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bluesea718 · 07-11-2012, 08:32 PM

I haven't been working out regularly in a while, but got back to it this week and decided to hit it hard...too hard, I think. I started on Monday.

I'm tracking my calories in/out on The Daily Plate. My net calories (eaten minus burnt) have been less than 500 per day on Monday & Tuesday, which I know is not enough. The Daily Plate's recommendation is a total of 1200 net calories per day.

I did the elliptical for 45 minutes on Monday morning, Tuesday evening, and again this evening. Tonight, when I was on the elliptical, I started feeling pretty nauseous and shaky, so I ended up cutting my workout short by 7 minutes (38 minutes).

Am I working out too much?

I should be eating more, right?

One other question: The Daily Plate has a different number of calories burned than the actual elliptical machine calculates. I do enter my weight/age into the elliptical, and The Daily Plate obviously has this information. The number of calories burned is higher on TDP....but I don't know which is accurate. They differ by 250 calories.

Razorback Wife · 07-11-2012, 09:41 PM

How much protein are you eating? You may need to up that. Though I have a really hard time eating all the protein I should be eating when working out. For some reason it is a real struggle for me. And I didn't feel great if I didn't get close to enough. My protein numbers were always low.

bluesea718 · 07-11-2012, 10:24 PM

Prior to hitting the gym today, I'd eaten 795 calories and 36 grams of protein.

TDP said my workout burned 679 calories.

TXJohn1117 · 07-12-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bluesea718

I haven't been working out regularly in a while, but got back to it this week and decided to hit it hard...too hard, I think. I started on Monday.

I'm tracking my calories in/out on The Daily Plate. My net calories (eaten minus burnt) have been less than 500 per day on Monday & Tuesday, which I know is not enough. The Daily Plate's recommendation is a total of 1200 net calories per day.

I did the elliptical for 45 minutes on Monday morning, Tuesday evening, and again this evening. Tonight, when I was on the elliptical, I started feeling pretty nauseous and shaky, so I ended up cutting my workout short by 7 minutes (38 minutes).

Am I working out too much?

I should be eating more, right?

One other question: The Daily Plate has a different number of calories burned than the actual elliptical machine calculates. I do enter my weight/age into the elliptical, and The Daily Plate obviously has this information. The number of calories burned is higher on TDP....but I don't know which is accurate. They differ by 250 calories.

The machines are notoriously inaccurate.

leanandmean · 07-12-2012, 10:12 AM

It seems like the machine and daily plate averages are high.

bluesea718 · 07-12-2012, 10:47 AM

So how do you get in the right ballpark as far as the calories burned?

I haven't found a calculator on-line that takes into account the resistance or crossramp.

The machine also doesn't take my gender into account (female) while TDP does.

bluesea718 · 07-12-2012, 10:48 AM

Back to the original issue....

Shaky/nauseous after workout....Do I need to add a protein boost right before I work out (within 30 minutes)?

GRIZZLYMAN · 07-12-2012, 12:16 PM

You might consider if you are hydrating adequately. I have had the same thing happen to me when I didn't hydrate.

I agree that machines are inaccurate as are GPS watch calculation (like the one I have).

Without knowing your physical condition, I don't think it is because you are working out too much. The human body is very adaptable. I do two a days running (one on the road for six or seven miles and one on the TM at lunch for three or four miles) several times a week, and it has actually helped me. I find that I'm not as tired and recover quicker from the previous day. You might consider working out more days for less time.

bluesea718 · 07-12-2012, 10:34 PM

Today, I had some chocolate milk and a protein bar on my way to the gym, and I had a fantastic workout.

I found out that my net calories should be around 1515 for the day, in order to lose 2# a week, and I'm having a lot of trouble hitting that number when I work out because it means that I have to consume a lot more than 1515.

obryankl · 07-12-2012, 10:58 PM

There are tons of online calculators that will give you an idea of what your daily macro intake should be. Once you determine that and actually start consistently getting a good diet, you'll be fine. As mentioned above, make sure you're hydrating. If you don't already, pay attention to the color of your urine. Try to keep it as close to clear as possible.

If you consume 500 fewer kcals/day than your maintenance level, you'll lose a pound per week. One pound of fat = 3500 kcals. 500 kcals/day for 7 days = 3500 kcals.

If you have any questions or are confused by anything I said, feel free to PM me.