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Bring on the Weight(s)


A little bit of weight training
Originally uploaded by LollyKnit
15,000-16,000 lbs to be exact!

I had fogortten how good the strength training portion of working out can make you feel. Remember back when I started to "train" (ha ha) for the 5k~ I kind of let my weights go so I could run run run. But now I am trying a NEW tactic - new to me that is.
Instead of doing my weights after my cardio, I am doing them FIRST! One thing I heard from a trainer at the Y that strength training can increase your metabolism which would make my cardio workouts more efficient. And who can't use some efficiency in their lives. I also used to forego my weights sometimes if I was too tired after the cardio stuff. I am also, reducing the time of my cardio to 30-45 min instead of an hour+ to make sure I have time for the weights AND I am not stressed about being at the Y all day (at least that is what it would feel like).
So my workouts are split up by upper body one day and lower the next, both followed by a good intense cardio workout (5k on the treadmill or a solid half hour on an elliptical for example). I am lifting the above numbers on each day that I do either my upper or lower body. That is a lot of weight hopefully this will in turn bring a lot of weight off! We'll see, keep you posted on my new routine.


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Dear Dr. Mieres:

About the only time I can find to walk is during my lunch break. Is it better to eat prior to or following a vigerous walk?

Thank you,
Ruth

Comment by on September 29, 2008 12:05 PM

Dr. Mieres,

I saw you on TV several months ago and while the face has changed some, the name surely was very familiar. I finally found out that you are a native of Trinidad and just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and the great job you are doing.

I believe we attended the same high school in Curepe, Trinidad, SAGHS.

Keep up the good work.

Denise Baptiste formerly Charles
(Math Teacher/College Instructor)

Comment by on January 25, 2009 9:10 AM

Dr. Mieres,

I saw you on TV several months ago and while the face has changed some, the name surely was very familiar. I finally found out that you are a native of Trinidad and just wanted to tell you how proud I am of you and the great job you are doing.

I believe we attended the same high school in Curepe, Trinidad, SAGHS.

Keep up the good work.

Denise Baptiste formerly Charles
(Math Teacher/College Instructor)

Comment by on January 25, 2009 9:10 AM