im 5'6 and 133 and want to lose a good 10 lbs. i eat really healthy (vegies, no animals products, and if i eat carbs its fresh fruitd and whole wheat) but i started birthcontrol and gained 10 lbs and i guess its time to start excersizing!!!
i do 40 minutes of pilates or other low aerboics stuff 3 tiems a week
but how long should i run a day and how many days a week? should i increase the time by like 5 minutes every week so my body doesnt adapt? if i do it consistently and considering my diet how long will it take me to lose the 10 lbs? once i get to the weight i want how many days can i reduce to running to a week?
2006-07-11 10:42:28 · 32 answers · asked by Shelbzz 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
go for 45 minutes of cardio 5-6 times a week at a good pace- 10 minute miles or faster. Dont just run though, mix something else in, running every single day is hard on your knees, legs, hips, feet, etc.
2006-07-11 10:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by bmwdriver11 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dude when I started birth control I gained 10 lbs too. I would goto my buildings' gym all the time to try to lose it but it never worked! Finally I just stopped taking it and im slowly losing the weight. So until I find another b.c that doesnt make you gain weight, there is no way im going back on it.
And as for the running - probably about 4-5 times a week, 1-2 miles each day. Try just walking, too.
Good luck!
2006-07-11 10:47:57 · answer #2 · answered by xcr0ss_my_heartx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doing low aerobics 3 x's/wk then you might want to start with a run/walk mix until your cardiovascular system is strong enough to handle running for extended periods of time.
According to the new health guidelines, you should try to get 60 minutes of cardio/day 4-5 days/wk. This would include the time you spend doing "low aerobics" and the pilates if your heart rate becomes elevated when you do it.
Check out "The Complete Guide to Running" by Runners' World magazine. It's the best book out there on how to get started, what shoes to get (my stepfather is getting a total hip replacement at the age of 44 because he ran his whole life with "regular" tennis shoes, so make sure you have good shoes), what to eat and when, how much water to drink, etc. It's perfect!
Enjoy!
2006-07-11 10:54:35 · answer #3 · answered by krystle579 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it on an empty stomach for 30-60 minutes 3 times a week. Your activity level is already high, so i think this will be enough to start burning the fat.
2006-07-11 10:49:06 · answer #4 · answered by firebrand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont have to run more unless you really enjoy it . there are some great tips on exercise in this article that could help you with yr weight loss faster
2006-07-11 10:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Walk at least 15 mins after your meals
2016-04-07 04:14:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure you check food labels and avoid anything with more than 4 grams of sugar especially high fructose corn syrup per serving
2015-12-22 01:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add extra few minutes to a workout
2016-05-14 00:32:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people who regularly weigh themselves and keep track of their progress in a journal are more likely to lose weight
2016-03-13 16:39:15 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alcohol has calories too you know sub three drinks a week for lighter versions to drop a pound a year
2016-01-24 20:56:24 · answer #10 · answered by Dara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋