I supposedly have burned out adrenal glands due to almost a year or more of
quite a bit of stress. A pharmacist at a local compounding pharmacy
suggested some supplements but she also told me to cut my cardio in half.
Her argument is that as soon as I raise my heart rate to my fat burning
levels, I will be producing adrenalin because I have not cortisol to give.
This in turn causes more fat storage because it signals danger or a famine
to the body. My current exercise level was weight lifing 3 X per week (heavy
weight low rep) followed by a 30-40 minute cardio and Pilates followed by a
45 to 55 minute cardio 3 X per week. So essentially I was doing 6 cardios
per week ranging anywhere form 30 to 55 minutes. My carb intake is
relatively low since I don't eat fruit and hardly ever nibble on nuts.



While her theory makes sense to me I am also worried about gaining
weight/fat if I cut back. Any thoughts?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Stegenga" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 1:27 PM
Subject: Re: Paleo, burned out adrenals, and exercise


> In a message dated 8/23/2004 2:19:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
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> Any
> thoughts on my original question  though?
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>
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> I am sorry, I don't remember your original question. What was it? If I can
> answer it I will be glad to. JerrySteg
>