AboutRichard Rost Expertise I am happy to answer any questions from those who are overweight and want to learn how to lose weight through proper diet and exercise. I spent a year of my life studying weight loss and brought myself from 340 pounds down to a healthy 185 pounds the RIGHT way: no fad diets, pills, or crazy machines - just healthy eating and some moderate exercise. I'm happy to share my knowledge with you. I also have my own web site at RicksWeightLoss.com
Experience My knowledge is all practical, life experience. I spent over a year reading dozens of books, online literature, magazines, and lots of other sources. I've studied nutrition, weight-lifting, bodybuilding, exercise science, and many other fitness-related fields.
Education/Credentials I have no formal education in fitness or nutrition. But, then again, I am a computer programmer and trainer with no formal education in my field either. I'm completely self-taught in everything I do. However, I can give you plenty of tips and pointers on how to safely lose weight.
Question Hi. Before becoming pregnant with my second child, I had always remained at a healthy weight. ( 5'5" and 120 pounds.) I gained alot during my pregnancy with my youngest son. Two years later, I was still 20 pounds overweight.I joined a gym in March, dropped 8 pounds, but seem to have reached a plateau. So I decided to increase my cardio workout from 30 minutes to 45 minutes a day. I usually do a high intensity cardio every other day and a lower intensity in between (fast walking rather than jogging or running). I have noticed that since I increased my time from 30 to 45 min, when I am done, I get very shaky. I am drinking water throughout the workout, I always have a cool down to bring my heart rate back down, and I always have a light breakfast before I go to the gym ( lowfat fruit and yogurt or oatmeal). I also usually do a strength circuit 3 times a week after the cardio, but have skipped it the last couple of times due to the shakiness. It usually passes after about 10-15 minutes. I do not have any underlying health problems. Do you have any advice for about what I should be doing differently? Since I seem to be at a stand still with my weight loss (haven't gained any either though) I assumed that I should be increasing my cardio time. Thanks in advance for any advice you might be able to contribute.
MM
MM
Answer I can't advise you on what the shakiness might be. I'm not a health professional. I would recommend you contact your doctor.
For specific information and step-by-step guidelines on how to lose weight and be healthy, visit my web site for all kinds of details about proper diet, nutrition, exercise, weight-lifting routines, and more.
Most importantly, make sure to download my FREE eBook, "Rick's 18 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss."
