Just a little back ground information…
I have been trying to lose weight for what seems like forever, but this year I have gotten serious and have lost almost 25 pounds since April. I changed my diet, controlled my portions and started exercising. I have recently hit plateau. So I decided I was going to do one of those crazy work outs that are on TV. My choice? Insanity. And yes, it is insane. On top of those changes I was also diagnosed with IBD which has restricted my diet. I am supposed to avoid; dairy, red meat, chocolate and spicy foods just to name a few. And if you know me…it is SO hard!So okay…Since starting Insanity I have become really tired and fatigued. I first just figured, “I’m working really hard, it just is what it is, I will get used to it.” Well, I never changed how I was eating. I have gotten used to a 1200 calorie diet and well I am burning at a minimum 500 calories a workout. So I am pretty sure my body isn’t getting the nourishment it needs. The problem? I am going to try to eat at least 500 more calories a day. This is hard; I sometimes don’t even hit 1200 so adding more is harder than one may think. And yes, I could eat more cookies, ice cream, chips, etc. but that is NOT what I want to do. I have also been giving in to temptations. I have been finding it really hard to say no, and it is most likely that my body is craving something that it just isn’t getting.
So what to do? That is my dilemma. I could add a piece of fruit, dairy-free yogurt or nuts. More carbs? Protein? I need healthy choices, and I am really struggling with it. I don’t want to load up on carbs. I really don’t like left-over meat. Nuts can be a little too fatty (and I can never eat a serving). I just would rather not eat yogurt. Luckily with it being summer, all the summer fruit is out so I should be able to eat that.
I need to start planning my meals. Right now, I am about to run out the door in the morning when I realize I need something for breakfast and lunch, so what happens? I grab something quick. I try to grab the healthy stuff but I usually end up grabbing that left over rice, or pasta. So I am going to make an effort to plan. My husband does dinner, but I can plan lunch and breakfast, and snacks I can’t forget the snacks!
Hi Cat! Congrats on the weight loss! Sounds like you're doing really good! My doctor told me at one point I had IBS and it's a matter of paying attention to your body whenever eating something. I just know I need to avoid dairy (but as it turns out a lot of adults can't digest dairy), onion, pizza, ...
ReplyDeleteHow about some cold soups (for summer, hot for winter time), loads of veggies and healthy! Or some fruit and veggie shakes?!
As it comes to snacks, I'm really bad, I always go straight for the Twix.
Keep it up Cat! Sounds like you're doing great!!
Hey sweetie,
ReplyDeleteI worry that 1200 calories is too few anyway. Are you trying to weigh 120lbs? I would say with as active as you are now you need to be taking in at least 1500 calories. Plateaus suck but you can do this. At this point you actually need to be eating more to lose weight. Are you eating 5 times a day? I'm going to send you some meal plans through snail mail. Maybe eat more fish and beans. Watch your iron intake too. I love you, I'll call you later.