Don't I know it! I pump away, huffing and puffing, swear I've been going forever ... and see 100
calories have barely been moved. LOL I try so hard not to look at those numbers, more because it
seems to me that the time drags on slower if I *know* how long I've been working. But it also
seems that they keep making the displays bigger and bigger - pretty hard to ignore. And the only
way to turn them off (on my machine anyway) is to unplug the dang thing. Kind of defeats the
purpose then. <G>
I don't run on the treadmill, probably should but my knees just won't take it. I'm currently
walking at 4MPH, sometimes just a tad over - and with my short lil legs, that's dang near a light
jog to keep up.
Joyce
On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 11:09:14 -0000, "Petal" <mrsdoyles_teapot@#NoSpam#yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
>Thanks, Joyce.
>
>Hee hee I never look at those "calories burned" numbers because they're usually pretty inaccurate.
>Plus, it's very annoying to look down after sweating your buns off to see that you've burned off
>the equivalent of a piece of toast!!
>
>Well done on sticking with the treadmill. I think that's one of the hardest cardio machines
>(running has been the most difficult exercise for me to do), so congrats to you!
>
>Cheers, Petal
>
>"Joyce" <
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>> Thank you for saying this petal! I have tried in the past to say the same
>thing
>> .. muscle does NOT weigh more than fat .. but have never been able to say
>it as
>> eloquently as you. It is one of the biggest misconceptions I seem to hear
>in
>> weightloss issues though, even hear it from the drs. on occassion. I am a
>firm
>> believer ... a pound is a pound is a pound ... regardless as to what that
>pound
>> is. It is better to have that pound of muscle though, as it will burn
>continue to
>> burn off more calories. I have noticed that since starting on the
>treadmill early
>> in the fall, my weight has stayed pretty much the same - flucuating up and
>down a
>> bit, but the body has definitely changed (hence the falling down
>sweatpants ...
>> and new jeans that are now sliding down the hips).
>>
>> I have been watching the silly monitor on my new treadmill ... just for
>grins (we
>> all no how unreliable those electronic lcd monitor things are). It gives
>readings
>> for calories burnt and fat calories burnt. It is rather disheartening to
>see that
>> you may have walked off 300 calories during your workout, but only 95 of
>those
>> were fat calories. Dang, those things are hard to get rid of yet so easy
>to
>> accumulate! <G>
>>
>> Joyce
>>
>> On Sat, 24 Jan 2004 09:52:04 -0000, "Petal"
><mrsdoyles_teapot@#NoSpam#yahoo.co.uk>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Sorry, I have to pitch my 2p in here and I sincerely hope that no one
>takes
>> >offence...
>> >
>> >Muscle doesn't weigh more than fat - I see this statement a lot and it's
>a
>> >bit misleading. A pound of fat weighs the same as a pound of muscle.
>Muscle
>> >is *denser* than fat (i.e. takes up less room in the body - think of it
>like
>> >a pound of feathers vs. a pound of butter), so I think what people are trying to say is that
>> >although the weight may not be coming off, your measurements may have changed.
>> >
>> >Just a few quick tips: -make sure you're eating enough. Max. 2000 a day is probably fine but
>don't
>> >go much below that on a regular basis. If you don't eat, you don't lose weight (believe it or
>> >not). -try incorporating weights into your exercise routine. Lifting really
>helps
>> >build those muscles, which in turn burns off a lot more calories. -take your measurements and
>> >take them again in a month. Also, try to get your body fat measured (see if your gym has this
>> >facility). This is a
>much
>> >more accurate way to measure your progress. -if you're just starting out, be patient.
Average
>> >out your
>losses/gains
>> >over a longer period of time (e.g. a month) and see how you're doing.
>Some
>> >weeks are better than others, but it's the total number that matters. -try doing 20-30 minutes
>> >of more intense cardio (i.e. you have to huff
>and
>> >puff your way through it) 3 times a week. Sometimes lots of sessions of "lighter" cardio (I
>> >assume there's a bit of a break between the running
>and
>> >swimming) doesn't work as well for some people.
>> >
>> >Don't give up! All the best to you and congrats on sticking to an
>exercise
>> >routine so diligently! That's no small feat.
>> >
>> >Cheers, Petal
>> >
>> >
>> >"Matthew Collin" <
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>> >
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>> >> I'm a 35yr old male. I'm 5ft.9,inches and weight 13st 7. My waste size
>is
>> >> about 38 and chest 46. I've recently been working out everyday approx
>for
>> >> and hour at a time in the gym. Ten minutes running and 15 minutes
>> >swimming.
>> >> I've watched what I've eaten for the past week and a half and not had
>any
>> >> empty calories (i.e alcohol etc).( no more than 2000 cals per day and
>not
>> >> more than 25 grams of fat per day) I've only lost one pound in weight!!
>> >Can
>> >> anybody explain this to me? Its very disheartening.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
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