Morning Workouts

[WeedKillinCat]

regarding diet, I am 40. slightly overweight. not very active anymore. I have assumed for years that I have 2000 to 2500 calorie diet. Last week I got a calorie counter app for my phone, and it syncs with a web site as well. Anyway, just tracking my usual eating patterns I am in the 2500 to 3000 calorie a day diet. It has been an eye opener. The app works well, it has a bar code scanner for packaged foods and restaurant menus. But I can see that some days, I have to do without the soda and candy bar and get myself into the 2000 calorie area. It also tracks work outs and factors that into my calorie allotment. For AG1, I am impressed that he can maintain the 1500 calorie diet. I refuse to eat anything low/non fat; mayonnaise and cottage cheese are diet killers.
Just another idea for losing weight.

Very good point! Most people do not realize how many calories they eat in a day. For years I ran a lot so I could eat what I wanted. But then realized that I didn't look like someone who ran a lot.

Like AG, I learned that one can live on a lot less than they think they need when the calories used correctly! I never leave the house in the morning without some fruit, veggies, and a protein.

I used to like to eat at the Olive Garden but after reading the calorie count I don't go as often as I'd like. If I do, I eat half and take the other half home.

[ChiOCat]

regarding diet, I am 40. slightly overweight. not very active anymore. I have assumed for years that I have 2000 to 2500 calorie diet. Last week I got a calorie counter app for my phone, and it syncs with a web site as well. Anyway, just tracking my usual eating patterns I am in the 2500 to 3000 calorie a day diet. It has been an eye opener. The app works well, it has a bar code scanner for packaged foods and restaurant menus. But I can see that some days, I have to do without the soda and candy bar and get myself into the 2000 calorie area. It also tracks work outs and factors that into my calorie allotment. For AG1, I am impressed that he can maintain the 1500 calorie diet. I refuse to eat anything low/non fat; mayonnaise and cottage cheese are diet killers.
Just another idea for losing weight.

Very good point! Most people do not realize how many calories they eat in a day. For years I ran a lot so I could eat what I wanted. But then realized that I didn't look like someone who ran a lot.

Like AG, I learned that one can live on a lot less than they think they need when the calories used correctly! I never leave the house in the morning without some fruit, veggies, and a protein.

I used to like to eat at the Olive Garden but after reading the calorie count I don't go as often as I'd like. If I do, I eat half and take the other half home.

Ugh, it's my 9 yo's favorite place. I groan every time we take him there. It's not just the fat and calories, they use WAY TOO much salt too!!

[seataccat]

Oh I agree with you, it depends on what you are trying to accomplish for me its losing my subtle buttery exterior and replacing it with lean mass. Lots of protein and low sugar intake. I have cut out soda and lots of processed foods with lots of sugar in them as well.

I want to get down to the weight I have selected then increase the calories while still working out to keep the weight off. Lots and lots of miles on the mountain bike this summer......going to try and get in 100-125 miles per week.

Wow alpha, that is impressive. I would have a hard time functioning on 1500 calories a day and I am not as big as you. You must be quite disciplined about the quality of your calories.

I think working out first thing in the morning is a bad idea. Generally your blood sugar is lower and it is harder to function with high intensity. At least that’s my experience.

I like working out two or sometimes three times a week and I function best at 3000 calories to maintain a high intensity. Try twenty rep squats twice a week and five to eight 45 second hard intervals a couple times a week. Your metabolism will be in high gear and if you eat less than 3000 calories a day you will loose weight. I am ~200lbs and loosing almost a half pound a week.

[BelgradeBobcat]

Diet is my biggest failing as well. I think it really started to matter when I hit my 40's. Used to be I could ride a few more miles and burn it off, but now-a-days it doesn't go away quite as fast. I'm a sucker for McDonalds fries and my wife keeps bringing those $%#@ Alberstons chocolate chip cookies home.

Two morning runs in a row now. Hasn't killed me yet. As I type this at 6 PM it is a nice feeling knowing I'm done and don't have to go workout.

[gtapp]

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[ChiOCat]

Just skimmed through those links Gary and I think the consensus is WHENEVER YOU WILL GO.

In your opinion or experience is there any pro or con to different times? My week has been Monday 5:30 AM run and noon weight class, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:45 PM Zumba (I teach so can't change those), Thursday 11 AM run, and Friday noon weight class. All over the map and that's my typical - just do it whenever I can. But would I be better off to commit to more mornings on the days I don't teach and get into more of a pattern?

[gtapp]

Just skimmed through those links Gary and I think the consensus is WHENEVER YOU WILL GO.

In your opinion or experience is there any pro or con to different times? My week has been Monday 5:30 AM run and noon weight class, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:45 PM Zumba (I teach so can't change those), Thursday 11 AM run, and Friday noon weight class. All over the map and that's my typical - just do it whenever I can. But would I be better off to commit to more mornings on the days I don't teach and get into more of a pattern?

Your right!! WHENEVER YOU WILL GO! The main thing is to go, and you know how easy it is for most people to find an excuse not to work out. The only recommendation I have is to try and not mix weight lifting days with running days and if you do do the weights first. One thing many people don't realize is that when you run you burn calroies while you are running. When you lift weights (assuming you lift hard (high intensity)) you burn calories for several days.

[ChiOCat]

Just skimmed through those links Gary and I think the consensus is WHENEVER YOU WILL GO.

In your opinion or experience is there any pro or con to different times? My week has been Monday 5:30 AM run and noon weight class, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:45 PM Zumba (I teach so can't change those), Thursday 11 AM run, and Friday noon weight class. All over the map and that's my typical - just do it whenever I can. But would I be better off to commit to more mornings on the days I don't teach and get into more of a pattern?

Your right!! WHENEVER YOU WILL GO! The main thing is to go, and you know how easy it is for most people to find an excuse not to work out. The only recommendation I have is to try and not mix weight lifting days with running days and if you do do the weights first. One thing many people don't realize is that when you run you burn calroies while you are running. When you lift weights (assuming you lift hard (high intensity)) you burn calories for several days.

I know, but I struggle to get both running and weights in, so some days they both happen. I ate well between to make sure I was ready for weights. I do BodyPump, so lighter weight multiple reps. And I know.....most "real" lifters mock Pump. But it's more than I ever did on my own. Lifting is not my thing, so for me it's great and I try to go 3xweek so I get a good amount of weight training.

[gtapp]

Just skimmed through those links Gary and I think the consensus is WHENEVER YOU WILL GO.

In your opinion or experience is there any pro or con to different times? My week has been Monday 5:30 AM run and noon weight class, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:45 PM Zumba (I teach so can't change those), Thursday 11 AM run, and Friday noon weight class. All over the map and that's my typical - just do it whenever I can. But would I be better off to commit to more mornings on the days I don't teach and get into more of a pattern?

Your right!! WHENEVER YOU WILL GO! The main thing is to go, and you know how easy it is for most people to find an excuse not to work out. The only recommendation I have is to try and not mix weight lifting days with running days and if you do do the weights first. One thing many people don't realize is that when you run you burn calroies while you are running. When you lift weights (assuming you lift hard (high intensity)) you burn calories for several days.

I know, but I struggle to get both running and weights in, so some days they both happen. I ate well between to make sure I was ready for weights. I do BodyPump, so lighter weight multiple reps. And I know.....most "real" lifters mock Pump. But it's more than I ever did on my own. Lifting is not my thing, so for me it's great and I try to go 3xweek so I get a good amount of weight training.

As long as your intensity is high it doesn't really matter how heavy or how many sets you do unless your goal is power lifting or body building. Just as long as you push yourself you should get good results!

[AlphaGriz1]

213 lbs this morning.......................

[ilovethecats]

213 lbs this morning.......................

nice.

i'm trying to catch you going in the opposite direction......i'm 5'10".....

[coachouert]

213 lbs this morning.......................

Well done, Alpha! I've dropped 22 lbs since January. I started out at 230 and am doing my damndest to keep dropping. I'm excited to eventually be below 200 lbs for the first time since god knows when!

[wbtfg]

213 lbs this morning.......................

The new alphagriz1: same great taste half the fat.

[wbtfg]

213 lbs this morning.......................

Well done, Alpha! I've dropped 22 lbs since January. I started out at 230 and am doing my damndest to keep dropping. I'm excited to eventually be below 200 lbs for the first time since god knows when!

I think I've found much of what you've lost.

[coachouert]

213 lbs this morning.......................

Well done, Alpha! I've dropped 22 lbs since January. I started out at 230 and am doing my damndest to keep dropping. I'm excited to eventually be below 200 lbs for the first time since god knows when!

I think I've found much of what you've lost.

In your defense, most of your body weight is in your gigantic melon.

[ChiOCat]

Good job guys!

Belgrade - are you still getting morning workouts? We've been going about 2-3 mornings a week still. It's easier for me when it's not every morning.

[AlphaGriz1]

213 lbs this morning.......................

The new alphagriz1: same great taste half the fat.

[AlphaGriz1]

205.8 lbs this morning.

Hope to be under 200 by next weeekend