Comments on: Weight Gained During Exercise Hiatus Tough to Lose, Study Finds http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:16:25 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Weight Loss is Possible http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-141604 Weight Loss is Possible Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:54:24 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-141604 Thank you for this article, i\'ve bookmarked it. Thank you for this article, i\’ve bookmarked it.

]]> By: Rachael http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-34362 Rachael Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:11:57 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-34362 I am definately finding this a problem! I'm so glad I found this information as I was starting to get de-motivated. I went to Thailand volunteering for a few months and therefore stopped my 2 daily gym sessions and in that time I put on a few inches here and there...and i mean a few. I've been back 2mths and seriously struggling to get back to where I was when I left. I have not lost a single centimeter and I've even been watching what I eat far more than what I did when I went away. Does this mean I need to increase the volume of exercise required to lose the stubborn fat more than what I was doing before because I am not sure if that is possible? All help appreciated. :) I am definately finding this a problem! I’m so glad I found this information as I was starting to get de-motivated.

I went to Thailand volunteering for a few months and therefore stopped my 2 daily gym sessions and in that time I put on a few inches here and there…and i mean a few.

I’ve been back 2mths and seriously struggling to get back to where I was when I left. I have not lost a single centimeter and I’ve even been watching what I eat far more than what I did when I went away.

Does this mean I need to increase the volume of exercise required to lose the stubborn fat more than what I was doing before because I am not sure if that is possible?

All help appreciated. :)

]]> By: Mark Sisson http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27673 Mark Sisson Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:02:15 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27673 Dave, Wanna be my posterchild for the Primal Blueprint? Congrats on your progress. I love the kettlebells, but like anything else, too much can throw you off. The danger is that you get injured and then lose progress. Of course, that's why the word "cross-training" was invented...so you can explore new things while you old injuries heal. Maybe take this time to work easily on core and stability stuff with the idea of rehabbing untrained muscle rather than burning calories. But don't forget that this lifestyle really hinges on how you eat, so you needn't get discouraged even when you are forced into a brief layoff....as long as you continue to eat Primally. I guarantee that in the runner study cited, the weight gains came from continuing the high carb input. Dave,

Wanna be my posterchild for the Primal Blueprint?

Congrats on your progress. I love the kettlebells, but like anything else, too much can throw you off. The danger is that you get injured and then lose progress. Of course, that’s why the word “cross-training” was invented…so you can explore new things while you old injuries heal. Maybe take this time to work easily on core and stability stuff with the idea of rehabbing untrained muscle rather than burning calories.

But don’t forget that this lifestyle really hinges on how you eat, so you needn’t get discouraged even when you are forced into a brief layoff….as long as you continue to eat Primally. I guarantee that in the runner study cited, the weight gains came from continuing the high carb input.

]]> By: Dave C. http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27654 Dave C. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:39:48 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27654 Let me throw something out there concerning weight loss and exercise. Back in mid-August I weighed 242--three months later I weighed 212. On the diet side of the equation, I followed Mark's advice pretty much to the letter to include my dedicated Tupperware giant salad bowl. On the exercise side, I was doing kettlebell workouts four days a week including lots of swings that get the heart rate going. I was also playing racquetball 2-3 times a week at a fairly high level. I wore a heart-rate monitor once and it really was like an extended interval session. I also took walks and even did a couple of Tabata workouts on an indoor bike. But then I developed some serious pain in a hip flexor (at around the three month mark) and have been unable to play racquetball since. I also backed of the kettlebell because I think that was how I injured it in the first place. I was still able to ride a bike without pain so I did a mixtue of medium effort steady rides with some interval work, and started some resistance training that included some body exercise routines to give it some cardio impact. I've maintained my eating style throughout and this morning I weighed 208. I've spent the last three months floating up and down in the 206-210 range. So that has me thinking that FOR ME at least, exercise is a fairly important factor in controlling weight. I guess the only way I'll know for sure is if I get back out on the racquetball court and start swinging that KB again (being carefull not to overdue the hip-snap). I'm going to try again in a couple of weeks and hope the pain doesn't return. If it does, then I think it's time for orthopedic consult! Let me throw something out there concerning weight loss and exercise. Back in mid-August I weighed 242–three months later I weighed 212. On the diet side of the equation, I followed Mark’s advice pretty much to the letter to include my dedicated Tupperware giant salad bowl. On the exercise side, I was doing kettlebell workouts four days a week including lots of swings that get the heart rate going. I was also playing racquetball 2-3 times a week at a fairly high level. I wore a heart-rate monitor once and it really was like an extended interval session. I also took walks and even did a couple of Tabata workouts on an indoor bike. But then I developed some serious pain in a hip flexor (at around the three month mark) and have been unable to play racquetball since. I also backed of the kettlebell because I think that was how I injured it in the first place. I was still able to ride a bike without pain so I did a mixtue of medium effort steady rides with some interval work, and started some resistance training that included some body exercise routines to give it some cardio impact. I’ve maintained my eating style throughout and this morning I weighed 208. I’ve spent the last three months floating up and down in the 206-210 range. So that has me thinking that FOR ME at least, exercise is a fairly important factor in controlling weight. I guess the only way I’ll know for sure is if I get back out on the racquetball court and start swinging that KB again (being carefull not to overdue the hip-snap). I’m going to try again in a couple of weeks and hope the pain doesn’t return. If it does, then I think it’s time for orthopedic consult!

]]> By: Vasco http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27613 Vasco Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:27:15 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27613 hey Danny, in case you really meant to ask me for the 7 minute workout: it consists of the following: 1. minute: jumping jacks 2. minute: Bethaks (or hindu squats, but normal squats could be a replacement) 3. minute: Dands (or hindu pushups, but again, normal pushups could be done as a replacement) 4. minute: plank hold (static exercise,straight body resting on your toes and forearms, everything thightly flexed) 5. minute: shoulder bridge (also static,touching the floor with your shoulders/feet, the body forms a triangle shape with the floor. stomach faces the ceiling) 6. minute: mountain climbers (but not just stepping back and forth but rather getting the foot outside your hand on each step) 7. minute: burpees (but I do a stripped down version with no pushups and no jump in this case) I just try to get as many proper reps as possible on each exercise. hey Danny,
in case you really meant to ask me for the 7 minute workout: it consists of the following:
1. minute: jumping jacks
2. minute: Bethaks (or hindu squats, but normal squats could be a replacement)
3. minute: Dands (or hindu pushups, but again, normal pushups could be done as a replacement)
4. minute: plank hold (static exercise,straight body resting on your toes and forearms, everything thightly flexed)
5. minute: shoulder bridge (also static,touching the floor with your shoulders/feet, the body forms a triangle shape with the floor. stomach faces the ceiling)
6. minute: mountain climbers (but not just stepping back and forth but rather getting the foot outside your hand on each step)
7. minute: burpees (but I do a stripped down version with no pushups and no jump in this case)

I just try to get as many proper reps as possible on each exercise.

]]> By: Danny http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27601 Danny Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:44:58 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27601 hey Mark Could you post details of your 7 minute workout? Might be an interesting resource to have in reserve. hey Mark

Could you post details of your 7 minute workout? Might be an interesting resource to have in reserve.

]]> By: gkadar http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27546 gkadar Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:52:04 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27546 I've had opportunity to consider the weight gain after someone abruptly stops exercise. I think a portion of the weight gain is due to emotional eating. Exercise provides a fabulous discharge for anxiety and other potentially adverse emotions which oftentimes lead a sedentary person to eat as a way of offsetting unpleasant emotions. Dr.K I’ve had opportunity to consider the weight gain after someone abruptly stops exercise. I think a portion of the weight gain is due to emotional eating. Exercise provides a fabulous discharge for anxiety and other potentially adverse emotions which oftentimes lead a sedentary person to eat as a way of offsetting unpleasant emotions.

Dr.K

]]> By: Vasco http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27532 Vasco Wed, 06 Feb 2008 23:46:28 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27532 to respond to the question at the end of the article asking what we do to not fall off the fitness wagon, here'S how I handle my training: I work out at least every other day. sometimes it might be more often(if for example wrestling practive falls on a day where I dont have to train), and sometimes I might not find the time to do a workout on the second day, so I do it on the third, which would otherwise be a day off. also, if I should work out on saturday but can't find the time but was at practice on friday, I will just count that as saturdays workout. this way I make sure I get some (usually pretty intense) exercise in 50% of the time (days) in a way that still leaves me with a fair amount of freedom. if I'm really short on time and can't postpone a workout, I'll at least do a so called "7-minute-workout" that I know from a german coach, which consists of 7 exercises each done for a minute, no breaks. I do it right before hitting the shower and I've at least done something. I've also found that several weeks of working out in a 3days on - 1 day off fashion (like crossfit) left me looking for excuses. so I'll only "force" myself to a 1on-1off schedule, so I can always look forward to relaxing the next day .) to respond to the question at the end of the article asking what we do to not fall off the fitness wagon, here’S how I handle my training:
I work out at least every other day. sometimes it might be more often(if for example wrestling practive falls on a day where I dont have to train), and sometimes I might not find the time to do a workout on the second day, so I do it on the third, which would otherwise be a day off. also, if I should work out on saturday but can’t find the time but was at practice on friday, I will just count that as saturdays workout.
this way I make sure I get some (usually pretty intense) exercise in 50% of the time (days) in a way that still leaves me with a fair amount of freedom.
if I’m really short on time and can’t postpone a workout, I’ll at least do a so called “7-minute-workout” that I know from a german coach, which consists of 7 exercises each done for a minute, no breaks. I do it right before hitting the shower and I’ve at least done something.

I’ve also found that several weeks of working out in a 3days on – 1 day off fashion (like crossfit) left me looking for excuses. so I’ll only “force” myself to a 1on-1off schedule, so I can always look forward to relaxing the next day .)

]]> By: Mark Sisson http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27503 Mark Sisson Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:15:30 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27503 Dara, Congratulations on your health and fitness success. Welcome to MDA...and please tell your friends about us. Dara,

Congratulations on your health and fitness success. Welcome to MDA…and please tell your friends about us.

]]> By: Dara Chadwick http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27496 Dara Chadwick Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:34:04 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/weight-gain-exercise/#comment-27496 Hi, Mark: I just discovered your blog and I love all the information you've got here. This article was particularly interesting to me -- I lost 26 pounds last year as Shape magazine's Weight-Loss Diary columnist and my goal is to keep up the healthy lifestyle I've spent the last year developing. After my column ended, I took some time off from the gym (it was a pretty intense year!) but I went back within a month. I figured I'd pick up right where I left off, but in some ways, it felt like I was starting over, fitness level-wise. I've learned my lesson, and now I make sure to incorporate some movement into every day. Look forward to learning more here! Hi, Mark:

I just discovered your blog and I love all the information you’ve got here. This article was particularly interesting to me — I lost 26 pounds last year as Shape magazine’s Weight-Loss Diary columnist and my goal is to keep up the healthy lifestyle I’ve spent the last year developing.

After my column ended, I took some time off from the gym (it was a pretty intense year!) but I went back within a month. I figured I’d pick up right where I left off, but in some ways, it felt like I was starting over, fitness level-wise. I’ve learned my lesson, and now I make sure to incorporate some movement into every day.

Look forward to learning more here!

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