Fri, Jul-23-10, 07:32
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Registered Member
Posts: 50
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Plan: My own
Stats: 273/150/130
BF:
Progress: 86%
Location: Washington, DC
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Breaking a Stall w/ Interval Training
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Hello party low carb people in the place to be!
So I have been a dedicated low carb lifestyler for years. Along with a consistent exercise regimen I lost over 100lbs and have been able to maintain it for over 8 years.
Decided a few months ago that I want to lose 20-30 more pounds.
Became more disciplined about my eating and eliminated all stall-foods (cheese, nuts, bacon, sausage), took supplements, got enough sleep, plenty of water, lifted weights and did my usual hour of cardio at the same pace.
However, it was as if my body and the scale wouldn't budge.
A trainer at my gym recommended interval training on the treadmill. My program is building myself up to speed walk arms swinging as fast as I can for 5 minutes, resting for 1-2 minutes, then repeating the 5 minute blasts. I do this for about an hour. (Running would be better, but my knees just can't do it.)
More than just noticing serious shrinkage in my saddlebags, my clothes fit much better and the numbers on the scale have been dropping like the stock market!
I know many here on this board and elsewhere in the low-carb world recommend more weight lifting and less cardio...but there is no one size fits all approach...and you gotta find what works best for you.
The quick results produced by interval training keeps me motivated and also makes me feel stronger mentally.
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