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Me too! I'm 5'5" and 132, looking to lose 5 lbs. Finding it hard to exercise with a sore IT band, so I can't run. Would love to hear stories or suggestions.
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Try chocolate milk. It has the right ,pix of carbs and protein to rehydrate muscles. 30 mins later I'm usually cooled down enough to start making dinner or breakfast.
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Avoid dairy since it already has lactic acid. I also do a slice of toast with PB and maybe a half banana. My fav is to make overnight oats with almond milk, steel cut oats, peanut butter, and cocoa. Fills me up for hours, but that's before a long run, and well in advance.
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Always better to use natural means than artificial when it comes to your body. Add a tbsp or 2 of flaxseed meal to your yogurt or oatmeal each morning. You won't notice any difference in taste, just a bit of texture. Works for me :)
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I can relate. My goal was much smaller, 8 pounds, but one month later I'm wondering how I stay motivated and stop obsessing over what I eat. My maintenance goal of 1700 calories seems indulgent when you've been living on 1300. That's a whole extra meal!
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I'm 5'5" and 126 pounds. I started at 131 and a goal of 1200. I don't have it offset my calories with exercise, because this can lull you into a false sense of security, and allow you to overeat. I run 4 times/week, plus walk the dog, so I log 25-30 km's a week. I'm down 5 pounds in 10 days, so I've increased it to 1300. I…
