Hi there,
I'm 5'8 and currently 260lbs. In the past 4 weeks I've been doing cardio in the AM for 45 minutes, and then again the PM for 45 minutes (Elliptical) daily- well usually. (There have been maybe 3-5 days where I've only done one session, but 85% of the time I've done both.) And I've lost 15 pounds since then. I started the new year off at 275. I have also altered my calorie intake so that I only consume 1300-1600 calories per day, no more soda- only water, and limit my carb intake.
It seems to be working so far, but I have been told by a few people I am working out too much (Well meaning friends) and I just wanted to get some opinions of people who might be more knowledgeable in the subject. Is 90 minutes of cardio split into two sessions a day too much? Should I only be doing 2 60 minute sessions? Just the one 45 minute? I don't work anymore, just stay at home with my toddler while watching another toddler, so it is easy to just let myself be lazy and I have felt really good being active as of lately. But at the same time I don't want to be too active and have it work against me!
Appreciate all your advice! Thanks!
I'm 5'8 and currently 260lbs. In the past 4 weeks I've been doing cardio in the AM for 45 minutes, and then again the PM for 45 minutes (Elliptical) daily- well usually. (There have been maybe 3-5 days where I've only done one session, but 85% of the time I've done both.) And I've lost 15 pounds since then. I started the new year off at 275. I have also altered my calorie intake so that I only consume 1300-1600 calories per day, no more soda- only water, and limit my carb intake.
It seems to be working so far, but I have been told by a few people I am working out too much (Well meaning friends) and I just wanted to get some opinions of people who might be more knowledgeable in the subject. Is 90 minutes of cardio split into two sessions a day too much? Should I only be doing 2 60 minute sessions? Just the one 45 minute? I don't work anymore, just stay at home with my toddler while watching another toddler, so it is easy to just let myself be lazy and I have felt really good being active as of lately. But at the same time I don't want to be too active and have it work against me!
Appreciate all your advice! Thanks!