As Suspected :D - Tip For Those Not Losing Weight
Last week I worked out like a dog and ended up with a 1.4lbs gain. SO, I suspected my calories were too low. I hadn’t been diligently counting my calories. Call it Too busy, Or Too Lazy…probably a bit of both ;). Anyway…I took a day or so to see how I was eating. Sure enough…I was only consuming between 1000-1200 calories 
This week I jumped back on the wagon and started counting EVERYTHING I put into my mouth and put my calories where they should be (an average of 1800-2000). I lost 1.1lbs this week 
It doesn’t sound like much BUT…when you consider the fact that my TOM is due on Monday (just 2 days after weigh in)….that’s something to celebrate! I normally gain or maintain close to my TOM.
So…for those that are eating 1200 cals, exercising, and NOT losing weight? I’m posting this for you! Most of us have heard this so much it becomes a bit redundent but for those that don’t know….you need to eat to support your workouts! When you’re not eating your body becomes VERY efficient at how it burns energy. It will slow down your metabolism to conserve energy. If that’s not bad enough….your body will also canoblize and take from your muscle to get the energy it needs :(. This is VERY undesirable! For every 1lb of muscle, your body will burn an additional 50 calories a day just sitting on your butt. The more lean muscle tissue we have.,..the higher our metabolism. Don’t cheat yourself guys!!! EAT! Count your calories and exercise. You’ll have a higher success rate AND you’ll be more likely to keep the weight off once you’ve lost it ;).
Great job on your loss this week!!! Yay!
Thank you, too, for the tips. Have a great Sunday! Trish
Thanks Trish
Its hard to find that balance sometimes…glad you found it and got that loss!! Great work
What a great post, inspirational, with some very good advice. Well done on your loss and taking the time to find what you needed to do.
Thanks for the support!!
This is so true!! Your body goes into starvation mode! Good job on your loss!
wtg, thanks for the advise….you need all the energy you can get….ZH5 for your accomplishments
Thanks for the post I’m one of those frustrated people and have upped mine already so I can’t wait to see what happens next week. It’s like a soap opera where they leave you on edge till tomorrow, but I have to wait a week boo lol… Congrats on your loss especially since TOM seems to be looming for you.