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Skettios · 06-22-2004, 06:00 PM

I don't know what the deal is with the elliptical trainer. All I know is that I break a pretty mean sweat, but that it's also better on my body than jogging on a treadmill. I mean, I'm carrying a lot of weight around, it's pretty hard on my ankles and knees to be jogging.

The machine that I use is a Life Fitness model. It takes weight into account.

Today I did 40 minutes of random elevation, with a 3 minute high elevation resistance sprint at the end. Supposedly I burnt 800 calories.

I ate a half a sandwhich from the local butcher before I went, along with a V8.

After my workout I had the other half. I estimate that meal was around 600 calories.

For dinner I had a grilled chicken breast on the bone, no sauce, with another V8. Also had romaine lettuce with a little cheese and this cool lo-cal raspberry vinagarette that I found. I'm not sure how to estimate the calories on that.

Went back to the gym for another 32 minute jaunt on the elliptical. Again the readout said 700 calories by the time I was done. Don't know if this is real or not, but it would be nice if it was.

Drank a ton of water.

Here are my questions so far...

Is HIIT cardio better? It seems like I can do either way for about 40 minutes without much trouble, so if one is better than the other, I'd like to know.

My other hurdle is that I'm usually pretty hungry before I go to sleep at night. I was thinking maybe a 200 calorie protein shake might be the answer. I feel like I need something otherwise I have trouble sleeping.

Also, is it okay to be hitting the gym twice a day? I'm awfully tired right now, but I think that might be because I didn't sleep very well last night.

Finally, are there any vitamins or supplements that I should be taking that might help muscle strain or help weight loss, you know healthy stuff?

Thanks to everyone for their help and support.

06-22-2004, 06:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
Skettios Condition: Stable and Improving Location: Finger on the little red button.	I don't know what the deal is with the elliptical trainer. All I know is that I break a pretty mean sweat, but that it's also better on my body than jogging on a treadmill. I mean, I'm carrying a lot of weight around, it's pretty hard on my ankles and knees to be jogging. The machine that I use is a Life Fitness model. It takes weight into account. Today I did 40 minutes of random elevation, with a 3 minute high elevation resistance sprint at the end. Supposedly I burnt 800 calories. I ate a half a sandwhich from the local butcher before I went, along with a V8. After my workout I had the other half. I estimate that meal was around 600 calories. For dinner I had a grilled chicken breast on the bone, no sauce, with another V8. Also had romaine lettuce with a little cheese and this cool lo-cal raspberry vinagarette that I found. I'm not sure how to estimate the calories on that. Went back to the gym for another 32 minute jaunt on the elliptical. Again the readout said 700 calories by the time I was done. Don't know if this is real or not, but it would be nice if it was. Drank a ton of water. Here are my questions so far... Is HIIT cardio better? It seems like I can do either way for about 40 minutes without much trouble, so if one is better than the other, I'd like to know. My other hurdle is that I'm usually pretty hungry before I go to sleep at night. I was thinking maybe a 200 calorie protein shake might be the answer. I feel like I need something otherwise I have trouble sleeping. Also, is it okay to be hitting the gym twice a day? I'm awfully tired right now, but I think that might be because I didn't sleep very well last night. Finally, are there any vitamins or supplements that I should be taking that might help muscle strain or help weight loss, you know healthy stuff? Thanks to everyone for their help and support. __________________ Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies. Frederich Nietzsche