I have a confession!!

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Spinin28

Cathlete
Hey everyone!

I just wanted to start some discussion on the reduction of cardio and increase in heavy weights.

I am trying something very different than what I have been doing for the last several years.

I have a confession...I had Breast Augmentation surgery last August(one of the reasons I have not been on the forum) and throughout the healing process and recovery process I have gained about 17 lbs of fat..ugh! I was slowly gaining weight as I was having some issues with depression post-op and then letting my clean eating and consistant heavy weight work go out the window, and here I am...

So a week ago I started doing something new in addition to cleaning up my diet (still in the process of..lol)I started walking my dog in the morning first thing after eating for about 35-40 minutes (very brisk pace, 4.4 MPH) and then walking her again at night after dinner for about 35-45 minutes same brisk pace. Then I have been doing 1 heavy weight workout every other day:
Sunday:GS:Legs am/pm walk
Monday: Abs am/pm walk
Tuesday: GS Back, shoulders and biceps am/pm walk
Wed: Abs am/pm walk: 200 walking lunges
Thursday: GS: Chest and triceps am/pm walk
Friday: Yoga X am/pm walk
Saturday: Abs am/pm walk 200 walking lunges
Sunday: am walk/pm walk

I have always been a totally hardcore cardio person most all my life, and I have decided to try something a little different. I am sure that I will see incredible results.

Thanks for listening
Denise
 
Hi There! I am sure that getting back to a routine and eating the healthier foods will help you feel so much better! Even a little bit of **crap** food can bring your emotions down. As you see your results piling in, it will boost you up even more!

Let me just remind you of how excited you were last Summer when you easily slid into that tiny Aebacrombie denim skirt!!! Isn't that a feeling worth working for??
 
Hi Denise,
Interesting rotation. I am also calming down on my cardio to see how my body responds to it. I secretly HATE cardio. I get it in three times a week but use to do cardio 4-5 times a week. I've been steadily losing body fat doing this, I just hope it keeps up.

Keep us updated on your progress, ok?
 
Hi!

I am a hard core cardio person and I also lift weights. Why do you think that easing up on cardio will burn more body fat?? I am so curious about this!! Wonder if I should do the same.

Thanks,
Doria
 
Debbie,

How wonderful that you are making progress with less cardio, good for you! Sometimes I think less is more.

I have found that I really love my walks and I don't feel like it is such a chore to do. Plus I can take my dogs and my kids with me and I don't feel as if I need to listen to music to stay motivated. It just all feels very natural and SO good to my body and to my mind. I don't have to wear anything special or really take a shower after I am done, plus I can work it in at work on one of my breaks.

I will keep everyone updated on how I am doing..I am just thinking my body needs a change.
 
Doria,

Hello!

I can't really give you any good reasons why, I just feel that at this time it just feels right to me. It is something that kinda of just came to me, and I am just following along.

I feel that this process will work very well for me, I am a bit out of my comfort zone regarding my previous ideas about intense cardio exercise. I have decided to try something new, I am listening to my body and I know that this will be a very positive change for me.

I will always love Cathe!!! I just want to change up my workouts a bit.
 
As we say around here, results are cyclical, when one thing isn't working properly, try something else. I'm sure you'll see results. Sorry your surgery caused you some difficulties but glad you're back feeling good.

I walk my dogs every evening for at least 30 minutes. I also find it a relaxing way to get some exercise in.

You're such a positive influence on this site, Denise. I'm glad you've joined us again :)
 
I highly approve! :) I alternate between heavy strength and moderate cardio and moderate strength and intense cardio so I get both good muscle and leanness. It works. You need to be doing less intense cardio to lay down muscle unless you want to add calories and who wants to do that? In the anabolic phase when muscle building, a surplus of calories is needed. That can be hard to wrap your brain round when you want to lose weight. By phasing it so there's penty of stored fat and glycogen when buildig muscle and then increasing the caloric burn as well as perhaps decreasing the intake, you'll get good strength gains and plenty of fat burning. It is also beneficial in that it keeps the body from adapting and plateauing which can be frustrating when one is on the road to fitness.

I recommend, in time, that you drop to more moderate weight and increase the intensity of your workouts. You'll get to enjoy your new breasts more too! Congrats on the augmentation and good luck with your new fitness plan!
Bobbi "Chicks rule!"http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/tiere/animal-smiley-032.gif
Tell me what you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? -Mary Oliver
 
Good for you Denise, not only are you doing something positive for yourself, but for your dogs too! :7 I think that your body is telling you something and I guarentee that this change will bring you a lot of positive benefits. People really need to listen to their bodies and do what their bodies are telling them to do, which is what (it sounds like) your doing. I wish you lots of luck and lots of weight loss :) I bet you'll be slipping into that bikini sooner than you think :p

Jen
 
Bobbi, I have always enjoyed your posts but simply LOVE your pictures! Both make me smile. Your latest picture has made my day!

Thanks for the smile!!!:*
 
Hi, Denise:

Your plan sounds great!

And I for one am sorry that you felt you couldn't come here after having a BA. I can understand that, but I am happy you made the right choices for yourself and have returned! I am sure you will take the weight off in no time!

Marie
 
Marie

I was here on and off at times more off than on, I missed everyone and the positive support here. YOu gals really are a wonderful bunch of vibrant beautiful ladies!

This past year has been a very interesting year I have learned so much, I can't even convey how incredible this year really has been.

I never thought that I would be a person to go through a depression, but it happened to me and i did not even know it.

All is well now I am feeling like my old self again.

Thank you


:)
 
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