Eat Less Exercise More, That Simple.
Then why is it so darn hard.
The end of the week has arrive and I think I have had a pretty productive work out schedule, but then again has it been productive enough? I trained only once with me trainer this week, due to the nasty snow we had to cancel our Wednesday appointment. And I was just to exhausted thursday to go to my 8:30 hip hop class. But I did crunches three mornings this week, and even though I didn’t have training I did some basic weights and tons of cardio. But is it enough, when I get on that scale later on is that numbers going to be on my side.
I am afraid my motivation may be wavering, because I can’t see the results fast enough. And the Funny thing is that a lady at my workplace said the same thing to me and I told her that she had to keep going. That increases in weight are to be expected when you are weight training because muscle weighs more than fat. That with the right combination of weight training and cardio and nutrition the results will come.
My problem is that I can’t follow my own advice. And isn’t that everyone problem, we know what we should be doing, we know exactly how to do it, but actually doing can be the challenge. We are our own worst enemy. At least I know I am mine. I can plan and plan, but to actually follow though can be tough. I need to procrastinate, procrastinating, and just do what it is I have to do. So can I? …
February 2, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I think you would find the Tabata Protocol is much better overall for fat loss and staying motivated. The workout only takes 4-9 minutes (depending on your fitness level) and trumps EVERYTHING for fat loss – you burn fat for 24-48 hours afterwards.
If not seeing results fast enough is taking the wind out of your sails, there is some really good info at:
http://www.squidoo.com/fitness-model
The part on the Tabata Protocol is about 1/2 down the page, but the whole page is full of really good content.
February 2, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Thanks hcgdietinfo, I’ll check it out.