Hello, I have read that to burn fat is to do cardio in the morning on an empty stomach and wait one hour before eating breakfast, makes sense? Unfortunately, I do not have the luxuary of waking up early in the morning to do this. When I wake up, I usually have a protein shake (300 calories). Around 10:30am I get very hungry and have a half peanutbutter and jelly sandwich, then at noon I'll go to the gym and do cardio for about 25 minutes. I usually wait about an hour after cardio to eat (by that time, I'm really hungry). I usually eat a high protein meal around 1:30pm. I am wondering if this is a good program? I have heard that running in the evening is not that effective for burning fat, is that true, or could somebody recommend a better way? Thanks in advance.
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Hello, I have read that to burn fat is to do cardio in the morning on an empty stomach and wait one hour before eating breakfast, makes sense? Unfortunately, I do not have the luxuary of waking up early in the morning to do this. When I wake up, I usually have a protein shake (300 calories). Around 10:30am I get very hungry and have a half peanutbutter and jelly sandwich, then at noon I'll go to the gym and do cardio for about 25 minutes. I usually wait about an hour after cardio to eat (by that time, I'm really hungry). I usually eat a high protein meal around 1:30pm. I am wondering if this is a good program? I have heard that running in the evening is not that effective for burning fat, is that true, or could somebody recommend a better way? Thanks in advance.
Morning cardio may help somewhat, but the time of day isn't as important as the overall balance of calories in versus calories out. Since many people create grand fitness plans that they then stop following, I suggest you find a schedule that works for you and not worry too much about doing your cardio in the morning.
Where did you hear such advice? I really want to know who told you this ridiculous advice?
John Parrillo recommends it (the morning cardio - not sure abut the not eating for an hour though) as does Chris Aceto, I think. The idea is that you've been asleep all nigght and your glycogen levels should be at a low point so you will begin to burn fat almost immedialtely.
The concern for those trying to gain wieght, is that you might also burn up muscle tissue. Parillo contends that with MCT oils and also eating when your done (and throughout the day) that musle loss is minimal.
Doesn't eating after cardio defeats the purpose of burning fat? After cardio, rather than the body burn body fat for fuel, its going straight to that stomach full of yummy food? Am I correct, I'm not a nutritionist.
then at noon I'll go to the gym and do cardio for about 25 minutes.
Doing only 25minutes of cardio a day isnt much of an activity dent, depending on what your goals are. Maybe for maintaining your current weight, but certainly not for fatloss. And I am assuming you also lift weights? If you dont, you should.
Jason Burnell wrote: :: On 1 Jun 2005 05:11:33 -0700, [email hidden] wrote: :: ::: Where did you hear such advice? I really want to know who told you ::: this ridiculous advice? :: :: :: John Parrillo recommends it (the morning cardio - not sure abut the :: not eating for an hour though) as does Chris Aceto, I think. The idea :: is that you've been asleep all nigght and your glycogen levels should :: be at a low point so you will begin to burn fat almost immedialtely.
at a low point? Considering that you've been sleeping, I wouldn't think that the low point would be very low relative to the amount of stored glycogen possible (assuming person is using a typical non-low carb diet)
:: :: The concern for those trying to gain wieght, is that you might also :: burn up muscle tissue. Parillo contends that with MCT oils and also :: eating when your done (and throughout the day) that musle loss is :: minimal. :: :: Your mileage may vary. :: Jason Burnell :: http://www.deepsquatter.com
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Hello, I have read that to burn fat is to do cardio in the morning on an empty stomach and wait one hour before eating breakfast, makes sense? Unfortunately, I do not have the luxuary of waking up early in the morning to do this. When I wake up, I usually have a protein shake (300 calories). Around 10:30am I get very hungry and have a half peanutbutter and jelly sandwich, then at noon I'll go to the gym and do cardio for about 25 minutes. I usually wait about an hour after cardio to eat (by that time, I'm really hungry). I usually eat a high protein meal around 1:30pm. I am wondering if this is a good program? I have heard that running in the evening is not that effective for burning fat, is that true, or could somebody recommend a better way? Thanks in advance.
Morning cardio may help somewhat, but the time of day isn't as important as the overall balance of calories in versus calories out. Since many people create grand fitness plans that they then stop following, I suggest you find a schedule that works for you and not worry too much about doing your cardio in the morning.
Your post is far too well-reasoned, and lacks the acerbic, condescending tone required of posts in mfw.
Please consult the FAQ so you don't repeat this mistake in future...you [censored] twit.
joanne wrote: :: usaims wrote: ::: then at noon I'll go to the gym and do cardio for about ::: 25 minutes. :: :: Doing only 25minutes of cardio a day isnt much of an activity dent, :: depending on what your goals are. Maybe for maintaining your current :: weight, but certainly not for fatloss. And I am assuming you also :: lift weights? If you dont, you should.
If you control calorie intake, even 25 minutes of cardio can help with fatloss. Might be slow fat loss, but it's fat loss.
Doesn't eating after cardio defeats the purpose of burning fat?
Perhaps. I really don't know. My take is that I'd rather defeat that purpose a bit rather than burn up more muscle tissue.
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After cardio, rather than the body burn body fat for fuel, its going straight to that stomach full of yummy food? Am I correct, I'm not a nutritionist.
Again, I'd do the cardio... ok.. I'm a powerlifter and those that know me will call me on the words "I'd do the cardio" so let me rephrase that..... I'd THEORETICALLY do the cardio.... for 30-40 minutes and then eat something...
Jason Burnell wrote: :: On 1 Jun 2005 05:11:33 -0700, [email hidden] wrote: :: ::: Where did you hear such advice? I really want to know who told you ::: this ridiculous advice? :: :: :: John Parrillo recommends it (the morning cardio - not sure abut the :: not eating for an hour though) as does Chris Aceto, I think. The idea :: is that you've been asleep all nigght and your glycogen levels should :: be at a low point so you will begin to burn fat almost immedialtely.
at a low point? Considering that you've been sleeping, I wouldn't think that the low point would be very low relative to the amount of stored glycogen possible (assuming person is using a typical non-low carb diet)
Hmm... assumoing that you'd slept for 8-10 hours with no food coming in it would be at it's lowest point compared to any time you were eating every few hours.
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:: :: The concern for those trying to gain wieght, is that you might also :: burn up muscle tissue. Parillo contends that with MCT oils and also :: eating when your done (and throughout the day) that musle loss is :: minimal. :: :: Your mileage may vary. :: Jason Burnell :: http://www.deepsquatter.com
Doesn't eating after cardio defeats the purpose of burning fat?
Perhaps. I really don't know. My take is that I'd rather defeat that purpose a bit rather than burn up more muscle tissue.
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After cardio, rather than the body burn body fat for fuel, its going straight to that stomach full of yummy food? Am I correct, I'm not a nutritionist.
Again, I'd do the cardio... ok.. I'm a powerlifter and those that know me will call me on the words "I'd do the cardio" so let me rephrase that..... I'd THEORETICALLY do the cardio.... for 30-40 minutes and then eat something...
Jason Burnell wrote: :: On Wed, 1 Jun 2005 13:08:33 -0400, "Roger Zoul" :: <[email hidden]> wrote: :: ::: Jason Burnell wrote: ::::: On 1 Jun 2005 05:11:33 -0700, [email hidden] wrote: ::::: :::::: Where did you hear such advice? I really want to know who told :::::: you this ridiculous advice? ::::: ::::: ::::: John Parrillo recommends it (the morning cardio - not sure abut ::::: the not eating for an hour though) as does Chris Aceto, I think. ::::: The idea is that you've been asleep all nigght and your glycogen ::::: levels should be at a low point so you will begin to burn fat ::::: almost immedialtely. ::: ::: at a low point? Considering that you've been sleeping, I wouldn't ::: think that the low point would be very low relative to the amount ::: of stored glycogen possible (assuming person is using a typical ::: non-low carb diet) ::: :: :: Hmm... assumoing that you'd slept for 8-10 hours with no food coming :: in it would be at it's lowest point compared to any time you were :: eating every few hours.
And since you don't use a lot of energy while sleeping, it is unlikely to be low enough to make a difference, espeically if you've been eating plenty of carbs.
::::: ::::: The concern for those trying to gain wieght, is that you might ::::: also burn up muscle tissue. Parillo contends that with MCT oils ::::: and also eating when your done (and throughout the day) that ::::: musle loss is minimal. ::::: ::::: Your mileage may vary. ::::: Jason Burnell ::::: http://www.deepsquatter.com ::: :: :: Jason Burnell :: http://www.deepsquatter.com
Jason Burnell wrote: :: On Wed, 1 Jun 2005 13:08:33 -0400, "Roger Zoul" :: <[email hidden]> wrote: :: ::: Jason Burnell wrote: ::::: On 1 Jun 2005 05:11:33 -0700, [email hidden] wrote: ::::: :::::: Where did you hear such advice? I really want to know who told :::::: you this ridiculous advice? ::::: ::::: ::::: John Parrillo recommends it (the morning cardio - not sure abut ::::: the not eating for an hour though) as does Chris Aceto, I think. ::::: The idea is that you've been asleep all nigght and your glycogen ::::: levels should be at a low point so you will begin to burn fat ::::: almost immedialtely. ::: ::: at a low point? Considering that you've been sleeping, I wouldn't ::: think that the low point would be very low relative to the amount ::: of stored glycogen possible (assuming person is using a typical ::: non-low carb diet) ::: :: :: Hmm... assumoing that you'd slept for 8-10 hours with no food coming :: in it would be at it's lowest point compared to any time you were :: eating every few hours.
And since you don't use a lot of energy while sleeping, it is unlikely to be low enough to make a difference, espeically if you've been eating plenty of carbs.
actually, this talk of blood sugar borders on scam. writers trying to make money selling books say something that sounds good. but it's wrong. go ahead. check your blood sugar in the morning. it'll be regular. might even be high. the body naturally starts raising it prepatory to waking up. ....thehick
Jason Burnell wrote: :: On Wed, 1 Jun 2005 13:08:33 -0400, "Roger Zoul" :: <[email hidden]> wrote: :: ::: Jason Burnell wrote: ::::: On 1 Jun 2005 05:11:33 -0700, [email hidden] wrote: ::::: :::::: Where did you hear such advice? I really want to know who told :::::: you this ridiculous advice? ::::: ::::: ::::: John Parrillo recommends it (the morning cardio - not sure abut ::::: the not eating for an hour though) as does Chris Aceto, I think. ::::: The idea is that you've been asleep all nigght and your glycogen ::::: levels should be at a low point so you will begin to burn fat ::::: almost immedialtely. ::: ::: at a low point? Considering that you've been sleeping, I wouldn't ::: think that the low point would be very low relative to the amount ::: of stored glycogen possible (assuming person is using a typical ::: non-low carb diet) ::: :: :: Hmm... assumoing that you'd slept for 8-10 hours with no food coming :: in it would be at it's lowest point compared to any time you were :: eating every few hours.
And since you don't use a lot of energy while sleeping, it is unlikely to be low enough to make a difference, espeically if you've been eating plenty of carbs.
If I were trying to dro bodyfat and do cardio, I'd be cutting the carbs down....
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::::: ::::: The concern for those trying to gain wieght, is that you might ::::: also burn up muscle tissue. Parillo contends that with MCT oils ::::: and also eating when your done (and throughout the day) that ::::: musle loss is minimal. ::::: ::::: Your mileage may vary. ::::: Jason Burnell ::::: http://www.deepsquatter.com ::: :: :: Jason Burnell :: http://www.deepsquatter.com
