mattstoc's Journal, 25 March 2015

I pushed my calories up on Monday and Tuesday (2400 and 2000 respectively). I ran again last night (Tuesday) it was a night to day difference from my Sunday run. I had more energy and stamina. My time was better. Finally, I felt better during and after the workout. I am convinced that my recent struggles are a result of not enough calories in general. After doing some more research I am also convinced that I should be eating somewhere around 100 - 150 grams of protein per day. I have started trying to increase my protein level. I am not trying to do Low Carb/High Protein, but with my diabetic carb restrictions I think it is at least going to lean that direction.

The biggest problem is mental. I have had great success for the last seven months with 3-5 days a week of exercise and around 1800 calories per day. I am truly afraid to increase the calories to around 2000-2200, but everything I read says I need to do at least that and increase protein in order to improve my athletic performance and continue to burn fat.

I want to continue to become more healthy and athletic, so I will really focus on my macro nutrients, sugar levels (diabetic), and workouts.

I needed a sounding board on this, so thanks to the fatsecret website. Have a great day

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2128 kcal

Fat: 123.59g | Prot: 141.38g | Carb: 114.09g.   Breakfast: Metamucil Sugar Free Metamucil, Benefiber Fiber Supplement, Scrambled Egg. Lunch: Frieda's Cara Cara Oranges, Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup, Cooked Broccoli (Fat Not Added in Cooking), Green String Beans, Butter (Salted), Food Club Frozen Diced Onions, Wal-Mart Pork Loin Boneless Center Cut Chops. Dinner: Reddi-wip Original Dairy Whipped Topping, Great Value Frozen Whole Strawberries, Beef Top Sirloin (Trimmed to 1/8" Fat). Snacks/Other: Dry Roasted Pistachio Nuts (with Salt Added), Great Value Frozen Blueberries, ShopRite Frozen Berry Medley. more...

2335 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Sleeping - 6 hours and 30 minutes, Resting - 17 hours and 30 minutes. more...