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Welcome back - I am new and I am finding it really helpful to read through other peoples update and discussion threads on how things are going. I might start a thread of my own like that. It helps to see how this works.1
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@naturalnut it's definitely been interesting. I started in September and lost it by December because I put on 10 lbs. And thought in January if I lowered my calories I would immediately see weight loss. Guess what: Nothing happened but I became irritable, tired and dragging my *kitten* to the gym each morning. Since coming back about 10 days ago today and eating 2000 last week and 2100 thus far since Tuesday I am feeling less of all of those things I mentioned above.
I also decreased the amount of Cardio I was doing. Focusing on longer weight training sessions at the gym.
I also will be adding to this Thread as positive changes happen.
It's a challenge mentally and physically but I am hoping if I can stick it out and see it through this time around it will be positive.5 -
Look forward to reading your updates.
Ichel
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@naturalnut I also started a thread. It helped getting me on track and a place to be accountable for what goals I have set for myself. This is a great a place to get great support.
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@faithsevio I thought you might enjoy this article that a friend posted as much as I did. Such great inspiration. http://womanista.com/2017/02/23/mom-shares-shocking-before-and-after-fitness-photos-that-prove-n/1
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beverlyriley900 wrote: »@faithsevio I thought you might enjoy this article that a friend posted as much as I did. Such great inspiration. http://womanista.com/2017/02/23/mom-shares-shocking-before-and-after-fitness-photos-that-prove-n/
That is DEFINITELY some inspiration right there. Going down through her Instagram and darn she look great!!! Thank you for sharing!!2 -
This is so inspirational. The scale lies!!
I think we have to all work hard on breaking that tie to the scale. If I never ever lose another pound, but can transform my body like THAT, then I NEED to be on that bandwagon
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Just checking in with everyone. It's been a couple of weeks now since I started up again and I took some measurements and weighed myself this morning. Down 1.1 lbs with a pinch down in measurements here and there. .25 or a .50 here and there. Won't get too detaily...
Two Weeks ago my Average TDEE was 2348 and I ate 2094
This last week as 2375 and I at 2151
I think this week I want to stick to 2100 to 2150 only because the weather is going back to winter temps and I probably won't be as active as I was this last week.
In other news, my energy is through the roof, not as tired. Sleeping better, feeling better overall. Taking in lots of protein and eating really well. Also stopped a lot of that heavy cardio I was doing. Light treadmill walks before strength 10 mins and about 10 mins afterwards to cool down. If I do some Cardio it's a Saturday on the Ellipitical for 30 mins...
I will update again in a couple more weeks.
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@FaithSevio
Made some fantastic and dramatic changes already!
Love that your energy is through the roof now! Keep pushing forward, things will keep getting better.
Ichel
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That is such nice progress. Happy to read the updates, keep them coming.0
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I was expecting a gain from the increase in calories. Was scared at first of the scale and didn't want to hop on but thought I am not going to know what is going on if I don't. Pleasantly surprised.
Here's to the next couple of weeks!!3 -
The expecting weight gain from eating more is my biggest issue. I love seeing your results - it encourages me 0
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I gained 10 lbs my first go at this and its still here. It is hard to wrap your head around it.you have to remember that it is water weight. You didn't gain 5 lbs of pure fat overnight! It will subside2
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Naturalnut wrote: »The expecting weight gain from eating more is my biggest issue. I love seeing your results - it encourages me
@Naturalnut in addition to your gain you saw. I stalked your food diary and you ate out a few times. ...I bet you it's sodium and water retention.
Let me know what happens over the course of the next few days....if you weigh in again. I am curious to see if you lose it. :-)2 -
@FaithStevo I'm so glad to hear of your progress with increasing calories. Yes there are some ups and downs with it. You are doing fabulous!!!0
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@FaithSevio Yep lost it all and then some I tend to gain water on the weekends because I almost always eat out. It's usually gone by Wednesday. I think it is actually more from carbs/sugar than sodium though. I eat a lot of sodium normally with no issues.1
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Naturalnut wrote: »@FaithSevio Yep lost it all and then some I tend to gain water on the weekends because I almost always eat out. It's usually gone by Wednesday. I think it is actually more from carbs/sugar than sodium though. I eat a lot of sodium normally with no issues.
I think that is my biggest issue too with the sodium. Thought about a different weigh in day. I thought Tuesday mornings would be good. Maybe I should do Fridays instead.
I am just really hoping this time is the charm. I weighed 132 3 years ago. Looking at some stats I was working out the same and eating a lot less. I was seeing 1500 calories some days. I don't know how I survived on that. So now three years later, 21 lbs heavier. Measurements up, laundry basket full of pants that don't fit anymore. Now I am going through shirts. Which are tight but they are a good tight. From upper body muscle; not fat. I definitely can see a difference in my upper body. It's that darn midsection. Freaking turned 40 a couple years ago and stuff went to pot!!
Read Matt Stone's Diet Recovery book and basically same thing as this process he says. I also need to raise my body temp up. I take my temp a few times a day and I am at 96 degrees. sometimes high 95. That's not good. Should be about 98 all the time.
Sign of a sluggish metabolism right there.....
With all of your encouragement and a few others on here hopefully I will get through this unscathed!!!
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The temp thing is interesting - min runs about 97 ish. Maybe it will go back up with eating enough 2
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I was thinking the same thing on the temp thing. Very interesting1
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The temp is very interesting. I took mine recent and it's been 99.7, 99.6, 99.8ish during the day and I'm guessing because my BMR has gone up with pregnancy because I am hot all the time lately and or weather isn't helping.
Do you get enough iodine through your diet? Seafood and iodized salt(not everyone uses iodized salt) and that can have an effect as well.0
