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Weigh in is not a surprise. Vacation and poor food choices for the month of June. Exercise was still regular. This is just proof positive that you can't outrun a bad diet. Ok, not getting too hung up on this increase. I ate a lot of pizza this past month and practically had candy every single day last week. Calories for the last week have not been too crazy, but my food choices consisted of a lot of starches and sugars. I suspect about three pounds of this is increase water, but the rest is very likely fat. I've had two months of weighing in just one time per month. Not weighing in did not make me gain weight. Clearly, it was my food choices. But, it occurs to me that weekly weigh ins might keep me more attuned to eating conscientiously. I may be less inclined to eat pizza with a looming weigh in even if it does still fit nicely into my RDI. I still have a way to go before I reach my goal weight. I think I am going to save the monthly weigh ins for perhaps once I reach maintenance. Even then, bi-weekly might be a better choice for me.
This morning started out great. Ran five miles for breakfast. Ran out of time to actually eat breakfast though. My running buddy was knocking on the door at 6:50 a.m. I'm so glad she has decided to start running with me again. It really helps with accountability. Plus it is kinda hard to decline to run when someone is standing at your front door waiting for you to get on your shoes. We are planning to run tomorrow am as well. Wednesday is Zumba in the p.m., so I am not sure if we will run Wednesday morning. Thursday will be a rest day as Friday is the 10K race.
All things food: Made good choices yesterday, but got hit with some late night hunger. About 10pm, I felt like my stomach was gnawing on my backbone. I probably should have went on to bed, but instead I made myself a chicken fajita rollup (1-mission carb balance soft flour tortilla, 1/3 cup of shredded cheese, 1 tbsp. salsa, 1.5 oz of Oscar Mayers Delifresh buffalo chicken...nuked for forty seconds and then rolled up into a burrito). I usually do not have a big problem with eating late at night and I do not want this to become a habit. But, I suppose overall it wasn't a bad choice as it helped boost my fiber intake for the day. The rest of this week I am going to focus on keeping my calories low (1200-1400 range), boosting protein and keeping carbs as low as possible. Specifically I want to limit sugars and starches for the week, while still intaking an appropriate amount of fiber. I think that will help level my weight back out. Tonight I am planning to make carnitas. I will use lean pork loin, diced and marinated in EVOO and paprika, in 1 mission carb balance soft taco with salsa and perhaps a small amount of shredded cheese. My son mentioned taking me to lunch today, so I didn't pack a lunch. If he remembers, I suspect we will go to Subway and I will get a double chicken salad loaded mostly with spinach. I'm going to opt for the regular salad dressing so that it isn't laden with carbs and sugars. I haven't planned out my meals for the rest of the week yet. I know planning usually helps to keep you on track, but it seems like when I plan longer than a day out at a time when it comes to food something happens like I get a surprise Red Lobster dinner from the husband. I guess my plan is to be good 90% of the time.
I hope everyone has a productive week. Here is to renewed effort!
2MC
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You can do this, 2MC! Put the weight gain behind you and move forward with a new start. The weight will be gone before you know it. Your experiences kind of confirm that it's not just how many calories you eat, but the quality of the calories. I'm the same way I believe. Plus, it's hard to eat less when consuming empty calories. Good luck!
30 Jun 14 by member: ChristyLA
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I reached the same conclusion on the weigh ins. I developed a tendency to slack on intake because I didn't have to see the fluctuations. Weighing in weekly for now. I will slow down on it when I get closer to maintenance. Proud of you for staying so active!! 12-1400 seems a little low for so much exercise, but I'm no expert. I think I'm going to shoot for 12-14 on non workout days and around 1700 on workout days... I'll let you know how that goes for me lol. Have a good day 25MC :)
30 Jun 14 by member: Annabelle3117
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Eating healthy for the sake of your body, yes... but I'm wondering how are your measurements and clothes fitting? Are you sure you've not gained 'muscle' weight?
30 Jun 14 by member: FullaBella
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It is strange...my measurements are exactly the same as they were last month. And, the clothes fit the same. But, I do feel bigger and not in a I've-gained-muscle sort of way. Though my legs are measuring the same, I just have this fullness in them where they feel swollen. And, I can see it in my face (first place on me always).
30 Jun 14 by member: 2ManyCurves
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Yolanda--- 1200-1400 isn't a whole lot, but I can usually subsist on it pretty well. I'm basically trying to create a 1000 cal/day deficit so I can drop about two pounds a week. Unfortunately, even with all the workouts it is a struggle getting to 2200-2400 cal/day burned. I have a pretty sedentary day job (though I think walking in high heels has to be worth extra points/calories, right?) so the only extra push I get on calories burned are intended exercise like my 5 mile pre-work run or Zumba class after work.
30 Jun 14 by member: 2ManyCurves
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Hey you're doing well a little weight gain is what we all have to allow for, and as Fullaballa says I wouldn't be surprised if you'd put on a little muscle weight with all this running that you do. Well good luck with new regime and have a lovely lunch with your son x
01 Jul 14 by member: buny1
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