Is it a bad sign if the nurse had to use the big blood-pressure cuff & I was almost too wide to fit in an MRI?
I’ve been exercising about three years now. At first I went from 240 to about 190 (not quickly; it took about 2 years), my goal weight, then — even though I’m eating about the same and exercising the same if not more (and speed and strength numbers are improving) I’m back up to 210, according to my doctor visit today. That, and I needed the extra-large cuff for my BP test and I barely fit into an MRI machine.
I’m not sure this is what I intended when I started these sometimes hard, daily workout routines. Should I work out MORE or LESS to stop growing in width?
I’m getting wide from the weightlifting; I do often do 3-mile runs, too. Calories are usually under 2000.
First of all, is everything ok? Why did you need an MRI?
Second, try the breakup diet. It works.
Seriously, your calorie intake is key. You need a net loss of about 2500 calories to lose a pound. Think about how much exercise you need to burn 2500 calories! But it’s much easier to change your diet habits to reduce those calories. Easier said than done, but I think it’s key for you.
Also, if you are really looking to drop pounds you need to increase your endurance sports. Weight lifting and short spurts of sprinting etc. are great for strength and conditioning but don’t burn calories and fat like a 50 mile bike ride. Also easier said than done..
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