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I sometimes hear from people who have questions about exercising on the Medifast diet. They often want to know how much you have to work out and what type of exercise is encouraged. Some are even under the impression that you don't have to work out at all.
I heard from someone who said: "I just ordered Medifast but I'm not clear on the exercise requirements. I am by no means an athlete and I will admit that I hate working out, but I would be willing to walk or ride my bike if that would help me to lose the weight. But I have one friend who says that the workouts are required on Medifast and another who says that you're not supposed to exercise while on the plan. Who is right?"
Your Initial Exercise Regimen Depends On Whether You're Already Exercising: Well, neither one is exactly right. If you are not currently on an exercise plan, then you are encouraged to wait for about three weeks before you start any new work out plan. It's a misconception that the company doesn't want you to exercise at all. To the contrary, they encourage it because it is beneficial on so many levels. But, they do suggest that you wait the three weeks because your body is going to be adjusting to a new calorie level. Also, as your body gets into ketosis or fat burning mode, it is already working very hard. So it's not necessary at that time to overdo it.
Now, if you are already on an exercise program, it is suggested that you cut your current activities by half. So if for instance you currently work out for an hour, you may want to consider working out for half an hour only for the first three weeks while you are giving your body a chance to adjust. Again, this is only in the initial phases of the program.
So What Type Of Exercise Is Encouraged?: The company themselves admits that walking is the most popular activity used by their dieters. This makes sense as walking is something that is very easily incorporated into your day. Bike riding as was previously mentioned is also a great idea.
In my own experience, walking is something that is already built into my day because I have dogs. Unfortunately, those same dogs often want to stop and explore smells so it's not always as if I get a brisk workout when I walk them since there are a lot of stops and starts. I also sometimes bike with kids, but the same principle applies. They often just want to play rather than to work out.
One thing that I found invaluable for these obstacles is a manual treadmill. I found one for about a hundred dollars at a discount store. It's awesome because it is set on a slight incline and I can get a very good workout in only 15 minutes if I walk at a fast pace. Plus, I can read or watch TV or just relax while I'm walking. It's small so it fits in my closest when I'm not using it.
I don't think that any one type of exercise is better than the other. I think the key is finding what works for you and to find something that you don't mind doing. Walking on that treadmill actually feels somewhat indulgent because I don't normally have much time to read or watch TV. And if I get a little exercise while I'm doing it, then I don't feel guilty at all because I know I'm doing something good for myself while enjoying a little entertainment at the same time.
There's No Exercise Requirement But Many People Chose To Make The Most Of Their Results: With all of this said, there is no exercise requirement. As I mentioned, it is certainly suggested and encouraged but no one is going to make you do it. I've found that it's common for dieters on this plan to start out with little intention to exercise. But in many cases when you start to see some results, you want to do whatever you can to keep the positivity going. This was the case with me. I was resistant to working out at first but once I started seeing results, easing into some kind of gentle routine was the next logical step.
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