Exercise?????When? What? How much?
 

I am in week 2 and my coach suggested no exercise for a three weeks??? IS that correct? Then I read a post that mentioned that cardio is off limits...HELP!! What is and is not acceptable? I am losing weight and want to "tighten" up! Dont want to be thin and LOOSE want to be thin and TIGHT!!! ;)

I just bumped the exercise thread... please start there!

Yes, KDWS, what Novak said... it's a great thread, lots & lots of good info about exercise...

I was exercising before I started the IP protocol, & since I didn't have a coach to chastise me for doing it, I just continued on, being careful to keep my heart rate with recommended limits... it's been the right thing for me, but you should consult your coach for the final word...

hugs :hug:

Just in case the thread quickly drops off page 1...

Here is the link to the exercise advise thread.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...-exercise.html

Unless you were already very athletic it is suggested to wait to reintroduce exercise.

It is advisable to wait until you are in ketosis and past the adjustment window about 2 or 3 weeks so that your body is more familiar with fueling itself with ketones and limited sugar sources. It will prevent you from :

becoming more fatigued
burning muscle
craving food from carb sources


It is highly adviseable to start slowly. Keep all cardio (walking, running, swimming, zumba, step, kickbox, etc.) in a low heart rate zone. The heart rate zones and their benefits are discussed by Elizabeth in the exercise thread. Ideally, stay between 50 and 75% of max heart rate. http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/idea...-exercise.html

If you choose yoga or pilates, again, be aware of not over exerting yourself. If you do bikram or other hot yoga make sure you stay well hydrated. Dehydration is a real issue with this program.