What I'm Reading This Week #23
Hello there! We made it to Friday. Halleluyer! Did anyone else get that collection of butt hot days earlier in the week? No thanks. Oh yeah, you know what's fun? When you're watering your plants and you're wondering why mushrooms are starting to grow in planters and you check the bottom and realize the reason you got a great deal is because there are no drainage holes. 😤 So I had to tip the planters and drill one big one not only in the 4 smaller ones, which was hard enough but also the two big 16" ones holding the clematises. Nothing like drowning your plants for 3 weeks. I mean for real, who sells those? I've never in my life bought planters that didn't have drainage holes. So there's a tip for you to make sure you check your planter bottoms before planting anything. Oh then yesterday, I went out to water after a super hot day and brought the tape out in case I saw nasties on the leaves. Well, I'll sp...
I don't know what to say. I too really want you to reclaim your title.
ReplyDeleteThe Mr. may be on to something. One of the lessons it took me the longest to learn (old habits die hard) was that you have to eat to lose weight. During my loss phase, I hit two plateaus. Both times my trainer suggested I add 100-200 calories and both times I busted through the plateau. (Unfortunately, there was a pesky requirement that these be *healthy* calorie additions. :))
ReplyDeleteAll your hard work with the exercise has changed your body composition, so you're burning more calories even at rest. Feed them! :)
If you're interested in a couple of tips on calculating how many calories you should eat to lose, I'll share them here:
http://www.builtlean.com/2011/01/18/how-many-calories-should-you-eat-to-lose-weight/
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/calorie-intake-to-lose-weight.php
I love your posts...I'm quite the lurker! HA!
ReplyDeleteI think the Mr. is right. In fact, since I've been following your food diaries and knowing how much you burn per workout, I've thought you could really be eating more and still probably losing. I hope you find what works for you!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your Mr. Cutting back more really isn't the way to go if you've hit a plateau, that would just make it last longer. Keep doing what's been working so well for you!
ReplyDeleteI don't know have the answer; this is certainly a cruel undertaking, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteWhat I can say however is that I leave nothing to chance any more. It's all trial and error and a lot of research (I think I've looked at every book in the library!) What's working right now may not work later and then I'll have to analyze everything again.
What seems to be working for me is lower carb, less intense exercise one day a week (like yoga) and at least 7 hours of sleep. I'm also watching the balance of carbs and protein at every meal and at the end of day, my little SP pie-chart of nutritional breakdown should be broken down into even thirds. I watch the type of carbs I eat; mostly beans and vegetables, one orange per day is my only fruit. I know several people with diabetes and I'm trying to adopt that type of diet.
It's very slow but I have lost 8 pounds over the last 7 weeks. I didn't lose anything the last two weeks and then I got 2 pounds this week. Even when the scale wasn't moving my clothes were fitting better so I knew something was going on!
What's working for me may not be the answer for you. Aunt Flo's been gone for almost 4 years now ("Hit the Road, Jack!") and that definitely plays part in what I'm dealing with. All I can tell you is trial and error, trial and error. Oh, and patience helps!!
As I said before, it's a cruel process.
How frustrating! Eating more definitely seems like the logical next step! My sis is a teacher and spent an entire summer eating 1500 calories a day (at 210 pounds) and burning 1000 calories a day. She lost 7 pounds in 9 weeks- but if you do the math it should have been WAY more. She continued the exercise when school started up again but upped her calories and the weight really started coming off. One way or another, you will do it and that 200 badge will be a permenant badge of honor soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much everyone! I appreciate the support! I think I'm going to add a little milk every now and then. I used to drink it much more frequently when I was losing weight. I'm going to do a little thinking to see what else I want to add and hope for the best.
ReplyDeletehi! just found your blog. inspirationallll!!
ReplyDeleteI think it's worth a try. I can only imagine burning that many calories in a day, but you've got to be on the very low end of actual net intake at the end of a day! Water, milk and I'll be cheering you on.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog. I am so into it. I have gained several pounds (too many) since I quit smoking in August. I try hard but not enough I think. You are an inspiration. You will figure out how to trick your body to get off the plateau. Look what you have accomplished already:) I'm impressed!!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to following you.
Thanks so much Di!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the new readers! Glad to have you onboard and hope to see you around the comments section! :)
I think the Mr. (and other commenters) may be right; I know how you feel, though. I've been tempted to try cutting calories more or some fad thing to lose as well, but that is a recipe for disaster. You will find what works and break through for good soon!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with your hubby here. My hubby is always telling me that sometimes shaking up your body with a calorie zig zag is the best thing for it. Shake it up! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll make a snack or something or have homemade pizza and the next day, I'm stationary and then can continue my weight loss. Or I have had to increase my calorie intake as I lose because lean muscle burns more than fat. IE. the thinner you get, the easier it is to keep it off. Hurray!