Intense workouts

[brittn3yf88]

I plan to start working out 6 days a week, cardio all 6 days and weight training 2 days a week. I was wondering should I start to up my calorie intake to keep up with my fitness routine. I typically eat between 1400-1800 calories a day...should I up it or keep it the way it is?

[liv]

Re: Intense workouts

I would say no. But you may feel hungrier and want more food and in that case add a bit more.
So what kind of cardio are you going to do? Do you have a trainer or is this on your own?

[summerfun]

Re: Intense workouts

If you are going to start weights.. The Gunz 2.0 challenge is going to start on Tuesday.. runs until sometime in June.. I posted the link below.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/exercise-challenges/88841-gunz-2-0-photo-challenge.html

[LageNomAi]

Re: Intense workouts

I wouldn't increase my caloric intake unless you actually feel as though you need to, i.e., you get hungry. I'm currently working out pretty intensely but the difference in my appetite between intense workouts and ho-hum (or no) workouts is negligible.

Edited to add: the difference I do spot is that I am thirstier. So I drink a lot more water when I'm working out intensely.

[lannerjarv]

Re: Intense workouts

I wouldn't increase my caloric intake unless you actually feel as though you need to, i.e., you get hungry. I'm currently working out pretty intensely but the difference in my appetite between intense workouts and ho-hum (or no) workouts is negligible.

Edited to add: the difference I do spot is that I am thirstier. So I drink a lot more water when I'm working out intensely.

same here. i am keeping my caloric intake around 1500 a day.. but i am WAY thirstier (if that was possible)

just go with your tummy and eat more if you are actually hungry.

[brittn3yf88]

Re: Intense workouts

I would say no. But you may feel hungrier and want more food and in that case add a bit more.
So what kind of cardio are you going to do? Do you have a trainer or is this on your own?

I am doing this on my own. I had a trainer like 2 years ago tho.

If you are going to start weights.. The Gunz 2.0 challenge is going to start on Tuesday.. runs until sometime in June.. I posted the link below.

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...challenge.html

Thanks!

same here. i am keeping my caloric intake around 1500 a day.. but i am WAY thirstier (if that was possible)

just go with your tummy and eat more if you are actually hungry.

okay, thanks. Ill just play it depending on if i get hungry or not

[summerfun]

Re: Intense workouts

So glad you signed up... I am looking foward to seeing all the before and after pics...

[brittn3yf88]

Re: Intense workouts

def just got back from the gym worked out an hour and a half and burned 800 calories. I feel GREAT!!!!