Weight Gain And Eating
To: “ray burton”
Subject: Re: fitness questions
Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:07:04 -0700
I’ve only been restricting calories for about a week or so. I usually eat really well, unfortunately, and it has caught up with me.
In the recent past, I’ve been running and going to the gym three times a week. Since july, when I really kicked up my activity level, I’ve started gaining weight. I think I’ve gained 7 - 8 lbs since I’ve been more active. Really scary.
I used to work out regularly and had a really good program going but I”m really discouraged with this recent rapid weight gain. I’m also really discouraged with my family member, the trainer, telling me how large my butt is and how I look like I’ve gained 20 lbs… not seeing too much of that person at the mo. I am going for testing for thyroid/adrenal function to see if any of this is age-related.
I think I need a workout buddy, though. If you know anyone who’s looking for either an early evenig or mid-day partner, I might be interested. I’m 45, female and live in the central southwest area. I have a membership at spa lady and use it a lot (cheap and tons of weights/machines/classes/treadmills, etc).
Thanks.
On 12/30/06, ray burton wrote:
Everything I see in your question scares me. 500 calories a day? That is way below even starvation levels. Your body is rebelling and holding onto fat for survivals sake. You should never go below 1100 calories a day.
You should also be resistance training. I would suggest you get a base level knowledge on cardio, eating and resistance training and you will start to see the results you want.
If you do decide to look for a resource like I mentioned, please check out my program here: http://www.fattofitprogram.com
Keep me updated about the doctor visit. Something must be up because weight gain doesnt just “happen”, it always has a cause. If its not something you are directly doing, you should see the doctor.
As far as the training partner, you gave me an idea. I started a “Training Partner Search” over in the support forum. List your info there and maybe someone will be interested! Here is the link:
http://www.sixpackabdominals.com/howto/viewforum.php?f=15
Just start a new topic and put in your info if you want.
Ray Burton
President Buildingbodies Inc
http://www.buildingbodies.ca
http://www.FatToFitProgram.com
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