Barb’s BodyBlog

Hi Again,

I am now incorporating some workout elements as introduced by Sandy, my sports physiologist to my regular workouts. He has given me a program that includes a glycogen depletion workout, done once a week after a ‘carb up’ meal. Just finished the first one, and it’s pretty brutal! The general rule is, "work until you physically feel the signs of glycogen depletion". Runners refer to this as "hitting the wall". The symptoms include headache, fatigue, dizziness and weakness in the knees.

It took me 69 minutes, working at a continual heart rate of 138 - 160 bpm to "hit the wall". Please note that these numbers were measured and calculated for me by a sports physiologist. If you want to try this yourself, please consult a physiologist who can perform the correct tests and calcs. Another note, a regular personal trainer does not qualify as a sports physiologist, unless he or she possesses the correct credentials. I think you can either work out ineffectively or possibly hurt yourself if this workout is done incorrectly. Imitate with caution.

You may be wondering why a depletion workout is necessary. Because you can’t burn fat while you have glycogen stores in your liver and muscles. Ah ha! Where do these glycogen stores come from? The carbs that you eat. BIG AH HA!!!

I’m learning…

Hi All,
Haven’t posted for a bit, but thanks to all of those who have said, "Hey, why aren’t you posting"? You keep me going. The diet is going well and I am feeling better all the time. I am beginning to feel much more in tune with my body. Weight is holding, and I will begin to slowly reduce calories and increase the workouts now that I am more adapted. I will also be trying yoga for the first time ever! Never fancied myself the yoga type!!

I am still enjoying the diet, the variety and not being hungry all the time!

Hi All!

I’m still here and still following the plan. My trainer has cut me back to 1800 calories… I am comfortable with that. All still feels good.
I received word today that I am being considered to be the subject of a magazine article in the US publication, "First For Women". This came about as a result of being asked to submit a success story to Tom Venuto of "Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle" fame to promote his newest book, "The Body Fat Solution".

I did have wonderful success with the BFFM program, and is about the only higher carb plan that I would recommend or follow myself. I’ll keep you all updated.

Oh ya, last week I was down about 2 pounds… liking that!