weight loss

vixarooni

If you feel awake and oomph enough to put in a good workout at that time then i don't see why not? I prefer the morning, so i can some home and eat or just before dinner for the same reason! I always use that excuse that my metabolism is faster after exercise so when i eat, i eat it better!! (probably untrue)

lolly101

world_of_tights wrote: »

Hi everyone

I have a question about best times to exercise...

Would it be 'bad' to do the 40 mins on my exercise bike at say 10pm? Are there any negative effects to exercising so late? When is the optimum time to work out?

I've always thought the same as Vix, that your metabolism is faster or something after exercise, so you burn more calories if you eat within an hour or so of exercising. Saying that, I prefer to exercise late at night as that is when I have free time.
I don't think there is any 'bad' time to exercise, it will all help, so fit it in whenever is easiest as you will be more likely to stick to the routine.

lolly101

Don't know if it'll make the chart, but just adding another 3.6 km, which makes 31 km/19.26 miles. Not much, but my back is still aching so am not feeling up to much tonight, will do more tomorrow.

fredsnail

Here's this weeks chart:



Congratulations to our SoTW Jess444.

Well done to all the losers and stsers and commisserations to the gainers - next week is a new weeks :j

Here's this weeks team challenge - congratulations to the Buckfast Beauties for losing the biggest % this week.



Come on Southern Stunners, you can't let them win every week :j:j:j:j:j

Here's the latest chart for the Eurovision challenge - you will notice that some of the countries are preceded by a number 2 - this is the second circuit.



It's not too late to join in the Eurovision challenge if anyone still wants to join in.

This weeks quote is from Richard Brinsley Sheridan
"The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed."

fredsnail

world_of_tights wrote: »

Hi everyone

I have a question about best times to exercise...

Would it be 'bad' to do the 40 mins on my exercise bike at say 10pm? Are there any negative effects to exercising so late? When is the optimum time to work out?

If it makes any difference I usually eat dinner at around 7pm.

Thanks

http://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/diet-fitness/whats-right-time-workout-article-ulrb.html

This looks like it might help answer your question.

I'm another night owl exerciser too.

Eric_Pisch

world_of_tights wrote: »

Hi everyone

I have a question about best times to exercise...

Would it be 'bad' to do the 40 mins on my exercise bike at say 10pm? Are there any negative effects to exercising so late? When is the optimum time to work out?

If it makes any difference I usually eat dinner at around 7pm.

Thanks

exercise release hormones which will still be in your system that late and are likely to disrupt your sleep, with sleep being the most important thing you do during the day

for weight loss its generally considered best to exercise first thing for two reasons, you will be fasted so should switch into fat burning mode quickly and you will "hyper accelerate" your metabolism for the at least the rest of the day

at the end of the day thou, go with what works for you

vixarooni

I'm gunna swap gym today with a bit of lawn mowing (to my guinea pigs disappointment) and a bike ride. I can't turn out to be a bit of a gym freak!! My parents are going out later so i'll probably boogie in front of the tv and try to do some tricep work to get rid of these bingo wings!

Oh, when i said i didn't notice a difference in my bottom half, i think i do. The bit above my knee to the sides looks thinner. But i want thinner hips!! ha, never happy!!

Matryoshka

Fred,

Please add on to my eurovision challenge:

1 hour Crosstrainer - 8.71k (606calories burnt)
then decided I wanted to round it up so went back on the crosstrainer:
6mins 46secs - 1.29k (65calories)

So, a total of 10k/6miles in 1 hour 6mins 46 secs :j

Day 54/63 Insanity workout this morning. The first time since the programme when I really wanted to give up. I started Insanity due to my tummy and as far as I can see, it's still big (not ripped at all). True, it's given me a fitter body and my arms are toned due to all dem push-ups, my stamina is also greater and my weight down but my main aim was my tummy. Perhaps it's destined to stay this way after 5 kids 'cos if Insanity couldn't touch it, don't know what will If I measure my waist from my belly button, it's a whopping 33" (which can't be healthy). I'm a pro at sucking my belly in when I'm out and about and when I measure it then, I'm 32" so still big but a whole inch off :rotfl:I must confess that I did not measure my waist BEFORE insanity (wish I had) so I may very well have lost inches there but nevertheless, I'm still NOT RIPPED!!!!

I've now ordered a book from Amazon for 1p
Bodydoctor: Trust Me, I'm the BodyDoctor. It promises to trim up to 5 inches from your waist in 6 weeks. Most of the exercises are gym-based so we'll see. Hope it arrives soon.

bettyB_2

jess444 wrote: »

Good luck with the interview Betty.

I have one tommorrow morning, so should really be preparing rather than posting here.:D

Jess

thanks Jess, good luck with yours too! I've got another today as well!! :eek:

alliwantistosave wrote: »

Happily reporting a 2LB LossThis week thanks Fred :A

So my weekend didn't upset my weight in fact all the walking did the opposite :rotfl: So I am a happy bunny tonight and looking forward to my final c25k run tomorrow :j:j



Hope all went well Betty my fingers are crossed for you Also well done on getting out for another run :T Are you still enjoying it ? I can't believe tomorrow is week 9 run 3 :eek: So providing I don't injure myself tonight or fall up the stairs or something in the morning I cannot believe I have made it to the end already :j

Wow well done!! :T:T I am on week 3 and still can't imagine ever being able to run for 30 mins straight! Was going to run again today but given that the sun's not out I think i'll stay in and do Davina.

Vix - lawn mowing is prob v good exercise, but I remember when I had guinea pigs they were the lawnmower!! :rotfl:

Yesterdays interview went ok but i'm not holding my breath, I always come out worrying about things I said / didnt say!!

Got another interview today and just did 1 new job application - fingers crossed i'll get something soon!

Well done all the other losers and big thanks to fred for the charts!!

Dinah93

Fredsnail: Firstly a big thank you for doing the chart. Secondly though can I be updated, my total loss is 9.4lbs, not 13lbs sadly!