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4Lab
4Lab Posts: 20
edited February 14 in Introduce Yourself
Newbie here. 56 y/o female, been doing Crossfit x 2 years, (3-5 days/week) love it and have done food challenges mostly Paleo but not strict, I am a night eater and crave carbs at night. My body has changed some but not nearly what I would expect.No wt loss but more muscle. I love fat....wonder if it is too much (mayo, high phenolic olive oil, some butter, some PNButter).Chicken and salad/veggie til I am sick of it. Don't eat out much, but need to keep it simple easy food wise. I am mostly gluten free, some dairy. Not enough veggies. Been hitting ~1600-2000 cal/day.
Don't care about the scale too much....well I am a woman.... I want my six pack back...but not happening. Also tired all the time but people say I have good energy. But something is missing. I know this is vague and all over the place, but need support and suggestions.
BMR 1369 TDEE 2123 15% cut 1823 5'4" 157 lb. 30%body fat. 34"waist (dang it). thanx guys.

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  • donyellemoniquex3
    donyellemoniquex3 Posts: 2,384 Member
    Sorry, but I had to take the opportunity.

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  • arathena720
    arathena720 Posts: 449 Member
    Sorry, but I had to take the opportunity.

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    Damn, beat me to it!
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    Are you weighing your food?
  • donyellemoniquex3
    donyellemoniquex3 Posts: 2,384 Member
    Sorry, but I had to take the opportunity.

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    Damn, beat me to it!

    -bows then curtsys-
  • bullofheaven
    bullofheaven Posts: 32 Member
    Being tired all the time is not a very good sign. May be adrenal fatigue. And you should talk to your doctor about it.
  • 4Lab
    4Lab Posts: 20
    LOL! I am seeing double...er triple....
    I am not weighing my food.
    will look at bulletproof.
    most appreciative.
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    It may be time to weigh food. I'm doing a program now (day 4) and I'm using containers for food and I Must have been 'assuming' wrong before because my calories seem similar when I log but my belly is telling me otherwise (hunger wise lol)

    I'm going for close to a six pack... flat would be good but I've Never had it in my life.

    You're a cross fit girl, you can do anything!
  • kimosabe1
    kimosabe1 Posts: 2,467 Member
    since you are only 5'4", U think about a 1350-1400 calories is more appropriate for your size....
  • 4Lab
    4Lab Posts: 20
    I could be eating more than I think I am but if I cut down, I really crave.
  • 4Lab
    4Lab Posts: 20
    possibly, that is part of my confusion. I am currently doing pretty consistent 5 days, sometimes 4 of Crossfit so feel I need the fuel. There is a competition beginning next week as well.
    Calorie restriction is something I would obviously prefer not to do.....I will need to continue to experiment and document.
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