How much exercise is everyone doing? (just curious)
Hola,
I am just wondering how much exercise everyone is doing? (days per week/what forms of exercise etc.) I have been low carbing for a good while now (and keeping too low of fat/calorie intake). As some of you know, I am tweaking my diet to make it more "Atkins style"...IE. increasing Fat/calories & strictly keeping under 20gms of carbs. In doing this I have been so darn lazy... Hard to get to the gym this week... Anyhow, I was just wondering what you guys are doing & what kind of loss have you been seeing per week...I WILL go to the gym today, I WILL go to the gym today etc :D ....Have a good one! Spike |
Spike,
I have been on the Atkin's Diet since April 23 of this year. As of today I have lost 20 pounds. I walk for 30-40 mins every other day. (Depends on my work schedule) |
Hi Spike
I'm on atkins also. Before I got sick {head cold} I was doing the pool about once a day and biking every other day. I started April 1 with a 25 lb. lose...but I'm at a stand still right now with being sick. Atkins encourages a lot of fat due to the fact that's where your energy comes from. I know that if I don't take enough fat in I will feel sluggish...and my weight lose will slow. But then again...that’s me.
Good luck! |
I TRY to go to aerobics 2-3 times a week and I TRY to do my callanetics tape every evening. I used to get down on myself if I didn't do things everyday, but moderation is better than nothing!
Karen |
cool...It's kind of strange but, I have taken this week off from the gym any I jumped on the scale this morning...3lb loss from last Friday!!??? :D (I weigh no more than once a week) ...go figure...but hey, I'm not complaining right? Anyhow, I'll try to get back into the gym starting this weekend... Who knows, maybe it's because I have been eating some real food instead of protein shakes?...But, on a down note, I have not seen any change yet on the keto-stix... I have been deadly strict on not going above 20gms of carb since monday. I know it's no big deal, but...I'd LOVE to see that sucker turn purple!!! When I did the Atkins a yr-yr & 1/2 ago, I had the same problem...oh well:rolleyes:
Have a good weekend, Spike |
hehehe Congrats on your 3 pound loss!
Didn't we tell you, that you weren't eating enough. :) |
congratulations on the 3lb loss spike! that's great. last time i lost well on atkins, i never went above the second pink. i kept my carbs low as well. don't obsess over the keto-stix. let the scales and your clothes tell the story.
i do ab work everyday, because i have sciatica and ab work keeps it under control. i only devolped sciatica when i gained weight from eating low fat! i do resistance training 3 times a week. it's not a very long routine. it only takes me 15 minutes, but i've been doing it faithfully for over a year. i also walk my dog, homer, most days. that's my aerobic exercise. he sets a pretty quick pace! |
I do tons of exercise! Actually, I really like to exercise (most of the time). I know---something is wrong with me! I love the elliptical machine at my gym. I do that for about 30 mins a day. I also ride the bike. I play basketball all the time too! (my boyfriend has yet to beat me one-on-one) :)
Congrats on the 3 lb. loss!!! |
ah-ha!
Ouch! Yes, it's true ... she kicks my butt, she's really good ...
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I lift 5 days a week, do aerobics 5-6 days a week, yoga to stay limber 5 days a week. Plus all the other running around I do with the children 7 days a week.
The pic below isn't very clear but hey I've come a long way! ;) Susie |
Hi Susie, are you sure you have children :p
You look maaahvelous. Congrats on your success. Tell us more, what was your nutritional plan like? Did I mention you look great?!? Any before pics? :) Wa'il (drooling) |
Thanks for the nice compliment and
Yes, I'm sure I've given birth 3 times! lol Their ages are 8, 6, 3. I tried the Atkins diet but it made me very tired and I can't afford that with three children. So what I did what scratch out everything made with flour, starchy carbs, and sugar. Added weigthlifting, aerobics 5-6 days a week and of course 1-2 cheat days per week and the fat just came off. Within a month there was a noticeable difference. I have just started a thermogenic product to help me lose the last few pounds that seem to want to stick to me. I'll try to find a before pic and post it. Exercising helps to relieve stress and get me energized for the day. If anyone needs motivation for exercising get a copy of Oxygen and Muscle & Fitness Hers magazines. It tells you everything you need to know plus the pictures are an incentive all their own. Susie |
Susie,
Seems like you stumbled on something similar to CKD by accedent? Low-carbing in general, and carbing 2 days a week, plus weights and cardio. Wa'il |
CKD
If that's what it's called!
Like Arnold Swarchznegger(sp?) once said, white flour is the enemy, or something along that line! What can I say I'm an Arnold fan as well as any other bodybuilder and fitness buffs out there right now. Although I do think the women in fitness are getting a little too big. There starting to look like light weight bodybuilders. Any body else noticed this? Susie |
Susie...
You look great!!! What was your starting weight? I read your profile and it said 118...and now your 125...That would have to be lean muscle mass!!
L;)RRAINE |
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