Guest guest Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 I don't do exercise videos at all, but the point is to do 20 minutes of HIIT, which means you progressively increase your intensity level until you're doing the highest level you can, a 10. If the video allows for that, then sure; otherwise, perhaps you can incorporate as extra cardio one or two days a week. If you use the bike, crank up the level, so it gets harder and harder to pedal, but don't slow down the RPMs; otherwise you won't hit your 10s. I find it difficult to do HIIT on anything but a treadmill or stairmaster; these two machines really force me to crank up the intensity, and I have to keep up, or I'll fall off. LOL I find that the elliptical trainer and bike don't work quite as well, because I control the speed. Devyn > can we do Sansone walk away the pounds on this plan? also i > was going to do the bikle for aerboic do i move the dial up in > intensity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Not that I have heard, but be careful because I have been told your energy is not there because of the lack of calories you are (not) consuming From: livy111us <livy111us@...>Subject: Excercise question Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 8:40 AM I know we are not supposed to excercise because we will not lose weight the next day. But from what I have read, it is just your body retaining water and has nothing to do with the amount of fat lost. Is this true? If this is the case, one could work out while on this diet and still lose just as much, if not more fat, correct? Are there any other implications for working out while on HCG?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I have done hcg about 3 times(almost there). I found this last time that when I was on a cycle like the ones for spin classes that if I did 30min. and burned about 400 cal. I lost 2lbs every day that I did it. I know you can't tear down any muscle because then the calories you do have go to rebuilding the muscle which is counter productive. However there is no difference between a couch potato exercising (cardio-moderate) then a nurse who is on her feet for 12 hrs straight. The same calories are being burned and the same amount of energy is being used. It is just exercise seems to be taboo on the protocol but if done correctly that is not he case and it can be benefitial. > > > From: livy111us <livy111us@...> > Subject: Excercise question > > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 8:40 AM > > > > > > > > > I know we are not supposed to excercise because we will not lose weight the next day. But from what I have read, it is just your body retaining water and has nothing to do with the amount of fat lost. Is this true? If this is the case, one could work out while on this diet and still lose just as much, if not more fat, correct? Are there any other implications for working out while on HCG? > Thanks! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 That's a really good point. Thanks!>>> However there is no difference between a couch potato exercising (cardio-moderate) then a nurse who is on her feet for 12 hrs straight. The same calories are being burned and the same amount of energy is being used. It is just exercise seems to be taboo on the protocol but if done correctly that is not he case and it can be benefitial.<<< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 EXCELLENT news, thank you! Did you excercise daily, or a few times a week? I was a runner before the diet, so my body is used to burning calories. Do you think that will help because the muscle should already be there? I'll try to do 1/2 hour of excercise (running) tomorrow morning. Do you think that will work to my advantage? Thanks again! > > > > > > From: livy111us <livy111us@> > > Subject: Excercise question > > > > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 8:40 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I know we are not supposed to excercise because we will not lose weight the next day. But from what I have read, it is just your body retaining water and has nothing to do with the amount of fat lost. Is this true? If this is the case, one could work out while on this diet and still lose just as much, if not more fat, correct? Are there any other implications for working out while on HCG? > > Thanks! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I exercised daily!! I would get on the bike for about 30 min. It wasn't as much the time but the calories burned. I would burn about 400 each day. The days I did it I lost 2lbs provided I drank plenty of water. Dehydration will cause you to retain water. It was also better if I went before I ate. That way I wasn't as hungry later. I felt better because I would burn calories then eat a meal. Oh on the days that I didn't exercise I only lost about 1lb. I def. saw a difference. > > > > > > > > > From: livy111us <livy111us@> > > > Subject: Excercise question > > > > > > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 8:40 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I know we are not supposed to excercise because we will not lose weight the next day. But from what I have read, it is just your body retaining water and has nothing to do with the amount of fat lost. Is this true? If this is the case, one could work out while on this diet and still lose just as much, if not more fat, correct? Are there any other implications for working out while on HCG? > > > Thanks! > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 I’ll be really interested to read the response as I’m trying to figure this out too. One reason I’m doing hcg NOW though vs once school starts is because my exercise schedule was/is more rigorous during the school year. Now, I tend to be busy playing at the park, waterpark, etc. with the kids, so that stuff is my only exercise. My kids aren’t old enough to go it alone those places, so I’m very actively involved.... In fact, my youngest complains if I sit down for even 5 minutes at the park. LOL chantelle On 6/18/09 7:40 AM, " livy111us " <livy111us@...> wrote: I know we are not supposed to excercise because we will not lose weight the next day. But from what I have read, it is just your body retaining water and has nothing to do with the amount of fat lost. Is this true? If this is the case, one could work out while on this diet and still lose just as much, if not more fat, correct? Are there any other implications for working out while on HCG? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 This is very interesting results. I definitely am glad to see this discussed prior to me receiving my hcg. I need to ponder it all and figure out what I want to do about the exercise thing.... On 6/18/09 10:38 AM, " dcclittle " <dcclittle@...> wrote: I exercised daily!! I would get on the bike for about 30 min. It wasn't as much the time but the calories burned. I would burn about 400 each day. The days I did it I lost 2lbs provided I drank plenty of water. Dehydration will cause you to retain water. It was also better if I went before I ate. That way I wasn't as hungry later. I felt better because I would burn calories then eat a meal. Oh on the days that I didn't exercise I only lost about 1lb. I def. saw a difference. > > EXCELLENT news, thank you! Did you excercise daily, or a few times a week? I was a runner before the diet, so my body is used to burning calories. Do you think that will help because the muscle should already be there? I'll try to do 1/2 hour of excercise (running) tomorrow morning. Do you think that will work to my advantage? > Thanks again! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 my husband and i are both doing the diet and we are going to the gym everyday. 2 days into the diet we both noticed a lost of strength in weight training for him and my walking slowed, i would also get dizzy after a 30 minute walk. we both increased our protein when we needed to and still had weight loss. i admit it is harder after day 6 to exercise. swimming is pretty much the only thing we both can handle now. about an hour of recreational swimming in our pool. hope this helps. bel 6 days, 6 lbs so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I started walking toward the end of my first round and did okay. When I start my second round, after I get through the awful first week, I plan to walk again. I'll probably bring along my apple just in case I start feeling weak. From: bel <belfle3040@...> Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 5:10:19 PMSubject: Re: Excercise question my husband and i are both doing the diet and we are going to the gym everyday. 2 days into the diet we both noticed a lost of strength in weight training for him and my walking slowed, i would also get dizzy after a 30 minute walk. we both increased our protein when we needed to and still had weight loss. i admit it is harder after day 6 to exercise. swimming is pretty much the only thing we both can handle now. about an hour of recreational swimming in our pool. hope this helps. bel 6 days, 6 lbs so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 you are not supposed to exercise on the protocol. 500 cals is barely enough to stay alive and you cannot build muscle on this protocol From: bel <belfle3040@...>Subject: Re: Excercise question Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 7:10 PM my husband and i are both doing the diet and we are going to the gym everyday. 2 days into the diet we both noticed a lost of strength in weight training for him and my walking slowed, i would also get dizzy after a 30 minute walk. we both increased our protein when we needed to and still had weight loss. i admit it is harder after day 6 to exercise. swimming is pretty much the only thing we both can handle now. about an hour of recreational swimming in our pool. hope this helps.bel6 days, 6 lbs so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I think this is a gross exaggeration. There are many of us who are used to exercise and have a body that is conditioned for it (meaning, it already has good muscle tone). On 500 calories, I had NO problem having enough energy to exercise. The reason why I exercise while on this protocol is to maintain the muscle mass that has been built up through consistent exercise before the diet starts. All indications are, when one is no longer dieting, the ability to maintain the weight is significantly affected by the amount of muscle one has. From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of iamlovedbyiam Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 12:10 AM Subject: Re: Re: Excercise question you are not supposed to exercise on the protocol. 500 cals is barely enough to stay alive and you cannot build muscle on this protocol From: bel <belfle3040@...> Subject: Re: Excercise question Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 7:10 PM my husband and i are both doing the diet and we are going to the gym everyday. 2 days into the diet we both noticed a lost of strength in weight training for him and my walking slowed, i would also get dizzy after a 30 minute walk. we both increased our protein when we needed to and still had weight loss. i admit it is harder after day 6 to exercise. swimming is pretty much the only thing we both can handle now. about an hour of recreational swimming in our pool. hope this helps. bel 6 days, 6 lbs so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 You are maintaining your muscle NOT BUILDING. On the 500 calories a day you cannot build muscle. Most pople who do 500 calories a day feel a lot of muscle weakness making it very hard to do exercise. This is what my MD told me. From: bel <belfle3040 (DOT) com>Subject: Re: Excercise questionDate: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 7:10 PM my husband and i are both doing the diet and we are going to the gym everyday. 2 days into the diet we both noticed a lost of strength in weight training for him and my walking slowed, i would also get dizzy after a 30 minute walk. we both increased our protein when we needed to and still had weight loss. i admit it is harder after day 6 to exercise. swimming is pretty much the only thing we both can handle now. about an hour of recreational swimming in our pool. hope this helps.bel6 days, 6 lbs so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hi, I finished my first round of Hcg on Friday. The clinic I was going to recommended an hour of exercise a day (one day of endurance training, two days of interval training, 3 days of strength/resistance training, and one day for " functional training " like kickboxing or yoga.) I know this isn't following the protocol but thought you would benefit from my experience. I started the exercising a month before the Hcg. The first weeks of the injections, I was very sluggish. I had to stop several times to walk up a big hill -- which is atypical. But, it subsided. Before the end of the six weeks, I was looking forward to each exertion and had plenty of energy. So, not sure what the protocol recommends but I know your energy returns despite the 500 calorie intake. Your body needs time to adjust -- which, if you think about it, is totally amazing!! Our bodies are wondrous creations! I move to P3 tomorrow -- which is also modified by the clinic -- but will be lurking each day on the conversations. I have sure enjoyed reading the postings and want to acknowledge our moderators. Aren't they great? Answering all of our questions and doing everything they can to make us all have the body/life of our dreams? THANK YOU!!! You are a courageous group! > > I started walking toward the end of my first round and did okay. When I start my second round, after I get through the awful first week, I plan to walk again. I'll probably bring along my apple just in case I start feeling weak. > > > > ________________________________ > From: bel belfle3040@... > > Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 5:10:19 PM > Subject: Re: Excercise question > > > > > > my husband and i are both doing the diet and we are going to the gym everyday. 2 days into the diet we both noticed a lost of strength in weight training for him and my walking slowed, i would also get dizzy after a 30 minute walk. we both increased our protein when we needed to and still had weight loss. i admit it is harder after day 6 to exercise. swimming is pretty much the only thing we both can handle now. about an hour of recreational swimming in our pool. hope this helps. > bel > 6 days, 6 lbs so far. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 and I wholeheartedly agree...we are so lucky to have the best support and solid knowledge base of our moderators... Thank you all! From: sdfergus0n <sdferguson@...>Subject: Re: Excercise question Date: Sunday, June 21, 2009, 1:22 PM Hi,I finished my first round of Hcg on Friday. The clinic I was going torecommended an hour of exercise a day (one day of endurance training,two days of interval training, 3 days of strength/resistance training,and one day for "functional training" like kickboxing or yoga.) I knowthis isn't following the protocol but thought you would benefit from myexperience.I started the exercising a month before the Hcg. The first weeks of theinjections, I was very sluggish. I had to stop several times to walk upa big hill -- which is atypical. But, it subsided. Before the end ofthe six weeks, I was looking forward to each exertion and had plenty ofenergy.So, not sure what the protocol recommends but I know your energy returnsdespite the 500 calorie intake. Your body needs time to adjust --which, if you think about it, is totally amazing!! Our bodies arewondrous creations!I move to P3 tomorrow -- which is also modified by the clinic -- butwill be lurking each day on the conversations. I have sure enjoyedreading the postings and want to acknowledge our moderators. Aren'tthey great? Answering all of our questions and doing everything theycan to make us all have the body/life of our dreams? THANK YOU!!!You are a courageous group!>> I started walking toward the end of my first round and did okay. WhenI start my second round, after I get through the awful first week, Iplan to walk again. I'll probably bring along my apple just in case Istart feeling weak.>>>> ________________________________> From: bel belfle3040@...> > Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 5:10:19 PM> Subject: Re: Excercise question>>>>>> my husband and i are both doing the diet and we are going to the gymeveryday. 2 days into the diet we both noticed a lost of strength inweight training for him and my walking slowed, i would also get dizzyafter a 30 minute walk. we both increased our protein when we needed toand still had weight loss. i admit it is harder after day 6 to exercise.swimming is pretty much the only thing we both can handle now. about anhour of recreational swimming in our pool. hope this helps.> bel> 6 days, 6 lbs so far.>------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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