New rules do lifting experiences

[sadlebred]

Diets don't work. Lifestyle changes do. 1000 calories is way too low in anyone's book. Your body changes after you have kids, you may never get your "bikini ready" body back. Love yourself.

[runaways]

I think OP meant diet as in the way she should eat, not as in going on a diet.

OP, I've only done the program as a supplement to my running (and I'm planning to pick it up again after my next marathon) so I didn't really go with their suggestions. I tend to function best running-wise with plenty of carbs so I ate what I felt like I needed to in that sense. These days I try to focus more on diet quality and balance, like you were talking about, than worrying so much about my macronutrients. I will say that 70g protein doesn't really sound excessive, depending on how much you normally eat of course. It sounds like you're on the right track with what you are doing now and you can always tweak it as you go.

I definitely think my body composition changed for the better even not doing the program exactly as written, thus why I'll be starting it over again!

[gt7301b]

I've incorporated the NROLFW into my training plan and feel like I've had great success with it. I usually eat between 1,800 - 2,000 calories a day, today I'm at 1,857 calories and 97 grams of protein, I try to get to 100 grams a day but it doesn't always happen.

I think you are going the right direction in focusing on eating and consistently incorporating exercising. Leading a healthy lifestyle is more important than the number on the scale.

[mrsjthompson]

I'm going to have to agree that 1000 calories is too low, and his is coming from a former WW'er. I got the lowest amount and I lost weight, but put it right back on when I got to my goal weight. It's just not sustainable (maybe why you gained back so much so quickly on vacation?). Consistent cardio and weights plus a healthy amount of food based on your BMR will help keep the weight off.