sockerheel thank you for all the good advice! I think it might have to read it 2-3 times to digest it all. Being a personal trainer, do you think that it might help to invest some time in a personal trainer? I did this about 5 years ago and saw no results. Also, I really would like to keep running b/c I love it not really just for weightloss- I am more wanting to loose the weight 1. Because I just feel more comfortable in my own skin 20lb lighter and 2. because it makes my running easier.
sadlebred I agree. I think DH and I are going to hit the Comet this weekend for a longer ride- that way I might not feel like I am going to collapse on those group rides!
If you enjoy running, by all means keep it in your weekly rotation! Part of the reason I cut my running way down was because I was kinda bored with it (probably too much TM running!). You could use one of your running days to do intervals or some kind of speedwork and another as your easy recovery cardio.
I'm obviously biased, but I think personal training is worth it. The trick is finding a good one. There are plenty of mediocre and just plain bad ones out there. Ask around and see if you can get a recommendation from someone you know. One other option is doing online training. It's typically cheaper per month than in-person training, but you don't get the same kind of attention and accountability that you would in person. So there are pros and cons. Here are a few I recommend:
'Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather, to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming 'Woohoo! What a ride!' So every day is a holiday and every meal a feast."
Post by katietornado on May 14, 2013 19:11:55 GMT -5
I basically wrote this post two months ago. I was eating "well," I thought I was doing great, I was exercising like a crazy lady.
I finally cut the crap and realized I wasn't eating as well as I told myself I was. A box of Cheez-Its a week, no matter how that fits into the macros, just isn't healthy. Ya know? I gave myself too much leeway. Sure I had a big serving of spinach for dinner, but I followed it up with "just a little bit" of ice cream. Every night.
I started eating nothing but super whole foods 10 days ago and there's a difference already. No more sugar. Less reliance on grains for protein and more on better protein sources (fish, tofu, etc...I don't eat meat, and only recently added fish back into my diet). I had to get really strict with myself...if it comes in a package, I don't eat it.
It might help to meet with a nutritionist to give you some goals. Some macros to shoot for. The toughest one for me is protein, and I need 150+ grams a day. When I can focus on this, it directs my food choices.
For reference: Breakfast: three eggs fried in 1 tsp butter, 1 big serving of fruit, 2 string cheese Lunch: fried rice with veggies and tofu Dinner: grilled mahi with steamed green beans and sauteed sweet potato Snacks: homemade trail mix, 2 whey protein shakes
I think your most recent post with the eggs, avocado, etc is off to a good start.
I basically wrote this post two months ago. I was eating "well," I thought I was doing great, I was exercising like a crazy lady.
I finally cut the crap and realized I wasn't eating as well as I told myself I was. A box of Cheez-Its a week, no matter how that fits into the macros, just isn't healthy. Ya know? I gave myself too much leeway. Sure I had a big serving of spinach for dinner, but I followed it up with "just a little bit" of ice cream. Every night.
I started eating nothing but super whole foods 10 days ago and there's a difference already. No more sugar. Less reliance on grains for protein and more on better protein sources (fish, tofu, etc...I don't eat meat, and only recently added fish back into my diet). I had to get really strict with myself...if it comes in a package, I don't eat it.
It might help to meet with a nutritionist to give you some goals. Some macros to shoot for. The toughest one for me is protein, and I need 150+ grams a day. When I can focus on this, it directs my food choices.
For reference: Breakfast: three eggs fried in 1 tsp butter, 1 big serving of fruit, 2 string cheese Lunch: fried rice with veggies and tofu Dinner: grilled mahi with steamed green beans and sauteed sweet potato Snacks: homemade trail mix, 2 whey protein shakes
I think your most recent post with the eggs, avocado, etc is off to a good start.
Thank you so much for this! I needed it! Are you on mfp?
I cut out chocolate for lent and thought that would help but I just really found other ways to get sugar and prob more than I would have if I was just eating chocolate. I think lack of protein is my biggest downfall like the PP have said. I felt GREAT today- I wasn't hungry, I didn't get a headache, okay, well until now, but still. I think I was eating "good things" but just not in the right balance.
Thank you ladies for all of your sage advice! Hopefully I can keep it up!