Heading Into The Weekend
It’s freezing here in Chicago and I can see the weight gain on a lot of people in town.
Many people WAY overdue the comfort food at this time of the year in this part of the country. That is why so many flip out by early April when they try on lighter clothes and realize they have gained weight.
The best thing you can do for yourself in these “dark” days of winter is to:
1. Weigh yourself everyday
2. Turn the lights on bright and head outside the moment you see the sun
3. Exercise
I’m off to workout right now.
Jim
Thanks Jim!
Just a quick update! I had gained some weight a couple of weeks ago but I dont know how much because I was too scared to weigh myself but after your words of advice a couple of weeks ago I have been really good. I’ve been working out (only with weights) to get my tone back and I lost the weight that I had gained over christmas so I am back to 141lbs. I think I had gone up to 10.7 or so. But I want to get to 133lbs atleast.
The weekend is always harder but I found that I only ate about 200 calories more over the weekend - this made it easier to go back on plan after the weekend (rather than REALLY going crazy).
And you are right, even in cold weather - it is so important to keep exercising cos when the exercise goes out the window - so does the calorie counting!!
thanks
Davinda
Comment by Davinda — January 29, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Just remember, the scale is your friend. “The more you weigh, the less you will weigh!”
Comment by admin — January 29, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Jim, I have a question that is not related to this topic…..
On another weightloss site one gal asked about calories burned during strength training since the site only estimates calories burned during cardio and she was given this response by another member…
“there are not many calories burned during ST sorry to say”
Could you please help me write a response back?!! I am asking you because I know the second I post something about this comment I am going to get blasted by the “runners” that think cardio is better the S & R. How should I respond to this comment. It makes it look like ST has nothing to do with burning calories!
Thanks so much, Laurie
Comment by Laurie — January 29, 2010 at 12:17 pm
University of Maine researchers found that weight training actually burns approximately 231 calories, about the same for running.
PLUS, post exercise, you will achieve an after burn (called EPOC, Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption) for up to 38 hours. With cardio, it’s about 2-3 hours.
AND, only strength training maintains and increases your lean muscle tissue, which boosts your metabolism.
Sign it me if you want to and push “The Cardio-Free Diet” if they wants more info.
Jim
Comment by admin — January 29, 2010 at 12:30 pm
Jim, How much strength time would that be (for 231 calories)? I know they will respond with….. running for X amount of time burns X amount of calories. So I would like to say….strength for X time burns X calories versus running for X amount of time…..something like that.
Thanks for your help!
Comment by Laurie — January 29, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Hi Jim,
I just wanted to respond to your comment about 75% diet and 25% exercise. I started the diet along with the strength training program in your book, “Cardio-Free Diet and have lost 6lbs in my 1st week! I started strength training back in October and November and was discouraged because I never lost a pound so I stopped training in December and most of January. I read your book, followed the meal plan, started back my strength training, and low and behold the pounds disappeared. I’m staying on this plan because not only do I feel stronger, the meals are simple, delicious, and most of all, easy to prepare. I’ve got alot of weight to lose but with your no nonsense and easy plan, I know I can succeed. Thank you! Patty
Comment by Patty Mollner — January 29, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Just 30 minutes
Comment by admin — January 29, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Great to hear. Keep up the good work and stay in touch.
Comment by admin — January 29, 2010 at 1:55 pm