Cardio, Cardio and more Cardio.....

 Hi there this is my first post within this forum, I'm almost 4yrs post RNY and have been complacent and gained.....approx 28lbs! Panic, reality check, and I've started my w/out schedule, I'm focusing mainly on Cardio x-trainer, treadmill, rowing, and stationary bike, I also go Trikking. My main problem ismy torso that's where I store fat am I right it's cardio initially to burn the fat? 

Unfortunately there is no such thing as zone losing.  Cardio helps burn calories and burn the fat....regardless of where it is.

Up your protein, lower your carbs and cardio cardio cardio.  Add in some weights to keep the muscles building and the metabolism going.

 Thanks for the heads up.....I'll take your advice! - Jan

What she said ^^^^^

 Ummmm, not quite sure what your post is about? - J

I was agreeing with what CKnorte said... These^^^ mean look up .... In other words: What CKnorte said.

Duh what a techno speak moron I am.......thanks! Lost 5lbs first week back on the road to recovery! Trikking is awesome and followed the all cardio rule!

Jan,

I am right there with you.  I got back on the scale one week ago, after discovering that my jeans were tight, to find that I had gained 15 pounds.  I was MORTIFIED.  SOOO very scared that I was destined to become the "fat chick" again.  Funny how our brains never forget.

I have been doing pilates 5x a week for a year.  Well...  took 3 months off in the summer which is where some of the gain came from.  Pilates is great for strength training/stretching and I really did reshape my body somewhat, but CARDIO is the key (I think).  I was doing all Pilates and NO cardio so I was building some muscle but no fat burn.

I am THINKING about starting to run. SO many people in my community are doing it.  5ks, marathons and Iron Mans are the big thing around here.  I have always hated to run (not sure why, maybe the weight or the size of my chest).  Think I might try it again using the www.c25k.com web site (www.coolrunning.com).  It seems to really work you up slowly so it is designed for beginners.  (Couch to 5k - hence the couch part).

Check it out and see what you think.  I have 11 more pounds to get off just to get back to my lowest weight.  I really need to go about 10-15 pounds below that though.  I am starting today - I think.  Leaving on a cruise on Saturday, so no promises during that 5 day perios, but I will get right back on track when I get back.  The old me says to wait until after the cruise to start ANYTHING but the new slimmer me says that I have 5 days to burn some fat!!!!  (Yeah, new brain).

Good luck and keep me posted as you progess.

Chris