Comments on: Kardio Kween – Do you really need to sweat to the oldies? http://www.stumptuous.com/kardio-kween-do-you-really-need-to-sweat-to-the-oldies Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:48:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/kardio-kween-do-you-really-need-to-sweat-to-the-oldies/comment-page-1#comment-5812 Mistress Krista Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:36:42 +0000 #comment-5812 @Marina: I can't comment on your specific situation because there are just too many pieces of information to consider here. However, I do recommend you seek more indepth advice from someone who's qualified to give it. You may also be interested in the Lean Eating program, which I coach: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/products/consultation-coaching @Marina: I can’t comment on your specific situation because there are just too many pieces of information to consider here. However, I do recommend you seek more indepth advice from someone who’s qualified to give it. You may also be interested in the Lean Eating program, which I coach: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/products/consultation-coaching

]]> By: Marina http://www.stumptuous.com/kardio-kween-do-you-really-need-to-sweat-to-the-oldies/comment-page-1#comment-5811 Marina Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:45:34 +0000 #comment-5811 well, i do care a lot for nutrition and actually i went to a dietician yesterday an she said my eating habits are quite good but i might be lacking carbs (although i do eat lots of foods that are a good source of carbs, i don't eat them in every meal and she said i should). could that be it? i tend to not eat that much carb rich foods because i'm afraid the excess might turn into fat and make my cardio trainings useless. but that's just my thoughts. do you think it might have to do with the fact that my workouts haven't been showing visible results? well, i do care a lot for nutrition and actually i went to a dietician yesterday an she said my eating habits are quite good but i might be lacking carbs (although i do eat lots of foods that are a good source of carbs, i don’t eat them in every meal and she said i should). could that be it? i tend to not eat that much carb rich foods because i’m afraid the excess might turn into fat and make my cardio trainings useless.
but that’s just my thoughts. do you think it might have to do with the fact that my workouts haven’t been showing visible results?

]]> By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/kardio-kween-do-you-really-need-to-sweat-to-the-oldies/comment-page-1#comment-5810 Mistress Krista Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:43:27 +0000 #comment-5810 @Marina: You probably need to focus on your nutrition actually. Training can only do so much. If you aren't getting the body composition results you seek, and you are training hard, then you usually need to improve your overall nutrition. @Marina: You probably need to focus on your nutrition actually. Training can only do so much. If you aren’t getting the body composition results you seek, and you are training hard, then you usually need to improve your overall nutrition.

]]> By: Marina http://www.stumptuous.com/kardio-kween-do-you-really-need-to-sweat-to-the-oldies/comment-page-1#comment-5807 Marina Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:58:38 +0000 #comment-5807 if i want to gain a nice muscle definition, should i focus on weight training and try to get my muscles as toned as possible or should i take it easy on the weights and focus on cardio sessions more firmly? i've been doing both cardio (daily 30 minute power walk, run or skipping) and hard weight training (about 3-4 times a week) and feel like one is cancelling the other, because i haven't felt improvements in muscle size or definition. On the other hand, since i started doing regular cardio my overall health improved so much i'm afraid i might lose the energy i've gained and go back to feeling tired and having painful PMSs if I stop or reduce the cardio training. What should i do? I don't want to stop lifting either, 'cause although i'd like to have more muscle definition, I don't want to look like a long distance runner. I'd like to keep the muscle volume i have. just one more thing: what's your opinion on early morning fasted cardio? some say it's the better way to lose fat with little to zero muscle loss, while others say it's a recipe for catabolism. i've been doing fasted cardio and have not noticed major changes, but it might be due to not following a low-calorie intake diet. too many questions, too many doubts, too little answers. sorry for the huge post! if i want to gain a nice muscle definition, should i focus on weight training and try to get my muscles as toned as possible or should i take it easy on the weights and focus on cardio sessions more firmly?
i’ve been doing both cardio (daily 30 minute power walk, run or skipping) and hard weight training (about 3-4 times a week) and feel like one is cancelling the other, because i haven’t felt improvements in muscle size or definition.
On the other hand, since i started doing regular cardio my overall health improved so much i’m afraid i might lose the energy i’ve gained and go back to feeling tired and having painful PMSs if I stop or reduce the cardio training.
What should i do? I don’t want to stop lifting either, ’cause although i’d like to have more muscle definition, I don’t want to look like a long distance runner. I’d like to keep the muscle volume i have.
just one more thing: what’s your opinion on early morning fasted cardio? some say it’s the better way to lose fat with little to zero muscle loss, while others say it’s a recipe for catabolism. i’ve been doing fasted cardio and have not noticed major changes, but it might be due to not following a low-calorie intake diet.
too many questions, too many doubts, too little answers. sorry for the huge post!

]]> By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/kardio-kween-do-you-really-need-to-sweat-to-the-oldies/comment-page-1#comment-5285 Mistress Krista Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:24:52 +0000 #comment-5285 Lucy, some folks do see fat loss from simply adjusting the macronutrient ratio. However, in most cases, you'll have to lower your intake too. But try a couple of weeks of the same general calorie intake with the new macronutrient profile, and see how it goes. Lucy, some folks do see fat loss from simply adjusting the macronutrient ratio. However, in most cases, you’ll have to lower your intake too. But try a couple of weeks of the same general calorie intake with the new macronutrient profile, and see how it goes.

]]> By: Lucy http://www.stumptuous.com/kardio-kween-do-you-really-need-to-sweat-to-the-oldies/comment-page-1#comment-5284 Lucy Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:13:35 +0000 #comment-5284 Thank you so much Simma and Krista! After having a closer inspection of my diet on FitDay I realised my diet is WAY too high in carbs. I recently tried to up my protein and limit my carbs (as I was barely eating any protein before) however I now realise my diet is still poorly lacking in protein! I have always loved carbs and have been known to eat ridiculous amount of fruit as I thought it was healthy - however I now realise how much carbohydrate is in fruit! I am now armed with a high-protein, low-carb eating plan (with lots of healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, avocado etc) and have made an appointment with an endocrinologist. Kritsa, one question - if I am now eating the same amount of calories as before just with much, much less carbs and much more protein and fat - can I expect my weight loss to kick start or would I also need to lower my overall calorie intake? Thanks again :) Thank you so much Simma and Krista! After having a closer inspection of my diet on FitDay I realised my diet is WAY too high in carbs. I recently tried to up my protein and limit my carbs (as I was barely eating any protein before) however I now realise my diet is still poorly lacking in protein! I have always loved carbs and have been known to eat ridiculous amount of fruit as I thought it was healthy – however I now realise how much carbohydrate is in fruit!

I am now armed with a high-protein, low-carb eating plan (with lots of healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, avocado etc) and have made an appointment with an endocrinologist.

Kritsa, one question – if I am now eating the same amount of calories as before just with much, much less carbs and much more protein and fat – can I expect my weight loss to kick start or would I also need to lower my overall calorie intake?

Thanks again :)

]]> By: simma http://www.stumptuous.com/kardio-kween-do-you-really-need-to-sweat-to-the-oldies/comment-page-1#comment-5264 simma Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:48:13 +0000 #comment-5264 Lucy, I would add that you should try to see and endocrinologist and a nutritionist who do not subscribe to outdated notions about fat, especially saturated fat. Lucy, I would add that you should try to see and endocrinologist and a nutritionist who do not subscribe to outdated notions about fat, especially saturated fat.

]]> By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/kardio-kween-do-you-really-need-to-sweat-to-the-oldies/comment-page-1#comment-5258 Mistress Krista Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:07:35 +0000 #comment-5258 @Lucy: For this specific situation, it's best to consult an endocrinologist as well as an exercise nutritionist. @Lucy: For this specific situation, it’s best to consult an endocrinologist as well as an exercise nutritionist.

]]> By: Lucy http://www.stumptuous.com/kardio-kween-do-you-really-need-to-sweat-to-the-oldies/comment-page-1#comment-5256 Lucy Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:13:14 +0000 #comment-5256 Hi Krista, I was recommended this site by another one - I was looking up whether too much spinning can be 'bad' for weight loss. I'm 26 years old, female, weigh about 67 kgs and am 5"6. I spin around 4 or 5 times a week and don't really do anything else (apart from incidental cycling around 30m each day - sometimes up hills). I love spinning and I have found that my strength has really improved in my legs and at first I found it great for sculpting my apple-shaped body (my stomach area became much more 'toned' - stomach has always been my problem!). However, recently I have been getting really frustrated. I watch what I eat constantly, I never eat out, I basically eat a close-to-vegetarian diet with a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables and low fat dairy. I know I eat around 1500 calories a day or less and I am just getting incredibly frustrated as I feel I am actually gaining weight? Which seems bizarre as I am young, active and being very careful about what goes into my mouth. Is this because I am not doing enough strength training? What would you suggest? To be honest I am a self-confessed cardio junkie - I hate doing weights and absolutely love the endorphin rush of a good cardio session. I also wondered if there could be some kind of hormonal issue? I have long suspected I have polycystic ovarian syndrome. Anyway I would really appreciate any advice you could give me - I am starting to wonder whether I'm eating too much of the same thing, not eating enough and really wondering what to do next (even considering throwing the towel in as nothing I am doing seems to be working!). Thank you :) Hi Krista, I was recommended this site by another one – I was looking up whether too much spinning can be ‘bad’ for weight loss. I’m 26 years old, female, weigh about 67 kgs and am 5″6. I spin around 4 or 5 times a week and don’t really do anything else (apart from incidental cycling around 30m each day – sometimes up hills). I love spinning and I have found that my strength has really improved in my legs and at first I found it great for sculpting my apple-shaped body (my stomach area became much more ‘toned’ – stomach has always been my problem!).

However, recently I have been getting really frustrated. I watch what I eat constantly, I never eat out, I basically eat a close-to-vegetarian diet with a lot of fresh fruit and vegetables and low fat dairy. I know I eat around 1500 calories a day or less and I am just getting incredibly frustrated as I feel I am actually gaining weight? Which seems bizarre as I am young, active and being very careful about what goes into my mouth.

Is this because I am not doing enough strength training? What would you suggest? To be honest I am a self-confessed cardio junkie – I hate doing weights and absolutely love the endorphin rush of a good cardio session. I also wondered if there could be some kind of hormonal issue? I have long suspected I have polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Anyway I would really appreciate any advice you could give me – I am starting to wonder whether I’m eating too much of the same thing, not eating enough and really wondering what to do next (even considering throwing the towel in as nothing I am doing seems to be working!).

Thank you :)

]]> By: Simma http://www.stumptuous.com/kardio-kween-do-you-really-need-to-sweat-to-the-oldies/comment-page-1#comment-4054 Simma Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:29:16 +0000 #comment-4054 Hi Krista, I found this post pretty interesting: http://www.paleonu.com/panu-weblog/2009/11/1/cardio-causes-heart-disease.html If you get the time to take a look, I'd be interested in your opinion. I also know of another study that shows higher levels of plaque formation (both calcified and not) in runners, which is also covered on this blog http://www.paleonu.com/panu-weblog/2010/3/21/still-not-born-to-run.html) Hi Krista,

I found this post pretty interesting:

http://www.paleonu.com/panu-weblog/2009/11/1/cardio-causes-heart-disease.html

If you get the time to take a look, I’d be interested in your opinion. I also know of another study that shows higher levels of plaque formation (both calcified and not) in runners, which is also covered on this blog http://www.paleonu.com/panu-weblog/2010/3/21/still-not-born-to-run.html)

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