That is correct for most people... If you go at 80% maximum heart rate, you are into a cardio zone, which builds more muscle than burns fat... I made it to the gym this morning, but no air conditioning in there made me want to vomit. On the bright side, i lost a pound in 30 minutes lol. Just about back to my pre-TTR weight.
Has anyone here tried Crossfit? My wife and I have been involved for about two years now and just love it. I still look forward to going to the gym everyday to see what the workout is going to be and to compete (in a supportive, friendly way) with the rest of the group. We used to belong to the regular gym for years and did the circuit training and treadmill running. I enjoyed that also, but would have a hard time switching back now. The group classes are so much more fun.
got a great walk in with the hubby last night, 2 hours..and we kicked a soccer ball around while walking.. so lots of running..and worked out with my trainer this morning.. so go so far!...
Been travelling for a work training course today. Had to get up at 5am...Kim I have nothing but respect for you getting up at that unholy hour! It felt like torture. Amazing the difference 1 hour makes. It's nearly 9pm here and only just got back. Haven't even eaten since 1pm this afternoon, and negotiating slow and packed-like-sardines trains all day. I've a feeling there's no way I'm going to make the gym in the morning. My brain is already telling me "it's ok, you've had a very long and tiresome day". Still, I've done a LOT of walking today, and had to negotiate a lot of stairs, walking over platforms etc. with a fairly heavy bag. Onwards and upwards, if I don't make it in the morning I'll commit to doing my 2 mile walk at lunch, and definitely back in there on Friday.
Trish.. it gets easier as you get used to it.. Im still not fully back yet from being at TTR.. find myself still awake at 11pm.. if I am getting up.. I am in bed 10pm latest.. and if I can get to bed at 9 or 930.. Im happy.. lol yep .. I know.. no life.. haha!
Today has been a good day. 50 mins badminton this morning, and 2-mile walk at lunch. I get a shorter work day on Fridays, so going back to the gym this afternoon for a bit of cardio too.
Didn't make it this morning... Spent 3 hours crawling around in the attic sweating my ass off last night, woke up this morning sore as hell...
Ok, so went to the gym after work, and my worst fear happened - bumped into people from work! I know it doesn't sound bad, but when I work out I get hot, and I sweat - a lot, especially around my face. Always have done, even when I wasn't fat. I think it's part of the reason I didn't enjoy working out when I was younger, I got too embarrassed about it. Well today, I just thought sod it. I'm here for a good reason, and if I sweat, then I sweat. It must be doing me good, and being so fat and lazy doesn't reflect well on me in work either, so I just got on with it and did my normal workout, sweat and all. Feeling exhausted tonight, so must've been a good workout!
Did 45 minutes on the elliptical yesterday and then a whole lot of Jane fonda's. A little rehab for very sore knees. I am definitely still stuggling with the diet and my damm sweet tooth that thinks it's needs more cause of hot flashes. Nope I just need water so today my goal is just to stay on the diet. I am also gonna get my ass downstairs and work out. 98 days to cancun........25 lbs gone would be great, 35 would be better.
