continuing to exercise on hcg

armywifey87 · 03-11-2013, 10:01 PM

Today is day 1 of loading for me. I have done this diet once before using the same brand of drops in the past with great results. I'm only looking to lose 10 lbs from this round. I've read you should not do vigorous exercise at all on this diet but have also read it was ok if you were already routinely exercising. So which is true? I have been very active for over a year now and try to workout 5 days a week. I run about 15 miles a week, crossfit 2 days, hiking and biking as a family on weekends and I don't want to stop for this diet. I've looked into the 800 calorie protocol but would like to hear other's experiences and recommendations, thanks.

Sleepy · 03-12-2013, 09:26 AM

I have gone to the gym 4 days a week for the past 3 years
i do not quit while i am on hcg but i do drop all my aerobic classes
i just weight train and cardio
i am also on the 800 plan
i believe you can still exercise and can "do what youve been doing" just dont add any "new" exercise

shelbyla · 03-12-2013, 12:39 PM

I agree with Sleepy on this one. I exercised through all of my rounds. Generally speaking I didn't do heavy lifting, but continued cardio and bodyweight exercises like pushups and situps. There is no specific prohibition in P&I about exercise other than a caution that unusual exercise (i.e. stuff your body isn't used to) might make you retain water on the scale. I would say continue as you are and if you feel yourself fading a bit, cut it back to a more manageable level.

julieboolie · 03-15-2013, 08:59 AM

I'd suggest you listen to your body. If you can maintain your current routine and still feel good, try it! I am trying to keep some exercise in this round, walking w/ some HITT cardio, light weights, to see if it prevents the 5lb gain I always have when adding it in P3.

Most scale it back. You're only eating 500 calories afterall.

Good luck!

MagieDen · 03-16-2013, 05:49 AM

I walk almost daily and use hand weights for upper body while on P2.

dawnyama · 03-16-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by julieboolie

I'd suggest you listen to your body. If you can maintain your current routine and still feel good, try it! I am trying to keep some exercise in this round, walking w/ some HITT cardio, light weights, to see if it prevents the 5lb gain I always have when adding it in P3.

Most scale it back. You're only eating 500 calories afterall.

Good luck!

When I first started I could NOT continue on my normal exercise routine. I just walked----every day only for 20 mins or so and not at a fast pace. Rain or shine. I was out every day because I noticed better losses when I got a bit of movement versus being a slug. I so wish I could be a slug while on P2, but alas, I need to move some.

walkingwoman · 03-16-2013, 01:28 PM

I have a fitbit and use it to count my steps and lost daily with no issues on p2.

03-11-2013, 10:01 PM	#1
armywifey87 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 1 Gallery: armywifey87	continuing to exercise on hcg Today is day 1 of loading for me. I have done this diet once before using the same brand of drops in the past with great results. I'm only looking to lose 10 lbs from this round. I've read you should not do vigorous exercise at all on this diet but have also read it was ok if you were already routinely exercising. So which is true? I have been very active for over a year now and try to workout 5 days a week. I run about 15 miles a week, crossfit 2 days, hiking and biking as a family on weekends and I don't want to stop for this diet. I've looked into the 800 calorie protocol but would like to hear other's experiences and recommendations, thanks.

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03-12-2013, 09:26 AM	#2
Sleepy Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 11,269 Gallery: Sleepy	I have gone to the gym 4 days a week for the past 3 years i do not quit while i am on hcg but i do drop all my aerobic classes i just weight train and cardio i am also on the 800 plan i believe you can still exercise and can "do what youve been doing" just dont add any "new" exercise

03-12-2013, 12:39 PM	#3
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	I agree with Sleepy on this one. I exercised through all of my rounds. Generally speaking I didn't do heavy lifting, but continued cardio and bodyweight exercises like pushups and situps. There is no specific prohibition in P&I about exercise other than a caution that unusual exercise (i.e. stuff your body isn't used to) might make you retain water on the scale. I would say continue as you are and if you feel yourself fading a bit, cut it back to a more manageable level.

03-15-2013, 08:59 AM	#4
julieboolie Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sunny AZ Posts: 7,114 Gallery: julieboolie Stats: 272/147.6/140something Size 24/4-6-8/4-6 :) WOE: one day at a time!! LC! Start Date: July 14, 2003 - every day!!	I'd suggest you listen to your body. If you can maintain your current routine and still feel good, try it! I am trying to keep some exercise in this round, walking w/ some HITT cardio, light weights, to see if it prevents the 5lb gain I always have when adding it in P3. Most scale it back. You're only eating 500 calories afterall. Good luck!

03-16-2013, 05:49 AM	#5
MagieDen Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,453 Gallery: MagieDen	I walk almost daily and use hand weights for upper body while on P2.

03-16-2013, 01:28 PM	#7
walkingwoman Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 19,112 Gallery: walkingwoman WOE: maintaining 124-128 range Start Date: 2/1/13	I have a fitbit and use it to count my steps and lost daily with no issues on p2.