strange burst of new found energy
elisa123gal
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I wonder if any of you have experience a profound increase in energy as you hit a certain lower weight.
I lost about 40 pounds since January and was in the middle of my BMI. I have touted how much better I feel..and increased energy.. and aches and pains gone. It is true.
However, I've been doing an end of the summer tune up.. meaning eating back at a deficit and very healthy. I think I have lost a few more pounds going lower into my BMI range.
The past week. ..I have experienced energy like never before. I mean I am cleaning out my closets without thought. okay? I do the dishes, wipe the counters in the kitchen before bed. Changing batteries out of electronics, organizing photos. Oh and hung a bunch of bird feeders on my trees real quick the other evening. I scoot around like a scrubbing bubble until bedtime. nuts! in a great way
do you think there is a sweet spot in our BMI range where we are at our physiological best? Is this recent loss beneath my previous goal weight my optimum weight?
I lost about 40 pounds since January and was in the middle of my BMI. I have touted how much better I feel..and increased energy.. and aches and pains gone. It is true.
However, I've been doing an end of the summer tune up.. meaning eating back at a deficit and very healthy. I think I have lost a few more pounds going lower into my BMI range.
The past week. ..I have experienced energy like never before. I mean I am cleaning out my closets without thought. okay? I do the dishes, wipe the counters in the kitchen before bed. Changing batteries out of electronics, organizing photos. Oh and hung a bunch of bird feeders on my trees real quick the other evening. I scoot around like a scrubbing bubble until bedtime. nuts! in a great way
do you think there is a sweet spot in our BMI range where we are at our physiological best? Is this recent loss beneath my previous goal weight my optimum weight?
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I do occasionally have days or weeks where I am noticeably more energetic, but I find that happens regardless of my weight. Honestly, for me it has more to do with my mood, my relationships, and where I am in my monthly cycle as far as I can tell.
Use it while you've got it, just in case it's temporary!7 -
I found the same thing 40lbs gone from Jan to June. I'm 49years young & feel like I'm 20 again. Too bad my spouse can't keep up with me anymore...lol5
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Absolutely. Losing weight through setting a lower calorie goal took hard work and discipline to lose 68 pounds. Getting into shape took almost no discipline at all; I wanted to get out and do things, got hooked on SUP paddling and now it takes discipline to remember I have other things to do, like chores, in my spare time and can't go paddling every day that it's nice out. I just joined Planet Fitness because I want to be ready for spring and not lose a step when it gets chilly. The trainer I met with today told me I already was fit and trim when I said that was my goal.10
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This burst of energy is the most surprising thing about the weight loss. I knew I wanted to wear smaller clothes.. a belt.. all those things .. But I never dreamed I'd find a new found productive energy source.0
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elisa123gal wrote: »This burst of energy is the most surprising thing about the weight loss. I knew I wanted to wear smaller clothes.. a belt.. all those things .. But I never dreamed I'd find a new found productive energy source.
YES, we can do so much more with our one, previous life!
I have had the same experience as you @elisa123gal, except for bird feeders!, but then I did too much, so I have now found a happy, active level! It’s so much more important to me than my dress size now ))
Congratulations!!2 -
yep... I went from snail to... Squirrel!2
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Oh yes, and that "sweet spot" is always moving forward. The more weight I lost and the more I was able to incorporate exercise, the better I felt. Even now 2 years into maintenance, I've increased my exercise this summer and feel even better than before. Of course, if you "overdo" it for your body, you will go backwards.2
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CarvedTones wrote: »Absolutely. Losing weight through setting a lower calorie goal took hard work and discipline to lose 68 pounds. Getting into shape took almost no discipline at all; I wanted to get out and do things, got hooked on SUP paddling and now it takes discipline to remember I have other things to do, like chores, in my spare time and can't go paddling every day that it's nice out. I just joined Planet Fitness because I want to be ready for spring and not lose a step when it gets chilly. The trainer I met with today told me I already was fit and trim when I said that was my goal.
Same for me, lol. My choice of sport is cycling, and i have been told that all my free time is spent on a bike and I don't participate enough with chores. And energy levels are Incredibly high, btw. But the reality is, my spouse just can't keep up with me, hehe0 -
For me energy bursts happen on days I have more than sufficient protein - I feel it must power up my muscles to just keep going
Its a great feeling having that feeling of boundless energy2 -
I have so much more energy since losing weight. No longer feel sluggish/lazy. It feels wonderful.1
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Totally agree, I find I no longer want to slob around at the weekend, I've even been known to wash the kitchen floor without moaning as it's a good workout 😂
Also I'm more prepared to walk places rather than drive, much to the annoyance of the kids and husband!3 -
I have lost the equivalent of 4 bags of potatoes and when I think about how I used to carry those around with me 24/7 I think it’s no wonder I have more energy!5
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YES, YES! My house is cleaner, I have trouble sitting for more than 10 minutes, I just love to move! I've lost 70ish pounds and kept them off for 3+ years. Yay! Move, move, move!5
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