SherryRueter wrote: »

Thanks @justagirl81

I'm kinda getting into this mindset of lowering my calories. I don't know but, I'm starting to feel the vibe.

I think that's great Sherry! I've read so much research on the longevity benefits for body and brain when a low calorie nutrient dense diet is implemented and utilized. The standard American "more is better" greedy attitude towards eating (and many other things) has proven unhealthy and disturbingly ugly/gross. I learn a lot from other cultures who live simply and enjoy beautiful health. Many of them place deep value on water, sufficient sleep, and abundant movement.

Friday
Workout: 8 mile run
Weigh In: 106.8 lbs
Nutrition: Terrible (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)

Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (John 4)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 4/20/24
3. Nutrition level Good daily
4. Switch to dayshift

CeeBee and Sherry, I am so impressed with how well you exercise discipline in your calorie consumption. I'm NEVER under 2100 calories anymore. I hope to improve.

Hi everyone! Lost track of things for the first half of the month. I guess I just wasn't feeling it. Got a few walks and runs in, but not nearly as many as I should. And diet went totally out the window. We've eaten out a lot lately. Weight is pretty much where it's been since the end of Februrary (lost 1 lb by end of March, so only regained 1), so I really need to get back on track.
This is always a busy part of the school year, and between stress at work and travel/holidays, it's just been really hard.
Going to try to track calories and go for a run after school today and we'll see where that takes me. One day at a time!

justgirl81 wrote: »

CeeBee and Sherry, I am so impressed with how well you exercise discipline in your calorie consumption. I'm NEVER under 2100 calories anymore. I hope to improve.

Your journey sounds like mine. For a couple years I could not figure out how to get under 2100 calories. I too am 5'0" and petite. *(goal weight would be to go from 108 to 104 and see if that helps define muscles/CUT). I finally enrolled myself with an online coach to help me with emotional eating for a couple months. That slowly started to help me mentally get into the headspace I needed to get into. I recently have been RE-following Chalene Johnson and took a 14 day free course from her called Phase it up. (Honestly, didn't listen to everything daily). But she talks about how she just stopped eating snacks between meals and --- I have no clue how, but its starting to click.

I've only recently been able to hit the 1200 mark and reduce those calories and stay off of snacks. I just told myself "no" and it honestly feels good to be a little hungry and, I've been able to recognize when I am satisfied. AND I've been having better sleep. And feel more focused and clear and less like a drug addict trying to get a hit. Sunday I had too much sugar 4p-9p and that made me have hot sweats all night. Common with women 50+ as the sugar spikes tend to magnify the night sweating. Another good reason to just have a 300 calorie dinner and stay hungry and drink water at night.

Last night was a *kitten* nights sleep. 3 shirts and a pair of shorts. woke up all night --- so not fun. SOOOO NOT FUN. I'd rather be hungry than to repeat that all.


I'm babbling so I'll stop talking.... Hope this helps. Just letting you know, you're not alone. I 100% recommend an online coach for emotional eating. Mine was: https://www.kellylwellness.com
https://www.instagram.com/kellylwellness/

Yes- I actually google searched a pod cast asking google about sugar and hot flashes. A podcast from a doctor came up and the last set of points were how lifestyle things can trigger night sweats and hot flashes. Mine have ALWAYS been coming after a night where I don't eat as I should. AND I have my best sleeps when I have a light meal that is greens and a little protein. I would guess you will find the same. You could also PURPOSEFULLY do a carb heavy snack close to bed time- and see if that "sets it off".

Sherry,
I appreicatite the reply. i'm actually 5'4" with a goal of 105lbs . As a very active person (RN and avid hiker), most calorie calculators say my body needs 2050 cal per day. I always assume they overestimate, so I go with 1700 goal. I am impressed that you can have energy on so little.

✅ Tue, April 16th = started my morning with Mobility work from my physical therapist. Trying to make wise choices so my shoulder will heal while I am taking a 2 week hiatus from weights. Added on 30mins of steady state cardio - its harder than it looks. and ended with 10mins of ABS - because I had the time. Got into work 15mins early.

I am proud that Monday, I ate plant forward all day long and minus having a few too many coffees - I did great. I still had some night sweats last night, but not as intense as the night before. I had a fan on me all night - not my favorite thing - I may have to get accustomed to this.

I could have done better MOnday with having 2 cups less cold brew.

Todays focus: to have hunger before I eat food. No hunger, then its not time to eat.

Hey all, I joined the "new" FB group, I missed weigh ins the start of this month, but currently sitting around where I was, but day to day is varying wildly due to workouts/schedules/races/trackdays/inconsistent eating due to schedule being wild.
Feeling good overall though, and staying on top of the important things at least!
Had a great first-race-back after a few years off from actually racing - made my "reasonable stretch" goal for the weekend, and had fun.

✅ Thur, April 18th = (goal) UNDER Calories [/color]🤸🏼‍♂️ Elliptical 40min and 20min Mobility. Will NOT have sugar/candy today. WIll not have Coffee after 1:30pm. Going back to the Gym at noon for more elliptical.

work is slow again.

Today's focus: be @ or Under calories

...Just updating....
6 days under calories
2 days at calories
2 days above caloires

My oh my - I've been doing a lot of Plant forward eating. Getting my protein calories from mainly Tofu, or a boca/meatless burger and Beans. The abundance of adding more veggies sure increased my fiber so that "all systems" are running well.

Cardio felt great. Sleep last night was good also, I had a TON of dreams. Woke up a good 4-5times but, seemed to go back to sleep easily. Changed my shirt once, as it was damp. Not having coffee later in the day was helpful I guess.

@justagirl81 Looks like you went on a long hike - I hope the scenery is beautiful on your hikes. I typically walk a trail that is around a man made lake and its just around 2.25 miles.

...Just updating....
6 days under calories
2 days at calories
3 days above calories

Need to mix those above days and find a way to incorporate fun foods without going over