Guest guest Posted January 7, 2006 Report Share Posted January 7, 2006 Here are the two answers you'll get to this question: 1. In the morning on an empty stomach (or on an empty stomach stoked with a little caffiene from coffee/tea) to kick start your metabolism and be in a fasted state. This fasted state is supposed to help burn more fat because your glycogen stores will be depleted. Caffiene is a central nervous system stimulant so it'll get you pumped up (raising your basal metabolic rate) therefore increasing calories consumed. 2. Anytime you can make the time to get it in. You'll hear stories of people doing this at midnight because they have no other time, but the point is they're getting it done. Jeff > > What is the best time of day to exercise, I wonder? > I used to go running in the evening after work, but got such > side-splitting pains in my side > that I had to stop and shift the time to morning. Now, in the morning, I > like to work for a > few hours while my mind is fresh. Also, the ole bod ain't so fresh in the > dawn of day, and > creaks along rather slowly. Plus, after getting a stress fracture from > too much running, I > shifted to roller blading, which I loved, until I broke my shoulder doing > it. So now I just do > boring stuff, . . . and I HATE it . . . except for the college courses I > listen to on tape while I > do it. (Except I'm puffing and panting, so don't test me on the subject > matter because I > doubt I retain more than 2/3 of it.) The whole idea of " getting it > out of the way " in the > morning appeals to me. . . .I would really just like to do it all first > thing in the morning . . . > I'm wondering if I forced myself to do that, whether my mind would STILL > be fresh for > work afterwards. I'm in a creative field, and things come to me in the > early hours -- so I > hate to give up those little " freebie gifts " that just emerge from nowhere > in the earliest > part of the day. But it would be so great to have the compulsory exercise > just OUT OF THE > WAY, , , , I wonder if there's any way to become physically limber at an > earlier hour.... and > mentally limber later in the day? Or, maybe I just have to play with the > cards I've been > dealt. Who else exercises in the morning? Does it get any easier if you > do it several times > in a row? > > > > > > > > > Doesn't it really make you feel good when people go out of their way > to > > > tell you how much better you look with the weight gone? It sure does > > > with me. > > > > > > I've been at the Beach for over two years. I've had a few pounds slip > > > back on (maybe more than a few, but not terrible either). After New > > > Year's I decided that it was time to get serious again and get rid of > > > the extra baggage that slowly crept back. I have noticed that my > energy > > > levels have dropped a bit as a result. When people are told that > > > exercise INCREASES your energy, they think you are kidding. Sure, you > > > may be a bit tired when you are done each time, but over the longer > > haul > > > you'll see energy levels climb. > > > > > > Chuck > > > > > > > > > > > > Please send your recipes for inclusion in the Files to the Moderator at: > South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right-owner > > Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The > South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right > fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad > carbs and bad fats. > > For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by > Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 For me I've found the best time of the day to exercise is early in the morning, before heading off to work. I've found this not only helps me to wake up and be clear headed but also provides me with abundant energy throughout the day. I stay sharp throughout the day this way. It has become easier for me over time as it is now part of my daily habit. I try to be in the gym by 6:00 AM. I realize this is out of the question for some folks, this is just my experience. I do recall that during Phase I exercising was more difficult for me and others have had the same experience. I would suggest taking it a bit easier during those two weeks. > > > > > > Doesn't it really make you feel good when people go out of their way to > > > tell you how much better you look with the weight gone? It sure does > > > with me. > > > > > > I've been at the Beach for over two years. I've had a few pounds slip > > > back on (maybe more than a few, but not terrible either). After New > > > Year's I decided that it was time to get serious again and get rid of > > > the extra baggage that slowly crept back. I have noticed that my energy > > > levels have dropped a bit as a result. When people are told that > > > exercise INCREASES your energy, they think you are kidding. Sure, you > > > may be a bit tired when you are done each time, but over the longer > > haul > > > you'll see energy levels climb. > > > > > > Chuck > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 I am a morning work out person myself. I have to say not " the first thing " though. I get the kids out have a good breakfast, check some emails then usually within 2 hours or so after I wake up I make my way to the Y. I also like going in the morning because then after my work out I do my shower at the Y and shower one time that day rather than having to take two showers. MB Re: exercise regimens For me I've found the best time of the day to exercise is early in the morning, before heading off to work. I've found this not only helps me to wake up and be clear headed but also provides me with abundant energy throughout the day. I stay sharp throughout the day this way. It has become easier for me over time as it is now part of my daily habit. I try to be in the gym by 6:00 AM. I realize this is out of the question for some folks, this is just my experience. I do recall that during Phase I exercising was more difficult for me and others have had the same experience. I would suggest taking it a bit easier during those two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Anne, I'm not a morning person. I exercise in the evening during the week and early afternoon on weekend days. I prefer the afternoon, but I don't have any problem motivating myself in the evening. I don't run with a radio or anything that would prevent me keeping track of road traffic, and I'm sort of in my own zone, so " things come to me " during a run. All I have to do is put one foot in front of the other, so it's a great time for thinking--anything but focusing on the pain of physical exertion. Does exercising keep you from having those " freebie gifts? " Bob > > > > > > Doesn't it really make you feel good when people go out of their way to > > > tell you how much better you look with the weight gone? It sure does > > > with me. > > > > > > I've been at the Beach for over two years. I've had a few pounds slip > > > back on (maybe more than a few, but not terrible either). After New > > > Year's I decided that it was time to get serious again and get rid of > > > the extra baggage that slowly crept back. I have noticed that my energy > > > levels have dropped a bit as a result. When people are told that > > > exercise INCREASES your energy, they think you are kidding. Sure, you > > > may be a bit tired when you are done each time, but over the longer > > haul > > > you'll see energy levels climb. > > > > > > Chuck > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Thanks, Bob! Well, that's interesting. When I was running (in training for a marathon), [before I got a stress fracture below my knee and had to stop and before it started to hurt,] at first I was too busy trying to stay in rhythm and keep from losing my breath to get into that " free zone " where things come to me. By the time I got to that point, that's when my knee started hurting. I kept thinking I could " train through it, " but it kept getting worse. I guess my right leg wasn't landing properly or something, but I was lucky the bone didn't snap. When I was rollerblading, [before I rolled over a rock and went flying into traffic and broke my shoulder], yes! Ideas would come to me -- but only when I was going around the Rose Bowl in a routine sort of way -- not when I was " going around the island " we live on here in the Boston area. And the only time they would, was when I didn't take my " Early fertile-crescent era (8000 BC. to 800 AD) history college course tapes " along to listen to. I never RELIED on exercise as a And when I was on a long flat area where I didn't have to pay too much attention to traffic. But not often. Repetitive motion can induce that -- but not the stationary bike -- that's so boring and so painful that I MUST do something to distract myself and actually keep my mind somehow employed, or I would never get through it.. So, no. They don't come to me, exercising on the bike. But if I went fast walking in early morn, then they might! In L.A., I could do that . . . but here, in winter, in Boston -- uh . . . . .it's not likely. I haven't been to L.A. since early December, but I should be going back soon for a while, so I will try it. You know when that phenomenon REALLY happens is driving down the freeways in L.A.!!! Unfortunately, I cannot be doing any conventional exercising while I am driving down the freeway. (Only fanny dancing.) However, your email gave me some food for thought! Thanks. > > > > > > > > Doesn't it really make you feel good when people go out of their > way to > > > > tell you how much better you look with the weight gone? It sure > does > > > > with me. > > > > > > > > I've been at the Beach for over two years. I've had a few pounds > slip > > > > back on (maybe more than a few, but not terrible either). After New > > > > Year's I decided that it was time to get serious again and get > rid of > > > > the extra baggage that slowly crept back. I have noticed that my > energy > > > > levels have dropped a bit as a result. When people are told that > > > > exercise INCREASES your energy, they think you are kidding. > Sure, you > > > > may be a bit tired when you are done each time, but over the longer > > > haul > > > > you'll see energy levels climb. > > > > > > > > Chuck > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Thanks, Bob! Well, that's interesting. When I was running (in training for a marathon), [before I got a stress fracture below my knee and had to stop and before it started to hurt,] at first I was too busy trying to stay in rhythm and keep from losing my breath to get into that " free zone " where things come to me. By the time I got to that point, that's when my knee started hurting. I kept thinking I could " train through it, " but it kept getting worse. I guess my right leg wasn't landing properly or something, but I was lucky the bone didn't snap. When I was rollerblading, [before I rolled over a rock and went flying into traffic and broke my shoulder], yes! Ideas would come to me -- but only when I was going around the Rose Bowl in a routine sort of way -- not when I was " going around the island " we live on here in the Boston area. And the only time they would, was when I didn't take my " Early fertile-crescent era (8000 BC. to 800 AD) history college course tapes " along to listen to. I never RELIED on exercise as a And when I was on a long flat area where I didn't have to pay too much attention to traffic. But not often. Repetitive motion can induce that -- but not the stationary bike -- that's so boring and so painful that I MUST do something to distract myself and actually keep my mind somehow employed, or I would never get through it.. So, no. They don't come to me, exercising on the bike. But if I went fast walking in early morn, then they might! In L.A., I could do that . . . but here, in winter, in Boston -- uh . . . . .it's not likely. I haven't been to L.A. since early December, but I should be going back soon for a while, so I will try it. You know when that phenomenon REALLY happens is driving down the freeways in L.A.!!! Unfortunately, I cannot be doing any conventional exercising while I am driving down the freeway. (Only fanny dancing.) However, your email gave me some food for thought! Thanks. > > > > > > > > Doesn't it really make you feel good when people go out of their > way to > > > > tell you how much better you look with the weight gone? It sure > does > > > > with me. > > > > > > > > I've been at the Beach for over two years. I've had a few pounds > slip > > > > back on (maybe more than a few, but not terrible either). After New > > > > Year's I decided that it was time to get serious again and get > rid of > > > > the extra baggage that slowly crept back. I have noticed that my > energy > > > > levels have dropped a bit as a result. When people are told that > > > > exercise INCREASES your energy, they think you are kidding. > Sure, you > > > > may be a bit tired when you are done each time, but over the longer > > > haul > > > > you'll see energy levels climb. > > > > > > > > Chuck > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 At first it just started out as a sort of soreness right below the joint. Then it got more and more sore. . . . and, finally, to the oint where I had to hobble around the Rose Bowl instead of run. I just couldn't land on it . . .a nd I had to stop. Luckily, my son, who was into all manner of sports and broke a bone of one kind or another every year, had one of his longstanding appointments with the orthopedist, so, I went along, too. When I was laughingly kidding with him about my stalled " marathond runner " career, he took a look and then decided, on the spot, that I should have -- I forget now -- either an X-ray or an MRI. Maybe both. Several days later he called me on the phone and told me I should start " using crutches immediately, " and he insisted that I start using one of those long velcro- closed leg braces to get around. I was shocked. He said I had a stress fracture, and that it extended about half-way through the bone under the knee. And I should " get off my leg. " So, I did. Six weeks later I could start walking on it again, but favoring it. He recommded I try another form of exrcise for cardio. Oh, well.... > > Annie, > > What kind of knee pain did you have, and did you see a doctor about > it? When I first started running again a couple of years ago now, > after sitting out for 4 or 5 years and gaining weight, my knees got > very very sore (patellofemoral pain). I went through 8 months of > " rehab " on a treadmill with lots of setbacks, slowly building up the > strength in my legs. Now I run without knee pain. So I'm just > wondering what kind of knee pain you had. You said it was just one > knee, so it sounds like it's different. > > Bob > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 At first it just started out as a sort of soreness right below the joint. Then it got more and more sore. . . . and, finally, to the oint where I had to hobble around the Rose Bowl instead of run. I just couldn't land on it . . .a nd I had to stop. Luckily, my son, who was into all manner of sports and broke a bone of one kind or another every year, had one of his longstanding appointments with the orthopedist, so, I went along, too. When I was laughingly kidding with him about my stalled " marathond runner " career, he took a look and then decided, on the spot, that I should have -- I forget now -- either an X-ray or an MRI. Maybe both. Several days later he called me on the phone and told me I should start " using crutches immediately, " and he insisted that I start using one of those long velcro- closed leg braces to get around. I was shocked. He said I had a stress fracture, and that it extended about half-way through the bone under the knee. And I should " get off my leg. " So, I did. Six weeks later I could start walking on it again, but favoring it. He recommded I try another form of exrcise for cardio. Oh, well.... > > Annie, > > What kind of knee pain did you have, and did you see a doctor about > it? When I first started running again a couple of years ago now, > after sitting out for 4 or 5 years and gaining weight, my knees got > very very sore (patellofemoral pain). I went through 8 months of > " rehab " on a treadmill with lots of setbacks, slowly building up the > strength in my legs. Now I run without knee pain. So I'm just > wondering what kind of knee pain you had. You said it was just one > knee, so it sounds like it's different. > > Bob > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 At first it just started out as a sort of soreness right below the joint. Then it got more and more sore. . . . and, finally, to the oint where I had to hobble around the Rose Bowl instead of run. I just couldn't land on it . . .a nd I had to stop. Luckily, my son, who was into all manner of sports and broke a bone of one kind or another every year, had one of his longstanding appointments with the orthopedist, so, I went along, too. When I was laughingly kidding with him about my stalled " marathond runner " career, he took a look and then decided, on the spot, that I should have -- I forget now -- either an X-ray or an MRI. Maybe both. Several days later he called me on the phone and told me I should start " using crutches immediately, " and he insisted that I start using one of those long velcro- closed leg braces to get around. I was shocked. He said I had a stress fracture, and that it extended about half-way through the bone under the knee. And I should " get off my leg. " So, I did. Six weeks later I could start walking on it again, but favoring it. He recommded I try another form of exrcise for cardio. Oh, well.... > > Annie, > > What kind of knee pain did you have, and did you see a doctor about > it? When I first started running again a couple of years ago now, > after sitting out for 4 or 5 years and gaining weight, my knees got > very very sore (patellofemoral pain). I went through 8 months of > " rehab " on a treadmill with lots of setbacks, slowly building up the > strength in my legs. Now I run without knee pain. So I'm just > wondering what kind of knee pain you had. You said it was just one > knee, so it sounds like it's different. > > Bob > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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