Jenny's Progress :)
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That's awesome Jenny. You are COMMITTED! It's a good feeling when you realize it. When you modify your wo for injury don't ever let it get you down worrying about setbacks. That's when you know you will succeed for sure because your mind is right.0
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That link is brilliant, thanks!
So, most stuff I could without issue last night. My trainer wouldn't allow me do barbell squats
(have to do what I'm told though 
) ), so lowered the weight and did front squats holding a DB into my chest without issue. Only time I felt any slight pain at all was lying back on the floor for glute raises and tricep dips. Didn't do burpees or pushups either but trainer amended to doing planks and switchkicks so delighted I got to get a proper workout in! I was on the verge of taking the rest of the week "off" (aka binging) so the exercise kept me motivated to stay on track 
Glad you are feeling well enough to do a good workout. Hang in there.0 -
Week 7: 14th - 20th Nov
Average calories consumed: 1,948
Average calories burned: 2,243
Weight: 181lbs
Deficit is 13%. Up a lb from last week, but I feel great. Aside from the soreness in my sternum, managed to get some workouts in and keep *fairly* on track, food-wise.0 -
Yeah...I bet your injury is to blame for the scale bump. I'm glad you're feeling good! Are you taking Thanksgiving off or the whole week?0
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Week 8: 21st - 27th Nov
Average calories consumed: 1,989
Average calories burned: 2,221
Weight: 180lbs
Deficit is 10%.
Another week, another update! Down 1lb. Feel feckin awesome this week. Made a significant change with something in my life and my thinking is much more positive. I've just had to accept my body for the way it is now instead of wishing for something I don't have. The next 4-6 weeks are going to be busy for me, so I don't know if there'll be much of a cut going on but I'll see how I get on.0 -
Yay for you. Glad to hear you're feeling great!! Congrats!!!0
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Woohoo!0
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Week 9: 28th - 4th Dec
Average calories consumed: 1,884
Average calories burned: 2,330
Weight: 180lbs
Deficit is 19%.
Not quite so motivated this week. I'm not fully convinced I did my reset long enough, so results aren't showing, but I'll keep at what I'm doing until Xmas anyway.0 -
Why do you say that you didn't stay at reset long enough?0
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Same thinking as most of us when we don't see instant results
It's week 9, I've lost an inch around my hips and 3lbs and I guess I'd like to have lost a stone by now!
Gonna stick with it though - I won't panic 0 -
Oh yeah, I can certainly see why you would think that. I didn't realize it was week 9 for you with cutting! I too would be thinking the same. An inch lost is good. I can't really say much because I'm only trying to find my tdee right now so I have a ways to go. However, hang in there!0
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Week 10: 5th -11th Dec
Average calories consumed: 2,450
Average calories burned: 2,336
Weight: 187lbs
Deficit is non-existant
Up 7lbs in a week. Ouch! Work xmas party, eating at TDEE most other days and then had pizza last night. Oooooh yeaaaah!0 -
I have done that more than once when I intend 1 serious weigh-in measurement day the next day after 2-4 weeks.
Half-way through the pizza or Chinese food or whatever, I realize shoot, tomorrow was the big day, I just ruined a decently accurate reading.
I'll usually do it anyway, and then find the next valid day to get better figures for actually using. I usually have 2 valid days a week. And measurements don't change much with sodium I've found, or big carb days.0 -
I have done that more than once when I intend 1 serious weigh-in measurement day the next day after 2-4 weeks.
Half-way through the pizza or Chinese food or whatever, I realize shoot, tomorrow was the big day, I just ruined a decently accurate reading.
I'll usually do it anyway, and then find the next valid day to get better figures for actually using. I usually have 2 valid days a week. And measurements don't change much with sodium I've found, or big carb days.
I quickly weighed myself, then carried on with my day. I'll get a more accurate output this Friday after a few days of not eating so much carb stuff, hopefully!0 -
I'm taking a week or two off from logging and training.
I was getting to anxious about everything, so I think taking some time off will be a bit of a stress-relief exercise and I'll chill out next Monday. Realistically, I'll be eating a fair bit on Xmas day. I'll try get out for a walk or something on Stephens Day but I'll be drinking that night, so a hangover is planned for the 27th, then out again on the night of the 27th and will be in a complete state on the 28th. Once all that is over with, I'll be back on track again hopefully! I may spend January eating at TDEE again though and re-evaluate at the end of the month as every waking thought it about food and that's just not healthy IMO.0 -
Jenny, you might want to check out this site, since you plan on doing some major drinking
http://getdrunknotfat.com/0 -
Howdy all!
Figured I'd update on where I'm at.
I found logging all food very stressful. I was on here 24/7 overthinking everything, and always scraping the last calorie or two out of my allowance to allow for some chocolate!
I've been eating at around 1,800 calories for a few months now, so I'm going out on a limb and not logging every day. I mostly eat the same food every day during the week anyway, so I'm not too worried.
Put on about 7lbs over Xmas, mostly due to a sudden increase in eating a f*cktonne of crisps! Hope to lose some of that this week.
I'm also beginning to run - I aim to be able to run 5k by the end of February Still keeping up with my weight training too! 0 -
Good job! Keep us updated!0
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Hey all!
Wanted to update you all on what's going on.
I am doing really well food-wise. I'm still hovering around the 1,800 - I don't log every day as I eat the same all the time BUT...
... I'm still putting on weight.
I was diagnosed with Pernicious Anaemia back in '08 sometime (when I was severely obese), and had been taking B12 injections since. My doc had advised me recently to lay off for a few months, and get a full blood check done. I didn't mention any symptoms at all to her.
She rang yesterday with the results:
- B12 is above average (yey!)
- Thyroid function is low, not severely but have mild hypothyroidism. Going on Eltroxin with continued monitoring every few weeks for dosage levels. She asked if I had unexplained weight gain
- Also on the lower end of average readings for iron, vitamin D and calcium
So there ye are. I had thought the weight gain was down to the *type* of food I was eating, but perhaps not. I've no problem with maintaining, but the gain was really getting me down.
Going to start my treatment, and not fuss about weight for another few weeks. The break from counting everything has done me the world of good, mentally. I know what to eat - and eating when I'm hungry is fab!
If any of you have hypothyroidism I'd love to hear how you are coping with it whilst trying not to starve yourself 0 -
Jen, I have just been told I 'might' have hypothyroidism. I have another test scheduled for a couple of weeks from now. Took me totally by surprise. Since I had never been above the normal range, my doc wanted to makes sure before starting treatment for it. She said is possible it is just a glitch and by adding iodized salt back into my diet, I could get an all clear. I have been doing some research of course, but from what I read, starving isn't necessary, just a good balance of iodine is needed. So seafoods, seaweed, iodized salt, some common veggies should help tremendously. I have a 3 pound range I can't seem to get out of, since doing a reset in August. This might be the issue for me.
Hope we both get this under control shortly.0 -
Glad you got some insight.
That effect it has on your daily burn by moving less can really add up sometimes. Unless you just have a job that requires movement, exercise usually isn't enough to balance it out.
That's where even the best average TDEE tables will fail - medical issues.0 -
retirehappy wrote: »Jen, I have just been told I 'might' have hypothyroidism. I have another test scheduled for a couple of weeks from now. Took me totally by surprise. Since I had never been above the normal range, my doc wanted to makes sure before starting treatment for it. She said is possible it is just a glitch and by adding iodized salt back into my diet, I could get an all clear. I have been doing some research of course, but from what I read, starving isn't necessary, just a good balance of iodine is needed. So seafoods, seaweed, iodized salt, some common veggies should help tremendously. I have a 3 pound range I can't seem to get out of, since doing a reset in August. This might be the issue for me.
Hope we both get this under control shortly.
This has taken me by surprise too. It has been a few years since I got my bloods checked though! I've read about seaweed and kelp too, can't do any harm anywayGlad you got some insight.
That effect it has on your daily burn by moving less can really add up sometimes. Unless you just have a job that requires movement, exercise usually isn't enough to balance it out.
That's where even the best average TDEE tables will fail - medical issues.
Yup - my FitBit is completely pointless at the moment too! So sometimes, you can have all the technology in the world and your body will still do it's own thing.
Only thing that will help now is some patience, and working with my doctor to get the balance right. No point in me stressing about TDEEs etc etc when my body will be adjusting over the next few weeks!0 -
Now Fitbit should actually reflect the fact you are moving less because lowered thyroid slows you down.
In studies I've seen, the effect on base metabolism isn't that much at all - it's the fact you feel tired more easily that kills your TDEE. Fitbit should pick up on that.0 -
Now Fitbit should actually reflect the fact you are moving less because lowered thyroid slows you down.
In studies I've seen, the effect on base metabolism isn't that much at all - it's the fact you feel tired more easily that kills your TDEE. Fitbit should pick up on that.
Thing is, I'm not feeling especially tired or worn out. Or maybe it's been so gradual I haven't noticed, and I haven't been pushing myself fully during workouts? Definitely feeling the affects mentally, however.
I've started taking iron supplements too. I had noticed that I would feel slightly light-headed pushing up from squats etc so that should hopefully help with that.0 -
Hope you are feeling better. If you are taking a non prescription iron supplement, there is a liquid one you can get at the natural food stores that is very easily absorbed by the body and doesn't cause side effects like constipation.0
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Hope you are feeling better. If you are taking a non prescription iron supplement, there is a liquid one you can get at the natural food stores that is very easily absorbed by the body and doesn't cause side effects like constipation.
Thank you so much for this. I wasn't aware there was a liquid form, but I got some today so hopefully it won't mess with my stomach as much as the tablets I had did 0 -
How are doing since all of this?0
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Hey
I'm only finishing week 2 of my meds, so not expecting any results yet. I weighed myself at the start, may do so again at the end of this week.
TDEE is still around 2,300. Average food around 1,900.
Was at a wedding this weekend and ate all around me so not expecting anything tbh!
I've relaxed with the logging and the stress relief has been huge. I gave myself a very hard time about not training 5x a week, and that's not healthy either. It should be an enjoyable process. I feel much more positive, so mentally I'm in a much better place. I'll see where I am, physically, around the end of March.0 -
Good to hear. Most of its mental I feel, so that's good you're in the right mindset!0
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