~*LashSavvy*~

Hi Everyone,

I'm constantly in the gym with intense work outs or playing tennis and still haven't been taking the weight off. I just came across this article in the NY Times that has definitely shed some light on what I may be doing wrong. What struck me in particular is the section I've included below. If you'd like to see the entire article, I've also included the link.

Hope this helps!

“If you work out at an easy intensity, you will burn a higher percentage of fat calories” than if you work out a higher intensity, Carey says, so you should draw down some of the padding you’ve accumulated on the hips or elsewhere — if you don’t replace all of the calories afterward. To help those hoping to reduce their body fat, he published formulas in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research last month that detailed the heart rates at which a person could maximize fat burning. “Heart rates of between 105 and 134” beats per minute, Carey said, represent the fat-burning zone. “It’s probably best to work out near the top of that zone,” he says, “so that you burn more calories over all” than at the extremely leisurely lower end.

Phys Ed: Why Doesn’t Exercise Lead to Weight Loss? - Well Blog - NYTimes.com

Godsblessedme

BOGUS! Sorry i've been working out with my trainer now for about 6months and i will tell you that its the high intensity cardio that burns the fat calories (hence why my belly fat has gone down) i think one should start out with easy intensity but work yourself upto at least 60 minutes of almost a jog just walking extremly briskly. I know from my own experience how this has worked on me and i would never / could never do easy intensity knowing what i know now its good to know that you are active and CONTINUE with your rigerous workouts and tennis i'm telling you THAT really is the key

__________________
Deborah
Highest weight 268
Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY
Current Loss: However far this journey will take me Current Weight:175 (10/26/09) and finally a SIZE 12