Does Fat move?

[edgarr]

with that much running at that heart rate you may not be burning fat and losing muscle, just a thought.

[M302_Imola]

with that much running at that heart rate you may not be burning fat and losing muscle, just a thought.

I agree! With your heart rate that high in the morns when you have no carbs in your system (aka glycogen) you more than likely burn mostly muscle. Low intensity steady state cardio is the only cardio I preform when carbs are depleted. Keeping your heart rate around 60-70% of your maximum heart rate (MHR) is key. I can usually accomplish this by using a fast walk around my neighborhood or walking at a 3.5mph on a 10% incline on the treadmill.

[Frank1]

I agree! With your heart rate that high in the morns when you have no carbs in your system (aka glycogen) you more than likely burn mostly muscle. Low intensity steady state cardio is the only cardio I preform when carbs are depleted. Keeping your heart rate around 60-70% of your maximum heart rate (MHR) is key. I can usually accomplish this by using a fast walk around my neighborhood or walking at a 3.5mph on a 10% incline on the treadmill.

I agree with this as well. I'd also like to add good job on all your progress so far. We all have our stubborn areas that seem like they'll never go away. I have a big problem with lower back and love handle fat. I can be shredded everywhere else and still have love handles. Just be patient. If your progress stops, it might be time to reevaluate your diet and workout routine