I'm on week four and asked my coach if I could start exercising, and she said yes. a local gym had a deal where every new face that walked in the door got a free month pass, so I went to a guns and guts class last night. i'm HURTING today, but it's a good pain, an accomplished pain. I want to keep it up, because I know that a good way to keep the weight off once I'm done IP is to exericise and live a healthy lifestyle, which is what I'm aiming to do. It seems weird to me that IP wants to change your weight and your thoughts and the way you eat, but doesn't mention exercise at all
I am doing 20 minutes on the treadmill and 20 minutes on the elliptical. I don't weigh until tomorrow but I am hoping that three days a week would not slow my weight loss... I just feel better all day if I go to the gym.
I'm on week four and asked my coach if I could start exercising, and she said yes. a local gym had a deal where every new face that walked in the door got a free month pass, so I went to a guns and guts class last night. i'm HURTING today, but it's a good pain, an accomplished pain. I want to keep it up, because I know that a good way to keep the weight off once I'm done IP is to exericise and live a healthy lifestyle, which is what I'm aiming to do. It seems weird to me that IP wants to change your weight and your thoughts and the way you eat, but doesn't mention exercise at all
Hurrah!!! for you, getting active... I know what you mean about the pain, last night my quads were super sore, but I was glad 'cause it meant I had done some good things for them... I share your puzzlement over IP's policy on exercise, especially since Dr. Tran first developed the program for athletes... I guess there's a reason, but I don't understand it...
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Originally Posted by TinaCleg
I am doing 20 minutes on the treadmill and 20 minutes on the elliptical. I don't weigh until tomorrow but I am hoping that three days a week would not slow my weight loss... I just feel better all day if I go to the gym.
Me too!..
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IPs policy on exercise is very confusing. Prior to starting IP (today is day 1 lol) I was training 1hr with my trainer 3 days a week plus cycling class twice a week...and running a day. I also walked 3 miles everyday. Now I am cutting back to training with the trainer ONCE a week plus boot camp class twice a week and keeping up with walking. On my exercise days I have an extra IP snack per my coach.
Prior to IP I was not losing at all despite being on 1200-1400 cals, low bread carbs. I gained muscle and lost fat but not lbs. We shall see how IP changes things. I just hope my exercising doesn't adversely effect things. How odd, right, that exercising would be a negative?
IPs policy on exercise is very confusing. Prior to starting IP (today is day 1 lol) I was training 1hr with my trainer 3 days a week plus cycling class twice a week...and running a day. I also walked 3 miles everyday. Now I am cutting back to training with the trainer ONCE a week plus boot camp class twice a week and keeping up with walking. On my exercise days I have an extra IP snack per my coach.
Prior to IP I was not losing at all despite being on 1200-1400 cals, low bread carbs. I gained muscle and lost fat but not lbs. We shall see how IP changes things. I just hope my exercising doesn't adversely effect things. How odd, right, that exercising would be a negative?
I was exactly the same! Eating 1200-1500 exercising 5-6 days a week for 2-3 hours at a time, and no loss. That prompted me to go see my doctor who told me about this diet. I thought I was the only girl in the world who was exercising with no results (on the scale). Anyway, I'm on day 4 of this diet now, hoping that this will work. My coach said that I could exercise after the first week, but I could do only half of what I was doing before.
I joined IP because I was stopped losing despite low carb and boot camp 5 days a week. I joined IP and kept up my boot camp 5x a week with the cross trainer. I have lost 30 pounds in 8 weeks. Now I am slowly adding the nautilus and weight lifting, I think exercise is helpful and does not seem to hurt the program.
I was exactly the same! Eating 1200-1500 exercising 5-6 days a week for 2-3 hours at a time, and no loss. That prompted me to go see my doctor who told me about this diet. I thought I was the only girl in the world who was exercising with no results (on the scale). Anyway, I'm on day 4 of this diet now, hoping that this will work. My coach said that I could exercise after the first week, but I could do only half of what I was doing before.
Good luck!
GIKA--it will work if you do the work!
I'm another "girl in the world" who had the exercise routine down too, but could not lose the pounds until IP! I took a bit of a break (as suggested by counselors) for the first few weeks on the program, but have been exercising regularly since then. As long as either the scales or the tape measure are moving in the right direction, I'm a much happier camper when I'm exercising.
Just completed another Half Marathon with some "nice" hills last Saturday and had a great race. 4 min. faster than the one six weeks prior.
Congrats to all out there who are already moving and good luck to those who are just starting out.
Bottom Line: Do what you want (exercise or no exercise) while losing your weight but know that when you reach your goal weight, in order to maintain (the ultimate goal, right?) you are absolutely going to have to incorporate some sort of regular movement.
I'm another "girl in the world" who had the exercise routine down too, but could not lose the pounds until IP! I took a bit of a break (as suggested by counselors) for the first few weeks on the program, but have been exercising regularly since then. As long as either the scales or the tape measure are moving in the right direction, I'm a much happier camper when I'm exercising.
Just completed another Half Marathon with some "nice" hills last Saturday and had a great race. 4 min. faster than the one six weeks prior.
Congrats to all out there who are already moving and good luck to those who are just starting out.
Bottom Line: Do what you want (exercise or no exercise) while losing your weight but know that when you reach your goal weight, in order to maintain (the ultimate goal, right?) you are absolutely going to have to incorporate some sort of regular movement.
I really appreciate this. I know that starting an exercise routine now will only help me in the end, even if it does slow down my weight loss a tad
Working out not only helps your figure, but also improves your complexion. Learn why exercise may be one of the best skin remedies for acne, wrinkles, dull skin and more.
By Nicole Blades
There are plenty of reasons to exercise. For some, it’s because bikini season is here again (already!), while others are focused on staying healthy. No matter what your motivation is, we can all agree that the benefits of exercise are obvious. But there’s a stealthier payoff: healthy skin. Read on to learn more about the skin and beauty rewards that come from regularly working up a sweat.
Instant Glow
When you get your heart pumping from aerobic exercise, you’re supplying your skin with a nice dose of oxygenated blood, says Noëlle S. Sherber, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist based in Baltimore, Maryland. “It gives you that great post-workout glow.”
Wrinkle Reduction
Working out also helps maintain healthy levels of the stress-related hormone cortisol, Sherber says. “Elevated cortisol levels are linked to increased sebum production, which means more acne breakouts,” she says. Too much cortisol can also cause the collagen in the skin to break down, Sherber says, which can increase wrinkles and sagging. “Exercise actually supports the production of collagen,” says Amy Dixon, a Los Angeles–based exercise physiologist and celebrity trainer. “The boost in this protein helps to keep your skin firm, supple, and elastic.”
Acne Relief
Regular exercise boosts circulation. “It nourishes your skin, bringing more blood flow and oxygen to it,” says Mauro C. Romita, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Ajune Center for Beauty Synergy in New York City. “This will help draw toxins out of the body.” Plus, all that sweating cleans out the pores of congested skin. “Working out corrects the hormonal imbalance that can cause adult acne,” Romita says.
To reap the beneficial skin effects of working out, a few extra steps are required, Sherber warns. “If you're acne prone, make sure to keep gentle, fragrance-free cleansing wipes in your gym bag.” Be sure to cleanse your face and other areas that tend to break out immediately after exercising, she says. “For eczema, wear fabrics that wick perspiration away from the skin, since the wet-dry-wet-dry cycle will dry out your skin and provoke flare-ups,” Sherber says. And above all, avoid exercising with makeup on your face.
Healthier Hair
The improved blood flow helps keep your hair stronger and healthier, Dixon says. This blood, full of nutrients, stimulates the hair follicles and promotes growth. “Exercise is also a big stress reliever,” she says. “Lower stress means your hair is less likely to be brittle and, worse, fall out.” Even if you’re as stress free as a cucumber, Dixon recommends checking with your dermatologist about any hair loss to rule out other causes.
As for the best type of exercise for your skin, Dixon says it’s all good. “Every modality will improve circulation and reduce stress,” she says, “but it’s a wise move to mix up your workouts as often as possible.” Try adding 30 minutes of a few simple yoga postures or a brisk walk to your day three times a week, Dixon says, to see the beauty returns in your hair and skin.
To Lose Belly Fat: Jogging Beats Resistance Training
Belly fat, as defined by researchers like those at Duke University, is not the blubber that hangs over your belt every time you sit down. Belly fat, also known as visceral fat and liver fat, resides deep within the abdominal cavity and is associated with increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, and certain kinds of cancer. It's not ugly, just dangerous. Now comes a group of researchers from Duke University who claim to have proven that the best way to lose belly fat is aerobic exercise, not resistance training. A Duke news release reports that the researchers followed 196 overweight, sedentary adults (ages 18 to 70) who were randomized to one of three groups: aerobic training; resistance training or a combination of the two, for eight months. The aerobic group performed exercises equivalent to 12 miles of jogging per week at 80-percent maximum heart rate. The resistance group did three sets of 8 to 12 repetitions three times per week. The researchers found that aerobic training burned 67 percent more calories than resistance training, and significantly reduced visceral fat and liver fat, the culprit in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Aerobic exercise also did a better job than resistance training at improving fasting insulin resistance, and reducing liver enzymes and fasting triglyceride levels, all risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. In fact, the researchers noted that resistance training did almost nothing to reduce visceral fat, liver fat, liver enzyme levels or improvements in insulin resistance. The combination of aerobic with resistance training achieved results similar to aerobic training alone. “Resistance training is great for improving strength and increasing lean body mass,” says the study's lead author, exercise physiologist Cris Slentz. “But if you are overweight, which two-thirds of the population is, and you want to lose belly fat, aerobic exercise is the better choice because it burns more calories.”
To Lose Belly Fat: Jogging Beats Resistance Training
Belly fat, as defined by researchers like those at Duke University, is not the blubber that hangs over your belt every time you sit down. Belly fat, also known as visceral fat and liver fat, resides deep within the abdominal cavity and is associated with increased risk for heart disease, diabetes, and certain kinds of cancer. It's not ugly, just dangerous. Now comes a group of researchers from Duke University who claim to have proven that the best way to lose belly fat is aerobic exercise, not resistance training. A Duke news release reports that the researchers followed 196 overweight, sedentary adults (ages 18 to 70) who were randomized to one of three groups: aerobic training; resistance training or a combination of the two, for eight months. The aerobic group performed exercises equivalent to 12 miles of jogging per week at 80-percent maximum heart rate. The resistance group did three sets of 8 to 12 repetitions three times per week. The researchers found that aerobic training burned 67 percent more calories than resistance training, and significantly reduced visceral fat and liver fat, the culprit in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Aerobic exercise also did a better job than resistance training at improving fasting insulin resistance, and reducing liver enzymes and fasting triglyceride levels, all risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. In fact, the researchers noted that resistance training did almost nothing to reduce visceral fat, liver fat, liver enzyme levels or improvements in insulin resistance. The combination of aerobic with resistance training achieved results similar to aerobic training alone. “Resistance training is great for improving strength and increasing lean body mass,” says the study's lead author, exercise physiologist Cris Slentz. “But if you are overweight, which two-thirds of the population is, and you want to lose belly fat, aerobic exercise is the better choice because it burns more calories.”
