kingkeld's Journal, 07 February 2012

I am back below 80 kgs!

This morning, I weigh in at 79.9 kgs - and even though I've been here many times before in the past couple of weeks, I'm happy to be back. I really like when my weigh-in number starts with a "7". It's so much prettier than "8", don'tcha think? :)

First off, I'd like to thank you all for your input on my question about exercise yesterday. I posted it in the community forum as well, and got a LOT of great responses, links to articles and thoughts on different approaches to this.

I am not sure I really got any wiser - there is seemingly no clear yes or no answer to this.

I posted this answer to the whole thing:

Yup - it's very easy to be confused. So many different approaches, different options, different theories. I'm not sure whether I am any closer to an answer! :)

I have been pondering on this throughout the day (and night), and I think what I am concluding right now is this:

I think generally being active, lowers intensity, will be the way for me. I used to HATE exercise, and have shifted to being generally okay with it, realizing that I need to do it. I do not see myself as working super hard at the gym, but I do see myself walking, bicycling and other "low intensity" workout things. So these are the ones I can do consistently. I do them for a LONG time when I do them. I see no point in hitting the gym and then go home after burning another 100 calories. Then I'd rather just skip a slice of bread and save the time.

So, a long time at the gym when I do go will be what I will keep doing.

Now, about the calorie intake - I think I will simply count it as a bonus deficit, but maybe take it a little easier in general, once I can see that my extra burn is consistent. This will be when I am in full maintenance mode.

I have never felt hungry or in need of anything after a workout. That being said, when I am done working out I usually go home and eat dinner, as it's that time of day. Maybe that just solves the problem?

So, to summarise:

I will keep doing long time, (relatively) low impact exercise. I will keep within my normal RDI, but be a little less worried about an extra 100 on top now and then, if I know I've done good. I will pay attention to whether fatigue or tiredness hits me after workouts.

I really appreciate all the help from you guys. As always, it's a blast to read through all your thoughts and debates, and I am certain that I am not the only one learning from these discussions. :)

So, this morning is nice and quiet, and a long morning for me. I go to work an hour late, as we have a class today. It's boring law stuff, but it's stuff that I really need, so I am looking forward to going. I have packed lunch and dinner to go, as I will go teaching afterwards. It's LONG rock and roll Tuesday. It's gonna be a good, fun day.

Now, I am so curious (and slightly worried as always) about what they are planning at the class when it comes to lunch and breakfast and snacks. This is why I have decided to bring my own. I just gotta make sure to find a microwave oven along the way, and I'm good. If nothing else, my normal work place is next door, and I'll simply slip in there to heat my food. I'll make it work. Also, I will bring a couple of pears for snacks.

The good news is that I will be super low on calories from my lunch and dinner today - I should have PLENTY of room for whatever they toss at me throughout the day. I don't think I'll have any trouble.

Today I am thankful for
- All you guys and the rest of FatSecret giving me input on yesterday's question.
- Class today - expanding my knowledge is always cool!
- Long morning, less work day. :)
- Rockin' out with the kids today.
- Watching great live music on the big screen this morning. Such a great way to start the day.

Have an awesome day, friends! Life is good!

176.1 lb Lost so far: 165.6 lb.    Still to go: 0 lb.    Diet followed 100%.

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1807 kcal

Fat: 68.28g | Prot: 63.50g | Carb: 237.74g.   Breakfast: Jell-O Sugar-Free Gelatin, Sliced Ham (Extra Lean), Rye Bread (Reduced Calorie), Egg, Psyllium Husks, Prunes Svesker uden sten. Lunch: Chicken Soup. Dinner: Chicken Soup. Snacks/Other: beef stew, Milk Chocolate Candies, Hard Candy, Bananas, Bell Peppers, Jell-O Sugar Free Low Calorie Gelatin Snacks - Orange/Lemon-Lime, sugar free chewing gum. more...

2864 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Bicycling (leisurely) - <10/mph - 30 minutes, Sitting - 11 hours and 45 minutes, Standing - 1 hour, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 45 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Music playing - 2 hours. more...