Cathe-
First of all, I have to say you are an inspiration and the BEST in the business IMHO. Anyway I have a few questions that are driving me absolutely crazy. Some background info- I am a long-time exerciser. I have been exclusively using your DVDs for 18 months. Last Spring I had a bout of hip bursitis and laid off cardio and leg work for about 3 weeks. This summer, however, I increased my cardio by biking about 50-60 minutes 6 days/week along with some upper body lifting 5 days/week. After 2 months, my upper thighs and hips have gotten BIGGER! Not exactly what I was looking for! My eating habits hadn't changed and if anything since then, have gotten better. I panicked and cut back on biking and began Freestyle Training for my lower body. I have done that for 3 weeks. My workouts tend to run 80-90 minutes per day by the time I get everything I want in. I will admit I have a hard time with "more isn't better" issue. I am 5'4" and weigh about 112-115 (before the gain). I eat about 1300-1400 calories per day.
Long story...now to my question- lately my legs and I feel extremely tired and my hips are irritated. I am wondering if I am overtraining? Was the gain in size fat or could it be muscle? I also wonder where I go from here? I feel a bit lost. I've NEVER been working out so hard, yet my pants are trying to squish me out!!
Any ideas will help ease my mind and maybe I will stop asking my husband a jillion questions anymore (I'm driving him CRAZY!)
Frustrated-
Julie
First of all, I have to say you are an inspiration and the BEST in the business IMHO. Anyway I have a few questions that are driving me absolutely crazy. Some background info- I am a long-time exerciser. I have been exclusively using your DVDs for 18 months. Last Spring I had a bout of hip bursitis and laid off cardio and leg work for about 3 weeks. This summer, however, I increased my cardio by biking about 50-60 minutes 6 days/week along with some upper body lifting 5 days/week. After 2 months, my upper thighs and hips have gotten BIGGER! Not exactly what I was looking for! My eating habits hadn't changed and if anything since then, have gotten better. I panicked and cut back on biking and began Freestyle Training for my lower body. I have done that for 3 weeks. My workouts tend to run 80-90 minutes per day by the time I get everything I want in. I will admit I have a hard time with "more isn't better" issue. I am 5'4" and weigh about 112-115 (before the gain). I eat about 1300-1400 calories per day.
Long story...now to my question- lately my legs and I feel extremely tired and my hips are irritated. I am wondering if I am overtraining? Was the gain in size fat or could it be muscle? I also wonder where I go from here? I feel a bit lost. I've NEVER been working out so hard, yet my pants are trying to squish me out!!
Any ideas will help ease my mind and maybe I will stop asking my husband a jillion questions anymore (I'm driving him CRAZY!)
Frustrated-
Julie