Exercise support thread--week of 3/9/08

[Michael Welter]

Good morning, friends. It's time to set new goals for how we maintain the Temple of the Holy Spirit, our bodies. I guess I'll get started. My goals is to run 26 miles, including an 11 mile long run in less than 1:40. I'm focussing on improving my pace.

Who's next?

[Hilde89]

Originally Posted by Michael Welter

Good morning, friends. It's time to set new goals for how we maintain the Temple of the Holy Spirit, our bodies. I guess I'll get started. My goals is to run 26 miles, including an 11 mile long run in less than 1:40. I'm focussing on improving my pace.

Who's next?

I want to train three times, and lose 1 pound. I don't know how Easter will go though, with all the candy

[Michael Welter]

Originally Posted by Hilde89

I want to train three times, and lose 1 pound. I don't know how Easter will go though, with all the candy

I think I read somewhere that calories don't count on Easter.

[Hilde89]

Originally Posted by Michael Welter

I think I read somewhere that calories don't count on Easter.

Oh, wouldn't that be lovely.

It would be dumb to erase all the work I've done in just one week though.

[Michael Welter]

Originally Posted by Hilde89

Oh, wouldn't that be lovely.

It would be dumb to erase all the work I've done in just one week though.

So, count your calories, and use them wisely. You can have treats, as long as you allow for them on your diet plan.

[SimonX]

I ve got kind of weird problem, I am actually trying to put on lbs. I excersise 3 times a week at work, no cardios, mostly weights and crunches.

I burn up calories just sitting..

Anybody else in the same boat?

[Michael Welter]

Originally Posted by SimonX

I ve got kind of weird problem, I am actually trying to put on lbs. I excersise 3 times a week at work, no cardios, mostly weights and crunches.

I burn up calories just sitting..

Anybody else in the same boat?

Hi, Simon, welcome! We had someone here a long time ago with that problem, but I can't remember who. I think they were using a high carb diet to add weight. What have you tried?

[Hilde89]

Originally Posted by SimonX

I ve got kind of weird problem, I am actually trying to put on lbs. I excersise 3 times a week at work, no cardios, mostly weights and crunches.

I burn up calories just sitting..

Anybody else in the same boat?

I am trying to lose weight in fat, and gain in body mass. A normal scale can't be a good indicator.And muscle mass burns calories.

It's not unusual really.Men/boys especially, want to gain muscle weight.

[SimonX]

Originally Posted by Hilde89

I am trying to lose weight in fat, and gain in body mass. A normal scale can't be a good indicator.And muscle mass burns calories.

It's not unusual really.Men/boys especially, want to gain muscle weight.

I try to eat more than usual for meals, plus I make shakes with Wt Gain powder, milk, yogart, ect..try to hit healthy foods but with high carbs and especially protein after exercising...


Need about 3000 cals a day to gain plus exercise.

Muscle weighs more than fat, so that's what I concentrate on..

If any advice?

[Hilde89]

Originally Posted by SimonX

I try to eat more than usual for meals, plus I make shakes with Wt Gain powder, milk, yogart, ect..try to hit healthy foods but with high carbs and especially protein after exercising...


Need about 3000 cals a day to gain plus exercise.

Muscle weighs more than fat, so that's what I concentrate on..

If any advice?

Be sure to get the fat too. Because fat helps testosterone production, and this hormone is good for muscle building. Carbs are good for energy, energy you'll need for exercising.

I read this somewhere. Say you consume 3000 cals one day.
Then Fat should be 30%(900 cals, 100 gramss), carbs 40-50%(1200-1500, 300-570 grams), protein 20-30%(600-900, 150-225 grams)

I hope I'm making sense.
This is from a fitness forum I go to sometimes, but I'm not trying to be a bodybuilder.

[SimonX]

Originally Posted by Hilde89

Be sure to get the fat too. Because fat helps testosterone production, and this hormone is good for muscle building. Carbs are good for energy, energy you'll need for exercising.

I read this somewhere. Say you consume 3000 cals one day.
Then Fat should be 30%(900 cals, 100 gramss), carbs 40-50%(1200-1500, 300-570 grams), protein 20-30%(600-900, 150-225 grams)

I hope I'm making sense.
This is from a fitness forum I go to sometimes, but I'm not trying to be a bodybuilder.

Thanks, that does help..

good luck to you on your goals too!

[whatevergirl]

Hi everyone

I did 3 miles power walk earlier today--woohoo--I think I'm over that stomach bug finally. Did a brief upper body workout as well....Hope everyone has a good week!

[Hilde89]

Originally Posted by SimonX

Thanks, that does help..

good luck to you on your goals too!

Do you exercise at a gym, or by yourself using your own body weight and manuals? What areas do you concentrate on?

[Hilde89]

Originally Posted by whatevergirl

Hi everyone

I did 3 miles power walk earlier today--woohoo--I think I'm over that stomach bug finally. Did a brief upper body workout as well....Hope everyone has a good week!

Good job.

I wish you a good week too.

[whatevergirl]

Originally Posted by Hilde89

Good job.

I wish you a good week too.

Thank you--and you as well. I am glad you are here this week...and hope to see more of you. (I like your username by the way) Take care!