Battling Bounceback - Calories??
lalibertine
on 9/1/09 4:07 am
on 9/1/09 4:07 am
Hi!! I need HELP!!!!! I'm 4 years out, from 300 down to 140. Just hopped on the scale after ignoring it for months and have gained a whopping 15 POUNDS!!! ARGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, now that the shock has worn off, i desperately want to get the weight off and then some, but am confused as to my caloric intake. After all these years can i go back to drinking (hitting the protein shake thing hard core) the 600 - 800 calories i was taking a few months out from my surgery date or do i need to stick with the recommended minimum 1200 calories every other "normal" diet site advises? I am obsessing on exercising at the moment and am hoping to be running in a few months, so not sure if that is going to make a difference? Please help! I'm totally lost.....
Okay, now that the shock has worn off, i desperately want to get the weight off and then some, but am confused as to my caloric intake. After all these years can i go back to drinking (hitting the protein shake thing hard core) the 600 - 800 calories i was taking a few months out from my surgery date or do i need to stick with the recommended minimum 1200 calories every other "normal" diet site advises? I am obsessing on exercising at the moment and am hoping to be running in a few months, so not sure if that is going to make a difference? Please help! I'm totally lost.....
Hi, Lalibertine! Bounceback has happened to most of us. Don't despair. You can get back on that horse and regain control! 
To me, the least drastic plan is the one that is the most likely to succeed. So, try the 1200 cal a day diet, with lots of fresh veggies, salads, etc. to fill you up and keep you chewing and your bowels regular. DRINK your 64 ounces a day of calorie-free liquids, and WEIGH YOURSELF once a week. A food diary, which I go back to whenever I feel myself go out of control, is a good idea, too.
Try the walk/run plan on Runner's Planet. It is awesome! There's also one on Cool Running, along with some kick-ass stretches that I NEVER miss before and after my run. The slow-but-steady walk/run plans are the best--you go from walking 5 min., running 30 sec., etc. for 30 min a day, 5X a week, to being able to run for 2 miles without stopping.
I know, I know--I NEVER thought I'd turn into a runner, but it is seriously amazing and addictive! And running is cheap--all you need is a good pair of running shoes. A running shoe store can tell you if you need a support shoe, based on your running stride.
Exercise helps you feel good and can reduce your appetite--just don't get into the trap of "rewarding" yourself with food after each work-out. That's a weight-gain trap. Exercise is not essential for weight loss, but it IS essential for heart health. Plus, I can tell you that my figure has changed for the better since I started. The underlying muscle means shapelier legs and a narrower waist.
Keep on keepin' on, Lalibertine! You can do this thing!
To me, the least drastic plan is the one that is the most likely to succeed. So, try the 1200 cal a day diet, with lots of fresh veggies, salads, etc. to fill you up and keep you chewing and your bowels regular. DRINK your 64 ounces a day of calorie-free liquids, and WEIGH YOURSELF once a week. A food diary, which I go back to whenever I feel myself go out of control, is a good idea, too.
Try the walk/run plan on Runner's Planet. It is awesome! There's also one on Cool Running, along with some kick-ass stretches that I NEVER miss before and after my run. The slow-but-steady walk/run plans are the best--you go from walking 5 min., running 30 sec., etc. for 30 min a day, 5X a week, to being able to run for 2 miles without stopping.
I know, I know--I NEVER thought I'd turn into a runner, but it is seriously amazing and addictive! And running is cheap--all you need is a good pair of running shoes. A running shoe store can tell you if you need a support shoe, based on your running stride.
Exercise helps you feel good and can reduce your appetite--just don't get into the trap of "rewarding" yourself with food after each work-out. That's a weight-gain trap. Exercise is not essential for weight loss, but it IS essential for heart health. Plus, I can tell you that my figure has changed for the better since I started. The underlying muscle means shapelier legs and a narrower waist.
Keep on keepin' on, Lalibertine! You can do this thing!
"Fall down 7 times--STAND UP 8!"
On September 5, 2009 at 7:42 AM Pacific Time, Waterwench wrote:
Hi, Lalibertine! Bounceback has happened to most of us. Don't despair. You can get back on that horse and regain control! To me, the least drastic plan is the one that is the most likely to succeed. So, try the 1200 cal a day diet, with lots of fresh veggies, salads, etc. to fill you up and keep you chewing and your bowels regular. DRINK your 64 ounces a day of calorie-free liquids, and WEIGH YOURSELF once a week. A food diary, which I go back to whenever I feel myself go out of control, is a good idea, too.
Try the walk/run plan on Runner's Planet. It is awesome! There's also one on Cool Running, along with some kick-ass stretches that I NEVER miss before and after my run. The slow-but-steady walk/run plans are the best--you go from walking 5 min., running 30 sec., etc. for 30 min a day, 5X a week, to being able to run for 2 miles without stopping.
I know, I know--I NEVER thought I'd turn into a runner, but it is seriously amazing and addictive! And running is cheap--all you need is a good pair of running shoes. A running shoe store can tell you if you need a support shoe, based on your running stride.
Exercise helps you feel good and can reduce your appetite--just don't get into the trap of "rewarding" yourself with food after each work-out. That's a weight-gain trap. Exercise is not essential for weight loss, but it IS essential for heart health. Plus, I can tell you that my figure has changed for the better since I started. The underlying muscle means shapelier legs and a narrower waist.
Keep on keepin' on, Lalibertine! You can do this thing!
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