I'm a happy mom of 3 boys living in a tightly-knit community of downtown Toronto. I'm a long-time runner but I've recently decided to give my poor knees a break so I am trying new, lower-impact cardio.
My weight has fluctuated throughout my adult life from 115 to my current high of 137. I recently had a body composition analysis at my gym and the numbers were stark. Although I think the numbers for my body fat percentage and my base metabolic rate were were inflated. I believe they were made to appear extreme to pressure or scare me into pruchasing a $2000 package of personal training session, the numbers are serious enough to push me into action.
I am an avide DIYer and I have decided I can DIY my own fitness and body recomposition. I started with the New Rules of Lifting for Women for a weight program about a month ago, and starting this week I am following the nutrition advice in Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle. In January, 2015 I will start the Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle weight training program, too. Armed with good information and determination, I can do this.
I will eat clean with 20% calories from fat, 40% from carbs, and 40% from lean protein. These numbers may fluctuate but overall I will aim to have higher protein and lower carbs. My total caloric intake per day is 1400-1500 calories.
Staying out of my cupboards to avoid starchy, processed foods will ensure I am healthy.
My goal is to lose 17 pounds of fat. I will lose 5 pounds in November, 5 pounds in December, 4 pounds in January, and 3 pounds in February to reach my goal weigh of 120. In March, April, and May I will refocus my fitness efforts to gain a total of 5 pounds of muscle.
Thanks so much for reading.
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