Exercising like mad and still gaining... - Exercise & Fitness Message Board

redherring · 12-07-2004, 08:08 AM

I've been running 5miles, 4 days per week and doing the eliptical machine for 1 hour, 2 days per week and I'm gaining weight! What in the heck is going on? I have to be buring at least 700-800 calories during each workout. The downside is that I'm a chocolate freak and I've been eating a lot of sweets lately. Could the sugar be the hinderance for gaining weight in spite of exercise? Your thoughts?

becksA · 12-07-2004, 08:22 AM

of course chocolate is a huge part of the problem. also, how long have you been working out like that? it takes a while to build up your metabolism and to see results in general. especially with a big sugar intake.

ChappyBoy · 12-07-2004, 08:33 AM

You can pack calories in faster than burn them off - your diet is where the problem lies.

redherring · 12-07-2004, 09:51 AM

Thanks. I should know better! Diet is the number one factor with weight loss. Exercise is a close second.

BTW - I've been an avid exerciser for a long, long time.

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