Hello,
I've been on LL for 9 weeks, following this forum all the way through but not brave enough to post.
I've lost enough weight now that I feel more comfortable heading back to the gym. Even at my heaviest I really enjoyed classes like BodyCombat, BodyPump and Spinning but I've had really conflicting advice from 2 LLC's about exercising again so I've decided to draw on the wealth of advice available here as I've noticed people commenting on their exercise regime.
The first counsellor I spoke to said cardio exercise was fine but no way do any kind of weight work - ie things like BodyPump as it would be dangerous with no glycogen stored. The second counsellor (first one didn't have a group opening anytime soon) said that weights are fine. She cautioned against cardio because people who aren't used to gym may struggle with it more than weights but I'm planning to be sensible about it and take it slow.
I really want to get back to the gym and start toning up and enjoying it (not freaking out everytime I catch sight of myself in the mirrors!) but I'm now not sure whether its safe so could anyone who is doing these types of exercise and is happy with how they feel give me any advice?
I still have a long way to go on LL and don't want to give up the gym!
Any comments much appreciated,
Kx
I've been on LL for 9 weeks, following this forum all the way through but not brave enough to post.
I've lost enough weight now that I feel more comfortable heading back to the gym. Even at my heaviest I really enjoyed classes like BodyCombat, BodyPump and Spinning but I've had really conflicting advice from 2 LLC's about exercising again so I've decided to draw on the wealth of advice available here as I've noticed people commenting on their exercise regime.
The first counsellor I spoke to said cardio exercise was fine but no way do any kind of weight work - ie things like BodyPump as it would be dangerous with no glycogen stored. The second counsellor (first one didn't have a group opening anytime soon) said that weights are fine. She cautioned against cardio because people who aren't used to gym may struggle with it more than weights but I'm planning to be sensible about it and take it slow.
I really want to get back to the gym and start toning up and enjoying it (not freaking out everytime I catch sight of myself in the mirrors!) but I'm now not sure whether its safe so could anyone who is doing these types of exercise and is happy with how they feel give me any advice?
I still have a long way to go on LL and don't want to give up the gym!
Any comments much appreciated,
Kx