Working Out Vs Calorie Intake

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

I have been working out 2 times a day, cardio in the morning and weight lifting in the afternoon. I find that I have been getting light headed during my weight training. I am eating between 900-1100 calories a day and everyone tells me that I am not eating enough. I am worried that I am creating to much of a calorie deficit. I don't want to give up working out, but I also don't know how I can eat more without defeating the purpose of the band. Does/has anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions?

[2muchfun 8,927]

Are you taking any blood pressure meds? I suffered the same symptoms when I first started to exercise heavily but as I got stronger they went away?

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

Nope - no meds for me.

[2muchfun 8,927]

Sounds like a question for your doctor?

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

TMF makes a good point. If you are in blood pressure meds or even if your blood pressure is making jumps and dips on it's own, it will cause that.

However it could also be your blood sugar falling and/or not eating enough. Or possibly the right type of calories.

I would speak to your nutritionist. Tell them what is happening and see if they can recommend anything to help. I'd also have your doc check your blood pressure, too.

Best wishes.

[**IP~LB** 279]

On days that I work out I boost my calories 250-350calories. I was also feeling lightheaded and on February 17 about hit the floor at a crossfit competition because my blood sugar dropped A LOT. Once I picked up my caloric intake I haven't had any problems. I am still under my 1200 calories for the day with no issues at all.

Also about one hour before I work out I have a progenex Protein drink! CrossFit is pretty intense and I would hate to stop doing it so with the little food increase I can do it! I have also been have almond butter with bananas for Snacks on days I workout.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!

[hely88 883]

I am not a professional but it seems to me that you have to eat calories to burn calories.. If you work out you need to intake more calories (fuel) or your body will cling to your fat and prevent weight loss.l On days when you or anyone works out I think you should raise your calories or at least add a high Protein Shake. I learn just by watching IP's weight loss and how amazing she has done because of this.

[dani_nyc 224]

How many days a week are u doing "double sessions"?.. Your body might be trying to tell you that you're over training.

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

I usually only do double sessions Mon-Fri and rest on the weekends. I only get light headed when doing the weight lifting. This even happened when I was only doing the weight lifting and no morning cardio so I wouldn't think its so much over training, but what do I know. Monday I ate more and that seemed to help. Its just a hard thing to wrap your brain around needed to eat more to loose weight.

Thanks Everyone!

[dani_nyc 224]

Your most likely over training.. Workouts should really be no longer than an hour - 90 minutes in 1 sessions..

Double sessions which are used for athletic training or body building should be no longer than 45 mins per session

example: Leg Day

- Morning: Quads

- Evening: Hamstrings & Calves

or

Chest & Triceps

- Morning: Chest

- Evening: Tricep

Rotate each region each day

The purpose of a double session is to work out a muscle region for optimum results by not over working the region.

If your not giving your body adequate rest and nutrition your doing all that work for nothing. I would suggest getting a trainer to work on a proper work out regimen for you so you don't waste your time, get discouraged, or even worse, hurt yourself..

If you can't afford a trainer ( like right now I totally can't) there are many fitness forums that you can get some really good advice from. I even had a very nice personal trainer give me a work out schedule to start off with for my body type for free!

Also for weightloss you should look into circuit training and h.i.i.t training. They are GrEAT for burning fat.

[Redesigned_Curves 312]

I work with a trainer 4 days a week doing the weight lifting. I felt like I wasn't getting any/enough cardio which is why I started doing cardio in the morning. My trainer is telling me I need to eat more which is hard to wrap my head around. The logical part of my brain understands, but the fat girl in me doesnt.

[dani_nyc 224]

Ok that changes everything., drink a Protein shKe within 30 mins of your workout.. You will start feeling better and instead of doing the double session.. Try one day to do some H.i.i.t training which is high intensity interval training.. Great for endurance and fat burning..

20 minutes of that will equal to about 2 hours of cardio but you won't be over doing it..

One of the most important aspects of exercising is rest

As to calories being increased.. I would consult my nutrionist.. Because personal trainers are not educated in nutrition , as they should be.

[Suzzie81498 78]

Making sure you have enough Protein is very important! Maybe add in a snack of string cheese and turkey slice (around 100 cals!) will help!

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