advice: back to basics????
To some this might not make any sense and to others this might make perfect sense. No one has to 'understand' what I am writing, but I am asking for support, encouragement and advice!
I've struggled like many of us with weight all my life. I have always measured my happiness and my moods by the number on the scale. I realize that as we work out they say not to look at the number on the scale because you will gain muscle and it weighs more than fat.
I have been working with a nutritionist and trainer-- both of them have told me what to eat while working out and throughout the day. I have not been able to work out as much as I had been because I have exercise induced asthma and it has slowed me down. However, I must admit that the past 6 weeks I have not worked out until today. It was hard, but I managed to workout for about 30-45 minutes. Frustrated but had to remember that I have asthma now and I will NOT be the "best" that I was when I was working out religiously!
So, I am eating around 1300-1700 calories on any given day that fit into the ratio of 40-50% Carbs, 30-40% Protein and then 10-30% fat.
I believe that I have probably gained about 8 lbs in the past 2-3 months. I am frustrated, but not unhappy just do not want to see the adverse effect of losing-- gaining weight.
How do I know what is working for my body?
What do I do as far as food.
What are your eating plans-- where you feel full?
I do not have hunger cues or stop cues. I am not intune with my body, but my head...
Any advice is greatly appreciated!!
Do I go back to the basics???
I have changed relationships with friends that were my everything because they were unhealthy.... I had started drinking alcohol more at least once a week I will have a couple of drinks with my co-workers... I know that that needs to probably stop. Confused!!
I've struggled like many of us with weight all my life. I have always measured my happiness and my moods by the number on the scale. I realize that as we work out they say not to look at the number on the scale because you will gain muscle and it weighs more than fat.
I have been working with a nutritionist and trainer-- both of them have told me what to eat while working out and throughout the day. I have not been able to work out as much as I had been because I have exercise induced asthma and it has slowed me down. However, I must admit that the past 6 weeks I have not worked out until today. It was hard, but I managed to workout for about 30-45 minutes. Frustrated but had to remember that I have asthma now and I will NOT be the "best" that I was when I was working out religiously!
So, I am eating around 1300-1700 calories on any given day that fit into the ratio of 40-50% Carbs, 30-40% Protein and then 10-30% fat.
I believe that I have probably gained about 8 lbs in the past 2-3 months. I am frustrated, but not unhappy just do not want to see the adverse effect of losing-- gaining weight.
How do I know what is working for my body?
What do I do as far as food.
What are your eating plans-- where you feel full?
I do not have hunger cues or stop cues. I am not intune with my body, but my head...
Any advice is greatly appreciated!!
Do I go back to the basics???
I have changed relationships with friends that were my everything because they were unhealthy.... I had started drinking alcohol more at least once a week I will have a couple of drinks with my co-workers... I know that that needs to probably stop. Confused!!
"Winning at a Losing Game"
Jessica, first - kudos for putting this out there... I have heard of others doing similar things between years 2 & 3 and as I'm there myself, pay particular attention.
My advise may not be quite what you are looking for and if it's not, sorry but all I can share is what I find works for me. I'm not obessive about anything these days. Instead, I simply strive for balance; both with food and working out. Work often dominates my life between long hours and travel; so balance is critical for my personal success.
What I would challenge you to consider; keep your eye on the prize and stop focusing on the scale. What is the prize - is it good health or a number to you? Perhaps you have to think this through and re-examine your priorities. Many of us get stuck on a number as a goal instead of something less concrete like being able to run, bend over without suffocating, etc...
As for food - I track when I can and find that when tracked, I still lose weight. I strive for 1200-1300 calories a day and that seems to work for my body. Wish I could say that I'm consistent with working out but these days I'm doing good to get 2 workouts a week in (please don't flame me for that).. It's a product of long working hours, crummy - long drive each way and travel. No excuses, just reality. Every Saturday I do get up to do a 2.5+ mile walk/jog and that seems to help. In between, I do weights when I travel as that's easy in spite of long days for me.
Hunger - well these days, I have to be careful as my head can over-rule my body. Unlike you though, I do have clues when full - I hiccup to this day and when that happens, I'm sooo done! Best advise I can offer is to weigh your food and try to stick with a total food intake per meal of not more than 6-8 oz. Will keep you on track and you won't overeat that way. If you think you're hungry, work on filling up on salad with little or no dressing. I find that will curb the hunger animal most days.
Good luck and I hope there are at least a few nuggets of wisdom here for you - wishing you nothing but good thoughts on this journey!
My advise may not be quite what you are looking for and if it's not, sorry but all I can share is what I find works for me. I'm not obessive about anything these days. Instead, I simply strive for balance; both with food and working out. Work often dominates my life between long hours and travel; so balance is critical for my personal success.
What I would challenge you to consider; keep your eye on the prize and stop focusing on the scale. What is the prize - is it good health or a number to you? Perhaps you have to think this through and re-examine your priorities. Many of us get stuck on a number as a goal instead of something less concrete like being able to run, bend over without suffocating, etc...
As for food - I track when I can and find that when tracked, I still lose weight. I strive for 1200-1300 calories a day and that seems to work for my body. Wish I could say that I'm consistent with working out but these days I'm doing good to get 2 workouts a week in (please don't flame me for that).. It's a product of long working hours, crummy - long drive each way and travel. No excuses, just reality. Every Saturday I do get up to do a 2.5+ mile walk/jog and that seems to help. In between, I do weights when I travel as that's easy in spite of long days for me.
Hunger - well these days, I have to be careful as my head can over-rule my body. Unlike you though, I do have clues when full - I hiccup to this day and when that happens, I'm sooo done! Best advise I can offer is to weigh your food and try to stick with a total food intake per meal of not more than 6-8 oz. Will keep you on track and you won't overeat that way. If you think you're hungry, work on filling up on salad with little or no dressing. I find that will curb the hunger animal most days.
Good luck and I hope there are at least a few nuggets of wisdom here for you - wishing you nothing but good thoughts on this journey!
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