90 Day Transformation

SachaMarinus
SachaMarinus Posts: 16 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
i've just begun my 90 days transformation. Day 2 and I'm struggling already. I'm not used to following macros. Or a meal plan. I'm trying but my god I am struggling to stay away from little treats. Any words of wisdom?
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  • Venus_Red
    Venus_Red Posts: 209 Member
    What sort of transformation are you attempting that is making you struggle on Day 2?
  • juliepaluscsak
    juliepaluscsak Posts: 6 Member
    Try to find healthier versions of what you like. I love chocolate, so I try to find ways to enjoy it without crashing my diet. Chocolate protein seems to do the trick for me :) or quest bars are amazing! They have good macros also! Hope this helps!
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    Lol if you're craving something... eat it in moderation. If you just deprive yourself of it, you're probably going to binge, then crash and burn.


  • auddii
    auddii Posts: 15,357 Member
    Your profile says you have 0lbs to lose, and you appear to be at a healthy weight. What are your goals, what does the plan entail, and how you plan on achieving your goals. Keep in mind that restrictions make it harder to stick with a meal plan.
  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    If you're struggling on day 2, I'd say stick with the trusted CICO. Counting macro's and putting pressure on yourself in a way you are totally uncomfortable with isn't going to make you very happy which could result in binge eating or just plain quitting. Do what works for you. If it doesn't work for you, change it up. :)
  • SachaMarinus
    SachaMarinus Posts: 16 Member
    I'm on a fat loss diet as provided by my PT. i should be consuming 1350 calories a day and no more. I'm eating super clean. Which means no cheats whats so ever. I'm eating very little carbs, infact my only carb intake is a kiwi and half an avocado. My energy levels are super low. The only reason im fancying treats is because im so hungry and i know they will feel me up. A rice cake and almond butter doesnt quite cut it nor does an oat shake
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    SachaMarinus wrote: »
    I'm on a fat loss diet as provided by my PT. i should be consuming 1350 calories a day and no more. I'm eating super clean. Which means no cheats whats so ever. I'm eating very little carbs, infact my only carb intake is a kiwi and half an avocado. My energy levels are super low. The only reason im fancying treats is because im so hungry and i know they will feel me up. A rice cake and almond butter doesnt quite cut it nor does an oat shake

    Well how is that working out for you? Oh, not so good?

    Clean eating = binge

    No treats = binge

    Eat what you want. Your PT is a fool.. get a new one.
  • heatherlewisis
    heatherlewisis Posts: 118 Member
    That whole plan sounds like a crash and burn... Why no carbs? Why so restrictive? That is a recipe for disaster...
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    SachaMarinus wrote: »
    I'm on a fat loss diet as provided by my PT. i should be consuming 1350 calories a day and no more. I'm eating super clean. Which means no cheats whats so ever. I'm eating very little carbs, infact my only carb intake is a kiwi and half an avocado. My energy levels are super low. The only reason im fancying treats is because im so hungry and i know they will feel me up. A rice cake and almond butter doesnt quite cut it nor does an oat shake

    Heh.
  • SachaMarinus
    SachaMarinus Posts: 16 Member
    He'a a very good PT amd i dont doubt the diet plan. But i do doubt whether its right for me. See the thing is Im so ready to follow a meal plan. Im ready to transform my body but i didnt realise i would struggle with the lack of food and energy so early on. I'm resisting the urge to binge but im the one edge
  • SachaMarinus
    SachaMarinus Posts: 16 Member
    Sorry for the all grammar mistakes. I'm actually very good at spelling and writing i'm blaming it on the fact i'm tired :')
  • barryplumber
    barryplumber Posts: 401 Member
    heatherlewisis wrote: »
    That whole plan sounds like a crash and burn... Why no carbs? Why so restrictive? That is a recipe for disaster...
    DITO
  • Venus_Red
    Venus_Red Posts: 209 Member
    And you have 88 more days of this that are not going to be easier. Why pay for that?
  • RMCottonRPh
    RMCottonRPh Posts: 41 Member
    Does your trainer actually think this is a good idea? Fast results are not as important as sustainability.
  • SachaMarinus
    SachaMarinus Posts: 16 Member
    I'm only 300 calories in deficite. Its nothing extremley major i'm just used to snacking throughout the day. I feel much better today after not binging.

    My body holds onto carbs hence why i have no carbs in my diet, as it seems to be the one thing that stops me from getting lean.
  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    I don't think the carbs are stopping you from getting lean.

    If that is you in your profile picture, your body is on point and I am insanely jealous right now - but I couldn't cut out my carbs, not for anyone or anything!! Haha :)
  • SachaMarinus
    SachaMarinus Posts: 16 Member
    PinkPixiexox wrote: »
    I don't think the carbs are stopping you from getting lean.

    If that is you in your profile picture, your body is on point and I am insanely jealous right now - but I couldn't cut out my carbs, not for anyone or anything!! Haha :)


    Thank you. Its a struggle, I love carbs!! But I will carry on trying
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    SachaMarinus wrote: »
    PinkPixiexox wrote: »
    I don't think the carbs are stopping you from getting lean.

    If that is you in your profile picture, your body is on point and I am insanely jealous right now - but I couldn't cut out my carbs, not for anyone or anything!! Haha :)


    Thank you. Its a struggle, I love carbs!! But I will carry on trying

    What's the point if you're already having a hard time sustaining this?...

  • PinkPixiexox
    PinkPixiexox Posts: 4,142 Member
    Agreed with the above - if you love carbs, by all mean have them. Eating carbs will not effect your weight loss.
  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
    PTs are not dietitians.
  • emmoen
    emmoen Posts: 218 Member
    cmtigger wrote: »
    PTs are not dietitians.
    Concur
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    SachaMarinus wrote: »
    i've just begun my 90 days transformation. Day 2 and I'm struggling already. I'm not used to following macros. Or a meal plan. I'm trying but my god I am struggling to stay away from little treats. Any words of wisdom?

    Yes. Forget about 90 day transformation, or any day transformation, and just work on making lifestyle changes that will enable you to successfully manage your goals on a long-term basis.

    If you want to lose weight, all you have to do is eat at a calorie deficit. You can even eat all the foods you love in moderation as long as you stay in your calorie goals.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    SachaMarinus wrote: »
    PinkPixiexox wrote: »
    I don't think the carbs are stopping you from getting lean.

    If that is you in your profile picture, your body is on point and I am insanely jealous right now - but I couldn't cut out my carbs, not for anyone or anything!! Haha :)


    Thank you. Its a struggle, I love carbs!! But I will carry on trying

    Why, if you love carbs? I lost 44 pounds eating carbs, have been maintaining for over a year and a half eating carbs, and I believe in carbs. :)

    Every time I tried food type restriction or the next big diet on the market I failed. It was only when I decided to eat all the foods I love in moderation that I became successful.
  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    90 transformation implies that in 90 days it will end. Then what? I know I have a long journey to go, but I plan on eating healthy and making this transformational thing a lifelong journey.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    What sort of body transformation do you expect from this eating plan? How much weight are you trying to lose? Because with just 1350 calories for 90 days, this will be quite a lot and if this is a recent picture, it will probably be more than is healthy. Unless the expected transformation is to look anorexic?
  • Quinn_Baker
    Quinn_Baker Posts: 292 Member
    SachaMarinus wrote: »
    I'm on a fat loss diet as provided by my PT. i should be consuming 1350 calories a day and no more. I'm eating super clean. Which means no cheats whats so ever. I'm eating very little carbs, infact my only carb intake is a kiwi and half an avocado. My energy levels are super low. The only reason im fancying treats is because im so hungry and i know they will feel me up. A rice cake and almond butter doesnt quite cut it nor does an oat shake

    Yeah, this isn't healthy at all. If your energy levels are low, that should tell you something. EAT.
    Do you think this plan is sustainable for 90 days (and forever after)? :(
  • Quinn_Baker
    Quinn_Baker Posts: 292 Member
    SachaMarinus wrote: »
    PinkPixiexox wrote: »
    I don't think the carbs are stopping you from getting lean.

    If that is you in your profile picture, your body is on point and I am insanely jealous right now - but I couldn't cut out my carbs, not for anyone or anything!! Haha :)


    Thank you. Its a struggle, I love carbs!! But I will carry on trying

    Don't cut out carbs.. they aren't "the enemy". You need them for energy!!
  • SachaMarinus
    SachaMarinus Posts: 16 Member
    This current diet is only for 3 weeks. I will then change the diet again once ive got my body fat down to a number im much happier with. My goal is to look lean. Once i'm lean i will then try to add on size whilst retaining the same level of body fat.
    Annr wrote: »
    90 transformation implies that in 90 days it will end. Then what? I know I have a long journey to go, but I plan on eating healthy and making this transformational thing a lifelong journey.

    The transformation is merely a challenge for myself to push myself to limit and see how far i can push myself pyhscially and mentally. I should mention that after 90 days i wont snap back and start eating crap. This is a new lifestyle change for me. Im just struggling at the first hurdle.
    aggelikik wrote: »
    Because with just 1350 calories for 90 days, this will be quite a lot and if this is a recent picture, it will probably be more than is healthy. Unless the expected transformation is to look anorexic?

    My goal isn't to look anorexic. I wont push myself that far. I am working out 5 days a week to increase my muscle hypertrophy in order to achieve my desired look. Like stated above. My diet will change in 2 weeks.

  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    SachaMarinus wrote: »
    My goal isn't to look anorexic. I wont push myself that far. I am working out 5 days a week to increase my muscle hypertrophy in order to achieve my desired look. Like stated above. My diet will change in 2 weeks.

    To?
  • thatsillyshana23
    thatsillyshana23 Posts: 106 Member
    If you want this, do it. You're still getting used to the change. If you don't like it, talk to your PT and/or a licensed nutritionist to come up with a plan with you that you can agree on. Keep it up! Communicate with your PT, he/she won't know if it's not right for you if you don't say anything. Again, it's only day two. Keep it up for the 2 weeks and see what happens.

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