OK, going to try this "eat more" thing

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  • MissJay75
    MissJay75 Posts: 768 Member
    I would add too, that as you make these changes, be prepared that it may take some time (a few weeks) for your body to adjust. You may even gain a few pounds at first. Don't let this discourage you. In fact maybe for a month put the scale away, then re-evaluate at the end of that month

    If you are eating and exersizing as suggested for your body, and giving it the calories/nutrients it needs, you will be healthier and stronger. And in time you will lose the weight.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    My first week into MFP, I ate back most of my exercise calories and gained a lb. How depressing was that.

    That isn't uncommon. You are doing a new routine probably so your body needs to adjust and if you just started working out, it's additional water to repair your muscles.
  • KareninCanada
    KareninCanada Posts: 962 Member
    My first week into MFP, I ate back most of my exercise calories and gained a lb. How depressing was that.

    That isn't uncommon. You are doing a new routine probably so your body needs to adjust and if you just started working out, it's additional water to repair your muscles.

    ^^^ yup, that.

    I gained a pound my second week, without eating additional calories above the previous week's average - the only difference was, I started weights that week.
  • emmaruns
    emmaruns Posts: 189 Member
    Well, and I'm writing this down more for myself than anything, since I'm starting with the increased calories and weights this week, I will give this a few weeks before I doubt it. I might gain at first, but for the long term it will be better.
  • emmaruns
    emmaruns Posts: 189 Member
    OK, it's only been one day but WOW what a difference. This morning 3 of the 4 pounds gained from my dinner Saturday were gone. I bounded - BOUNDED - out of bed and had an awesome workout fueled by oatmeal (wasn't eating pre-workout before).

    Next up is getting my sodium down to 1500mg a day. It was eye opening to see that I was probably over 3000mg when you added in added salt on my eggs. Wow.

    Anyone nervous about eating more if you are really active, I believe this is the right thing to do. If what you're doing isn't working, what do you have to lose?

    Have a great V-Day!

    Emily
  • katcod1522
    katcod1522 Posts: 448 Member
    I net 1100-1200 daily. I drink alot of water and run 3 days a week( 2 days are 4 milers and 1 day is long run- like 9) then strength train 3 days a week for 30 min broken into 5 minute intervals. I rest one day.

    My opinion only..give your body a rest! Eat 1200 calories 2 days a week..with no exercise or just a walk. See if it helps.
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