Torn

[DrWahoo]

Over the past 5 weeks I have lost 5 lbs but haven't lost any bodyfat. Is this my diet or training ? Personally I think its my training, because I am training for a 5k and doing a lot of running. And when I run I am usually anaroebic. I guessing that I need to cut back on the cardio, but I need to train for the 5k. Should I wait until I am finished running the 5k to try to put on some muscle ?

[midgetcop]

Without knowing the specifics of your training and eating it's hard to say. But I'd wager if you're training for a marathon and not doing any resistance training you're probably burning not only fat but muscle, which would explain the weight loss without the bodyfat% loss.

[Lady C]

Ditto for what midge said!

[cursor]

Originally Posted by midgetcop

I'd wager if you're training for a marathon and not doing any resistance training you're probably burning not only fat but muscle

Which can in no way be beneficial. Resistance training is necessary for everyone.

[DrWahoo]

My diet is so, so. I eat about 1400 calories 6 days a week and have one cheat day. I don't know the break down or anything, I just watch my calories. I do resistance training 2-3 week. However, my resistance training is couple with aerobic breaks every three exercise.

[LiftGirl]

Originally Posted by DrWahoo

My diet is so, so. I eat about 1400 calories 6 days a week and have one cheat day. I don't know the break down or anything, I just watch my calories. I do resistance training 2-3 week. However, my resistance training is couple with aerobic breaks every three exercise.

How much do you weigh? Unless you're a small female, 1400 calories is most likely not enough to fuel training for a marathon plus resistance training. However, if you aren't actually tracking your calories and logging everything you put into your mouth, your calorie count could be way off. If you're serious about losing fat, you'll probably have to start tracking what you eat.

[gymgirl]

Originally Posted by LiftGirl

How much do you weigh? Unless you're a small female, 1400 calories is most likely not enough to fuel training for a marathon plus resistance training. However, if you aren't actually tracking your calories and logging everything you put into your mouth, your calorie count could be way off. If you're serious about losing fat, you'll probably have to start tracking what you eat.

exactly what liftgirl said. Unless you have been tracking your food intake for awhile it is very hard to guess your caloric intake without tracking. I also agree it is most likey 1400 cals is not enough, even if you are a small female.

[ixoyc]

i ran cross country for two years while trying to lift weights. It did not workout. your body is fighting against eachother. The lifting will make your body want to put on more muscle. The running will make your body want to lose muscle because it will make it easier to run. (take a look at long distance runners compared to sprinters).

Any coach (track/crosscountry), even students in my school will tell you that if your going to run long distance, don't take advanced conditioning, which is our lifting class, you wont benefit.

sorry for blabbering alot but hope this helps

[CF-OC_gal]

How does this fit into your whole overall fitness plan? Do you train year round for a 5K? Do you strength train at other times of the year? Can you or have you before put back that 5lb loss easily? Is the weightloss hindering you 5K goals and progress?

I think you may have to set priorities and use periodization for training throughout the year to make it all work for you. Take a step back and look at the bigger picture. This may be a non-issue until after your 5K event.

I also think you need to eat more if you are training for a running event.

[LiftGirl]

Originally Posted by ixoyc

Any coach (track/crosscountry), even students in my school will tell you that if your going to run long distance, don't take advanced conditioning, which is our lifting class, you wont benefit.

I disagree that resistance training is not beneficial for runners, even long distance ones. Runners just need to consume some extra calories to make up for what they're burning.