I have been working out for years now...doing cardio...mostly 5 mile runs 4-5 days a week.
Well, I joined a gym a few months ago and just love all the classes, spinning, weights etc. But as a result I have gained muscle. ...which I thought was a good thing at first until my clothes started getting tight!
I think the problem is that I gained muscle but haven't lost any fat and I also gained 3lbs. I still do a lot of cardio (just not all running anymore) and added in strength training. I have also been eating slightly more... but I have maintained a very similar diet as before.
What do I do? I don't want to buy bigger clothes...and I really don't think I have more time to do more cardio to compensate for the weight training.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
Snowboardgirl
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change your diet. See how many calories you are taking in per day.
Are you eating sugar? White bread, pasta, etc?
Try doing cardio on an empty stomache in the morning for 30 minutes, doesn't have to be intense, just get your heart moving. I did this for a few months just on the weekends and that was when my fat started to really go.
Hope this helps.
Anniegrl
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What kind of weight training are you doing? Heavy weights and around 10 reps? If you are, try switching to lighter weights and higher reps. This will give you a leaner, toner body instead of bulkiness.
Chloegirl
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Thanks for your responses....I knew you girls would have some advice!!
I am doing lighter weights with more reps....and do a total body conditioning class at NYSports.
I think I also started gaining muscle because I really started challenging myself with more resistance during spin class and on the elliptical. I also do intervals of really fast sprints during my runs. I was doing the same thing for so long...I really needed to change things up cause I wanted to see more of difference.
But I am not liking the difference so much
12-3Princess
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sounds like you're on the right track with your exercise! I would say you've gotta work on the diet and cut some calories.
Remember, cutting 500 calories a day is 3500 a week - which is one pound a week
Lastminute
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Any advise on what settings to use on the treadmill to lose weight? I try to do 30 mins a day for 5-6 days...alternate between walking at 4.7 with a 3.5 incline to jogging at 5.7 with the same incline to running at 6.3 with a 3 incline....I am scared of using the incline as I already have chunky calves and am afraid of bulking them up....should I just jog/ run with a lower incline or stet up the incline and not worry about 'chunking' up..main priority right now is to lose as much as I can...thanks in advance
