Today I sit at 1501 Calories...that's an actual 1501. No eating more and justifying because I worked out. I've been trying not to do that. But my wonder is...will you still get all your nutrients if you work out pretty hard and don't make up those calories? Anyone know?
Got my fruits, got my veggies, and even drank around 10-12 glasses of water since I'm donating plasma tomorrow! Wish me luck.
Had swim lessons yesterday and found a cool way to hang on to the side of the pool to practice kicks. I'll teach the boys this summer! Swam for about 20-30 minutes after the lesson. Then went to Caleb's gym in the evening and did the leg press, too. I think I'm sore from that.
I stuck with just one machine today and tried my hardest to quite while I was ahead. My knees were complaining by the end, so I vowed not to do any other machines (which was the plan anyhow). But it's exciting; I'll slowly start introducing more weight machines. I may do the leg press again this week...just haven't decided, it all depends on my knee condition. But today is full rest (unless I choose to do clams, or upper body toning).
It's crazy to think in college I used to do these things with ease, and wasn't painful. I never played sports in school, so I never really had much muscle anyway...but it's strange starting from what feels like scratch. I have long ligaments and no muscle to keep my joints from wobbling all over the place is what the physical therapist said. Time to fix it.
Working hard!! Great job everyone. Lee: eat some veggies and whole grains!
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My rule of thumb has been if I work out and supposedly burn 600 calories I would eat 200 more. I do the 1/3 rule :) I also drink lots of water as well. Eating more protein is good when working out as well. There are websites about working out and losing weight you can read about it all. I will find one for you.
ReplyDeleteGood job!
OK, cool, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think maybe you just concentrate on burning the calories from fat in food, not all the calories. I think that is why my 1/3 rule works for me.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nbc.com/the-biggest-loser/exclusives/fitness/getting-fit/fat-burning/
I figured it out just by eating food and working out and seeing at what level I need to eat. you can also go here http://www.dinewise.com/calorie_calculator to see how many calories you need to eat when doing different levels of exercise. subtract 500 to lose weight from whatever number you get. AND the weight should be your goal weight, not current weight.