Hoping to Exercise while on the SS

[Cassandra Castanares]

I'd really like to exercise while on the SS. I normally do about 3 hours of weights per week and 3 hours of cardio. Are there SS friendly foods (besides veggies) I can add so that I can keep exercising?

[Suerra]

Hi Cassandra!

The amount and intensity of the exercise that you're hoping to do is simply too much for the Smoothie Shakedown. My suggestion would be to either add in 1-2 daily servings of the 'succession carbs' (listed at the top of page 44 in your Shakedown Guide Booklet), or to move into Phase 2 of the Fat Flush Plan.

Otherwise, you can certainly stick with the Smoothie Shakedown protocol and simply reduce the amount and intensity of your exercise for the 2 weeks

Best wishes!

[Cassandra Castanares]

Thanks for the information. What if I just do 30 minutes of cardio per day. Would that be OK?

If I add some succession carbs and maintain my excercise, can I expect to get the same results as if I follow the plan as written?

Thanks Again,
Cassandra

[Suerra]

It's hard to say if your results would be the same. I imagine that you would still see results, I'm just not sure if it will be as successful or dramatic. If you're going to do the cardio, you definitely need the succession carbs or P2. The SS can only support walking, like biking, stretching, yoga, rebounding, and other light activity. But it is only for two weeks, though I can understand not wanting to get out of an exercise routine if it's something you'd like to maintain.

[LSue]

Hi Cassandra!

Welcome to the Forum!

I agree with Sue's advice 100%.

This subject comes up with my clients all the time. Here's what I tell them:

Please whatever you do, don't exercise with a greater intensity than is intended for the SS. Your body may respond negatively by holding onto every pound thinking it's not getting enough fuel. You may find that weight loss is very difficult and in fact a small gain is not unheard of when you're not taking in enough calories to support vigorous exercise.

As an avid exerciser, I completely understand where you are coming from... so if you want to maintain your normal routine, either add in the Succession Carbs or choose Classic P2 instead. Both choices yield results...hard to say (as every metabolism is different) how much or how quickly you would lose.

Hope this helps!

[ElyMom]

Hi Cassandra,

Welcome to the forum! (Beautiful name, BTW – I'm somewhat of a Greek mythology buff and this is one of my favorite names!)

I agree with Linda and Sue. I would also like to add my own experience: when I first started on fat Flush, years ago, I had an exercise schedule that was similar to yours. I would do about 30-45 minutes of weights followed by 30 minutes steady cardio 4 days a week, then cardio intervals one day and yoga another day.
What I did (and had great success with) was start with a pre-flush period that looked a lot like P3, but with hardly any dairy. Then I gradually started decreasing my carbs and eliminating higher-GI fruits and veggies until I was closer to Phase 1... except for the carbs. I found I needed at least 1 friendly carb a day to support my exercise schedule and keep losing weight/inches without getting hungry.

I found that trying to exercise while on P1 would hinder my progress and cause carb cravings... which if indulged of course hindered my progress more. I learned my lesson!

If you want to keep up your exercise schedule, I would go on Phase 2 of the Fat Flush Plan. The plan is still amazing, and can still work wonders. Nobody can promise you will get the average results if you tweak the plan, because you are including variables that aren't in the standard recommendations, but I also understand you may not want to overhaul everything and would like to keep what is undoubtedly a good habit: exercise!

Another thing you might consider is to perhaps replace rebounding and/or walking with your usual cardio, for their action on the lymphatic system.

Let us know what you decide to go for, we'd be happy to give you any input and guidance you might need, so you can have as much success on the plan as possible!

[Cassandra Castanares]

Thank you so much for all the great advice! I'm on day three of the SS and feeling great so I'm going to continue to follow the plan without adding carbs. I found a yoga DVD I had hidden away and tried that yesterday and today for about 30 minutes. It felt great - I was still sweating. :-)

I'm going to go pick up a rebounder tonight and try that as well. I'll let you know how it goes!

@Elisa - thank you, I love my name too.

[ElyMom]

Well done Cassandra! Rebounding and yoga is a great combination for health and wellbeing! Great to hear you are doing so well.