Originally Posted by
Rowan
Yes. You are trying to achieve too much too quickly. I'd cut back the gym to two or three days a week. Rest will be an important part of your regimen as much as the exercising.
I think that you will probably achieve you weight goal, but you will likely end up floating up and down. I am a firm believer in taking your time in losing weight so the loss is sustainable. Look at your plan as a 12 to 18-month one.
I think your advice to seek a slower, more gradual weight reduction is a good one.
I think your advice to cut back on exercise is a bad one.
... I do not know of ANY adverse effects from too much exercise. In fact, IS there such a thing as "too much" exercise? (assuming that it is done in a reasonable and safe manner without beating up the body...)?
I think the human body is amazingly flexible and adaptable -- but mostly it likes to move and does best when you move it.