Posted by Minnie-Haha on June 30, 2004, at 17:38:23
In reply to Re: What am I doing wrong?, posted by captain on June 23, 2004, at 18:54:48
> ... it doesn't sound like you are bulking up if you are only using 1 pound weights when walking. Cardio cardio cardio! That slims you down. Also - your diet probably has something to do with it. When you work out more you tend to crave more carbs and carbs turn into fat. Take a look at your diet- try to notice if you are eating more carbs than before you started working out more. Try cutting back on them and not eating them at night.
Yes, yes and yes. I started walking 30-40 minutes a day three weeks ago -- good brisk walks -- and I've definitely been craving more carbs, so watch out for that. BUT, I do think certain body types seem to "bulk up" more than others. I dated a guy years ago who did body building and he said I had a body that would do this -- I forget the term he used. I've always been very "thick" and muscle-y, even though I don't work out with weights. As I've aged, the muscle has turned more to fat, but the cardio is really helping with my mood and sleep.
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