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Old 04-05-14 | 03:45 AM
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Rowan
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Originally Posted by TexMac
too much exercise will most likely result to injury that might keep you off the gym for long causing frustration and probably weight gain. I like to take a day off to let the body heal. Rest is the time when you get stronger not during the 'workout"
Yes, and that was the intent of my post. Burnout is not uncommon with people who exercise a lot. That leaves them with lowered performance, and subsequently lower weight loss (if any at all), and an increase in potential for injury.

Overtraining is relatively simple to check -- take the resting heart rate each morning on waking up. If it becomes elevated above the average, you have likely overtrained.

Weight loss can be had by adjusting portion sizes so they are smaller. Use a calorie counter if needed. The sustainability in weight loss comes from adopting eating habits that also are sustainable. Smaller portion sizes are an ideal starting point... you can eat what you like as you do now, but in smaller amounts. That requires discipline.
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