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In reality, one can be extremely fit while working out for an hour a day, 5 times a week. Anything more than that and you start seeing diminishing returns on the effort you put into your workouts. I know this, ive gotten extremely fit by workin g out an hour a day and went from fat to a pro athlete form within few months. I want my partner to be also into fitness, because it tells me that they care about their health and well being.
I workout about an hour and half to two hours a day 6 days a week, including running, ellipital, stair climbing and weight lifting. For all that work, I don't really look that fit...as in not muscular, no 6 pack by any stretch and people who meet me don't necessarily assume I work out except that it does keep my weight in check. It can be a strain on my relationship because my husband wouldn't be caught dead exercising. I just try to get up earlier than him on the weekends. Usually, I'm done working out and showered by 11 am and he isn't even out of bed yet. I usually have to drag him out of bed to eat lunch with me at noon because I'm starving after my workout!
And, while I do get stressed out when I can't work out (I miss those endorphins) I'm a big fan of beer, hamburgers, pizza and wine. I like to indulge, especially if there is a good game on!
I workout about an hour and half to two hours a day 6 days a week, including running, ellipital, stair climbing and weight lifting. For all that work, I don't really look that fit...as in not muscular, no 6 pack by any stretch and people who meet me don't necessarily assume I work out except that it does keep my weight in check. It can be a strain on my relationship because my husband wouldn't be caught dead exercising. I just try to get up earlier than him on the weekends. Usually, I'm done working out and showered by 11 am and he isn't even out of bed yet. I usually have to drag him out of bed to eat lunch with me at noon because I'm starving after my workout!
Two things:
1. Are you working out properly? Have you tried P 90X?
2. I am convinced that those people who have movie star physiques are not real. 90% if it is diet...they eat salmon and whole grain pasta and other super healthy foods most of the time. eating like this is expensive and hard. They drink nothing but water (maybe some green tea) and eat about 2000 cals a day. They are also often on supplements--HGH, Clenbuterol, fat burners, etc.
I work out 4- days a week and play racquetball four days a week eat pretty healthy and I still have a small tummy. It's very small, but I don't have a ripped six pack. I know what you mean about putting in all that work and not looking that fit....genetics has a lot to do with it but as a woman you would need to eat like 1500 cals a day to look like a gym bunny.
And, while I do get stressed out when I can't work out (I miss those endorphins) I'm a big fan of beer, hamburgers, pizza and wine. I like to indulge, especially if there is a good game on!
that says it all...lol...burgers are not bad if you use good beef and a whole wheat bun...but you can't eat mcdonalds and expect to look very good.
1. Are you working out properly? Have you tried P 90X?
2. I am convinced that those people who have movie star physiques are not real. 90% if it is diet...they eat salmon and whole grain pasta and other super healthy foods most of the time. eating like this is expensive and hard. They drink nothing but water (maybe some green tea) and eat about 2000 cals a day. They are also often on supplements--HGH, Clenbuterol, fat burners, etc.
I work out 4- days a week and play racquetball four days a week eat pretty healthy and I still have a small tummy. It's very small, but I don't have a ripped six pack. I know what you mean about putting in all that work and not looking that fit....genetics has a lot to do with it but as a woman you would need to eat like 1500 cals a day to look like a gym bunny.
Haha, that's the last thing on my mind. I eat what I want and live my life. I generally prefer healthy foods with a weekly or twice (okay even 3 times or 4 times) weekly indulgence as stated above. I eat at least 2800 calories a day, usually signigficantly more. This keeps me at a size 4 to 6 and I'm fine with that. I love food and living it up! Taking supplements and worrying about that crap is my worst nightmare!
Haha, that's the last thing on my mind. I eat what I want and live my life. I generally prefer healthy foods with a weekly or twice (okay even 3 times or 4 times) weekly indulgence as stated above. I eat at least 2800 calories a day, usually signigficantly more. This keeps me at a size 4 to 6 and I'm fine with that. I love food and living it up! Taking supplements and worrying about that crap is my worst nightmare!
good, but remember that what you put in your body today will determine the pleasantness of your older years.
that says it all...lol...burgers are not bad if you use good beef and a whole wheat bun...but you can't eat mcdonalds and expect to look very good.
Who says I look bad lol? I'm a pretty healthy person, but I LOVE to have fun and that makes you a happier person in your old years. Screw supplements and seaweed and crap.
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