Any advice?

**jade** · June 28, 2005, 11:41 AM

Re: Any advice?

Hey "xdream73"
I can relate to your situation although I'm in to cycling vs treadmill. One of the things I've read about and experienced in this whole 'getting fit' journey that we are all pursuing is to make sure you vary your workout. Maybe instead of increasing your time/speed/difficulty on the treadmill, you might want to try something else to raise your heartrate. Perhaps switch to swimming on some days or cycling. Do you lift weights at all? I know for myself that when things get easier it's like my body telling me to not only increase time/speed/difficulty but also to try something else. That way other parts of my body get a work out too and I stay challenged.

Keep working out!
Be well-
jade

I am a professional dieter so to speak. I mean, I've been on and off of them for years. In addition, each time I start one, I work out. I am overweight, and not overly strong, but fairly "fit" in that I don't get winded going up stairs or things like that.

I work out 6 days a week currently. I do Curves on M/W/F and treadmill (at home) for 1/2 hour on T/Th/ and one weekend day.

Here's my question....

I find that at the end of my half hour on the treadmill I am sweaty and tired, but I feel like I could go on. In other words, it's getting easier. Is it better to increase the time? Or to add some incline and keep it at 30 min? I am sure with all the weight I have to lose, that what I'm doing is burning a great deal of fat, but I don't want to get lazy. My heart rate is always in my target zone with my current routine. I am just not sure how to take my next step.

With Curves, I have just added an extra 1/2 "lap" to my workout for now.

Anyone have any advice at all?

Oh, and one last thing. Since I began the 6 days a week...my appetite seems out of control. Is this because my metabolism is picking up? I've always heard excersising was an appetite supressant...but not for me!

Thanks in Advance![/quote]

**Brook** · June 28, 2005, 02:04 PM

I'd add incline vs time. The goal isn't to live to workout - it's to workout to live!

Varying your workouts is essential. Our bodies acclimate entirely too fast, but you can vary a workout by adding a bit of HIIT to what you're doing or increasing weights, etc. It doesn't have to be more *time*.

I go through ups and downs with my appetite so far as exercise is concerned. After my workouts, my appetite is nill, but later in the day? RAVENOUS at times. You're asking more from your body, expending more energy, of course it's going to ask you for more. Stick to the old snack small and often matra and you'll get your groove! Just be careful to not out-eat the exercise you're doing. I've been there and done that and let me tell you, it's over rated. LOL

HTHS
~Brook

**Iapetus999** · June 28, 2005, 05:57 PM

Hey Brook! :wave
Long time no see!

You could go a little further. A lot of runners recommend one "long,slow" day a week where you keep your heart rate low but run for at least an hour.
So you could do one long workout a week in addition to your regular workout.
The longer your workout lasts, the more your body uses fat for energy.

For the people who are hungry...you may need to eat more :nod
But if you add fat to the diet it shouldn't affect your weight loss. Hunger can be triggered by working in your "anaerobic" zone which burns glycogen and causes blood sugar effects. Anaerobic is either cardio where you are breathing heavily or most strength training.

**xdream73** · June 29, 2005, 09:05 AM

Thanks all...this is so much help! I've been thinking of changing things up a bit but it would have to be something home based and I can't afford any new equipment. I think I'll try some of the many workout tapes I have.

I am having a hard time balancing my fat/proteins/carb ratio...I have too work harder at that to make sure my hunger doesn't take over!!

Thank you again for all your help!

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