Hello all, I had a free class this past Wednesday and loved it... I have signed up for the once a week class for now. I will be incorporating this class into my workout weekly workout schedule for that added kicker.

heathercrosby74 wrote: »

I've just joined the last week as well! New gym right across from my house, so excited. I now need to get on track with food. Is anyone more hungry than usual since doing these workouts?!

yes.but in a good way im not running to eat a greasy hamburger but going to nom on lean meats and veggies

amandacowan1978 wrote: »

I find my appetite fluctuates a lot!! Some days I'm starved from morning until night and other days I'm just not. I feel a difference in what my body can do. But I'm not seeing a difference on the scale. Maybe some in the ways my clothes fit. Like I'm filling out the jeans better, etc. I about 8lbs from my goal so I'm assuming I'm not seeking a difference in the scale because I'm sort of swapping out fat for muscle. I'm near Phx, az.. Doing 8 classes per month but probably going to upgrade. Aside from otf, I also do two other sessions of hiit/strength training but those classes I really super focus on balance and form because I have a hip condition I have to remain conscious of.

scales are jerks. unless youre luggage flying on delta , dont pay attention to the number. notice how your clothes are getting baggy, or more comfortable, maybe your bra fits better.

ive noticed that some of my clothes DONT fit now, because my body dimensions are changing for the good (butt is lifting and smaller opposed to wide and flatter, so clothes fit kinda weird now)

most importantly you are promoting your health on the inside ! keep it up!

So I started carb cycling. Not eating less carbs over all, but eating fewer over a 2-3 day period and then more over the next couple days. So following macros that I switch up. 25% carbs, 40% protein 35% fat and then 40% carbs, 40% protein and 20% fat (mfp is awesome for ease of switching your goal on a daily basis).

I'm eating mostly fruits, veggies and nuts for carbs, making sure to get lots of fiber still. At 25% that's still like 110-120 carbs which I know not everyone classified as low carb but whatever.

This is what I've changed and since I wrote that I've lost about 6lbs. I'm feeling like I'm still getting all I need exercise wise. I do heavier carbs in the morning near my workouts, leaner in the evening before bed. Roughly 1800-2000 calories. Interesting that switching that up is what is making a difference. Also definitely feeling stronger, still making gains at the gym in my weights lifted.

Pretty soon here I will take a break from the cycling, even things out and then see what happens.

Hi! I joined orange theory yesterday. It’s been over two years since I’ve worked out... its time I took control and got my life back on track. This just seemed like the most logical first step.