ahhh am I sore....so I've been doing 60 minutes on the ellypitcal but I decided to try and job a bit yesterday. I did 45 minutes on the tread mill, I start out at aobut 3.8mph then every 2 minutes go up 2mph until I hit 5mph which is about my limit. so I'm jogging about 10 min and walking about 5. Hopefully some day I'll have the stamina to jog the whole time. After that I had some time left so I did 30 min on the ellypitcal. so it was only about 15 minutes more than ussual but, I can really feel the difference in the two excersises. I still think I'm to heavy to jog everyday because of the stress and what not on my joints.
Today I'm busy but I hopefully will fit in something towards the end of the day.
keep up the work.
Jennie
I know this sounds weird but when you are losing weight, where does it go? I know the fat cells just shrink right you don't actually lose them but where does that extra matter go or what does it turn in to?
Just wondering.
3 miles on the track, chest workout. Does chasing the kids around the house, rushing them to get dressed count as a workout? If so, then put me down for that too!
I know this sounds weird but when you are losing weight, where does it go? I know the fat cells just shrink right you don't actually lose them but where does that extra matter go or what does it turn in to?
Just wondering.
Good question!
Fat is a stored energy source for your body. When we eat more calories than our bodies need to function, the excess calories are stored in fat cells for use as an energy source in the future. Your fat cells are basically storage containers for ... fat. It's a liquid fat - it actually looks a lot like Crisco oil.
When you create a calorie deficit in your body -- by eating fewer calories and/or burning off calories with exercise -- it's forced to dip into its stored energy reserves for fuel. It takes the stored fat from those fat cells and metabolizes it as an energy source for your body functions. That's how we lose fat - our bodies are forced to use stored fat as fuel.
You're right that the fat cells shrink once they're emptied but never go away entirely. The cellular struture is left behind, ready to store fat again as soon as we start eating more calories than we use daily. It's my entirely unscientific opinion that this is why it's so darn easy for us to regain weight - the fat cells are already there and just waiting for us to eat too many calories so that they can plump up again.
Sooo, I did it, I walked and ran 60mins yesterday...ran 15, then 30 mins straight...a total of 4.10 miles, my longest ever, i am indeed very excited. Stairmaster as well as strength today. Off tomorrow. then im going to 35 on fri.
Got in a bonus 25 minute walk with a co-worker. I am so glad I now keep gym shoes underneath my desk so I am ready to walk at a minutes notice, whether or not I wear 3-inch heels to work.
Hi-
I worked out on the ellyptical for 60 min. and then some arm work yesterday. I stretched a lot to, my muscles were still so sore from jogging. So that is 3 days in a row!! yeah, I might not have time today to get to the gym. Its my long day at work but I might try and do pilates or something at home once I get off.
Plus I'm doing really well tracking my points and making good food choices.
Keep up the good work.
, I know I'm going to miss it again tomorrow 
