look at the big bodybuilders, the amount of muscle they have is astounding and I'm sure they burn two-three times the amount of calories than the normal man does simply sitting around because of the amount of muscle they have. Like Motion said, always do cardio AFTER weight lifting too. That's like a rule IMO because when lifting weights, you need amino acids to build muscle. When doing cardio, those amino acids exit your body.
Oh and I know that mathematics say that if you burn more calories than you eat, you'll lose weight. Although that is true, please don't think if you fill your stomach full of complete crap then it's going to have the same effect. I know most of you aren't this serious and it doesn't bother me, I just figured I'd share what I know. Good to see most of you are into bodybuilding or at least exercise alone. I'm starting my first "cut" on Monday and I'm hoping it'll go well.
If you have any questions, I'd be happy to answer, not a guru by any means, just someone who looks into this stuff in my spare time. I don't know about most people's knowledge, but I do know Motion is a knowledgeable guy about this stuff so take his advice too, I learned a bit from him in the past.Last edited: Jan 13, 2008SICK likes this. -
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Yeh, I have slacked on the diet part which might be the main reason I've plateued.
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