Don't know what stopped me from posting. It's like I just forgot!
Day 42: (Tuesday) I was attempting to eat more calories...but I've noticed it's harder to eat "more" when you're eating the right things, and since having come up from 1500. I did Body Pump that day, so lots of weights, so was trying to feed my muscles a bit more. I landed at 1908. FINALLY doing better at getting all my veggies and fruits and water.
Day 43: Swam, but it was cut short because you're not allowed to swim during the aeroboics class. Ate about 1827 and was able to get a little rum and coke in there! Realized that what the restaurant gives is really too much for me. I don't drink alcohol much so an ounce or 2 of each is plenty. HA! I'm kinda wondering about my fat intake. Since starting body Pump I really don't feel like I'm "slimming" down much....which of course I'm building muscle so maybe I'm obviously not "slimming" myself. But i sure would like to fit in my jeans.
Unfortunately, I know building up muscle to protect my joints...mainly my knees will ensure that in the future I CAN adequately exercise well.
So....in essence, lifting weights now, is the prerequisite for ability in the future, and also part of the on-going lifestyle change all together.
So...I guess once again I run smack dab into the face of patience. Patience is the Key...and honestly, I'm not going to see the past 2.5 years of of laziness, stress, and plain ignoring melt away from my body in a mere 6 weeks.
I gotta keep going, because it's a lifestyle change. My overall health is just as important, if not more, honestly, than my mere "physique." Gotta keep going.
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you are doing great, keep it up!
ReplyDeleteI hear you on the patience thing - I get frustrated every week because I am not losing ten pounds a day hahahah - but if you look back at what is being lost over the period of time and average it out - it is actually right on schedule - you will tone up in time no worries - don't worry about the weight.
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