Comments on: Weekly Update – 12/23/2007 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/23/weekly-update-12232007/ My Weight Loss Blog Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:15:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Vilma http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/23/weekly-update-12232007/#comment-1035 Vilma Wed, 26 Dec 2007 06:27:41 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/23/weekly-update-12232007/#comment-1035 Hey John... don't beat yourself up... I agree with Steve. You lost weight during the holidays so you should be proud! As far as the slow weightloss... from my experience & studies, it could be various factors. Here are some in no particular order: - the scale measures EVERYTHING (muscle, organs, water, etc...) IMHO, it's not a real great indicator of progress because it can let you down. Take out a tape measure or your old pant-o-meters instead - you might possibly be putting on some muscle as well. Although it takes less space than fat it weighs a bit more. - water retention maybe? - How long have you been doing your strength & cardio program? Our bodies are smart & tend to adapt fairly quickly. Why don't you change up your routine & try something new. And example: more super setting with heavier weights & less reps. It will keep your HR elevated & your metabolism revved up even after your workout which is more important than through your workout. Hope this helps some.... ~ Vil - Eating habits? Hey John… don't beat yourself up… I agree with Steve. You lost weight during the holidays so you should be proud! As far as the slow weightloss… from my experience & studies, it could be various factors. Here are some in no particular order:

- the scale measures EVERYTHING (muscle, organs, water, etc…) IMHO, it's not a real great indicator of progress because it can let you down. Take out a tape measure or your old pant-o-meters instead

- you might possibly be putting on some muscle as well. Although it takes less space than fat it weighs a bit more.

- water retention maybe?

- How long have you been doing your strength & cardio program? Our bodies are smart & tend to adapt fairly quickly. Why don't you change up your routine & try something new. And example: more super setting with heavier weights & less reps. It will keep your HR elevated & your metabolism revved up even after your workout which is more important than through your workout.

Hope this helps some….

~ Vil

- Eating habits?

]]> By: Steve v4.6 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/23/weekly-update-12232007/#comment-1028 Steve v4.6 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:01:39 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/23/weekly-update-12232007/#comment-1028 I think you're doing great- considering it's the time of year when most pile on the weight. Keep it up! I think you're doing great- considering it's the time of year when most pile on the weight. Keep it up!

]]> By: John http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/23/weekly-update-12232007/#comment-1025 John Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:58:04 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/23/weekly-update-12232007/#comment-1025 Congrats on the weight loss! Congrats on the weight loss!

]]> By: john - from fat to fit http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/23/weekly-update-12232007/#comment-1024 john - from fat to fit Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:12:12 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/23/weekly-update-12232007/#comment-1024 What a great comment Groovy, thanks! As far as reps, I think 15 for a guy is already a lot - most strength training programs for men seem to be focused at 6-8 reps, but I am doing it more for the cardio aspect and sensible muscle gain than trying to bulk up. So 15 is where I started. As long as I can continue to sensibly add weight at this rep level I will do it. Because of the nature of my machine there may come a time when adding more weight isn't practical, it's at that point I'll probably be increasing the reps. I'm looking forward to the New Year! What a great comment Groovy, thanks!

As far as reps, I think 15 for a guy is already a lot – most strength training programs for men seem to be focused at 6-8 reps, but I am doing it more for the cardio aspect and sensible muscle gain than trying to bulk up. So 15 is where I started. As long as I can continue to sensibly add weight at this rep level I will do it. Because of the nature of my machine there may come a time when adding more weight isn't practical, it's at that point I'll probably be increasing the reps.

I'm looking forward to the New Year!

]]> By: GroovyBabe http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/23/weekly-update-12232007/#comment-1023 GroovyBabe Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:07:38 +0000 http://www.johnisfit.com/2007/12/23/weekly-update-12232007/#comment-1023 You are by far the most sensible person I have come across with regards to weightloss. A 1lb loss per week, while not ideal is perfectly good and safer than losing bigger amounts so just keep doing what you're doing. I dont know if this is of any help but my gym instructor told me it is better to do more reps than up the weights. She recently upped my reps from 3x15 to 4x20 because I said the weights felt too light, and she kept the weights as they were. I have to say I really noticed the difference, both in how hard the workout became and the definition in my arms. You are by far the most sensible person I have come across with regards to weightloss. A 1lb loss per week, while not ideal is perfectly good and safer than losing bigger amounts so just keep doing what you're doing.

I dont know if this is of any help but my gym instructor told me it is better to do more reps than up the weights. She recently upped my reps from 3×15 to 4×20 because I said the weights felt too light, and she kept the weights as they were. I have to say I really noticed the difference, both in how hard the workout became and the definition in my arms.

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