Julie3
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Hi,
Thanks guys!
Can't believe it's December already hopefully it's a good one.
Eating is on track. My nutrition process right now (thought I'd better write it down in case it evolves) is that I count calories, eat 2 fruits per day, and at least 2 veg (240g +) per day. I don't drink anything besides water, and don't eat a lot of processed foods. I am eating approx 1.2 kg tofu per week (3 blocks). I've also cut out all white bread and only eat whole grain rolls from the bakery section a couple times per week. I've cut out sweets except for once in awhile when it's homemade. The thing I have not been as great about is salt - the recommended amount feel's so low! 1 can of lentil soup I like to buy exceeds it.
I don't have cheat days. I just try to work it in if I go out to eat (try to stay on calorie track, and still get 2 veg in and then maybe only 0-1 fruit).
I've gone above calories a few times, only catestropically once so far (Thanksgiving) but I've tried to be more forgiving of myself.
It's taken me a couple months to get this plan sorted out, but it's working for me. I don't really ever get hungry, and I don't really miss anything since I 1) haven't cut anything out entirely or 2) for me, eating some foods (sweets, white bread, etc) just make me want it more but when I don't eat it at all, I don't miss it. So, I think it's sustainable.
I've started exercising but I'm not going every day since I'm trying to ease into it. Looking back at my last successful weightless period from several (5, geez where does the time go) years ago, I can see now that I was definitely overtraining. And then I burned out. And then I blew up again. Really trying to avoid this haha.
But, my strength is pretty terrible right now, especially my arms. I can barely do a pushup. So, working on getting stronger is my next goal.
This post is kind of all over the place but I wanted to document my thoughts as we finish out the year!
Thanks guys!
Can't believe it's December already hopefully it's a good one.Eating is on track. My nutrition process right now (thought I'd better write it down in case it evolves) is that I count calories, eat 2 fruits per day, and at least 2 veg (240g +) per day. I don't drink anything besides water, and don't eat a lot of processed foods. I am eating approx 1.2 kg tofu per week (3 blocks). I've also cut out all white bread and only eat whole grain rolls from the bakery section a couple times per week. I've cut out sweets except for once in awhile when it's homemade. The thing I have not been as great about is salt - the recommended amount feel's so low! 1 can of lentil soup I like to buy exceeds it.
I don't have cheat days. I just try to work it in if I go out to eat (try to stay on calorie track, and still get 2 veg in and then maybe only 0-1 fruit).
I've gone above calories a few times, only catestropically once so far (Thanksgiving) but I've tried to be more forgiving of myself.
It's taken me a couple months to get this plan sorted out, but it's working for me. I don't really ever get hungry, and I don't really miss anything since I 1) haven't cut anything out entirely or 2) for me, eating some foods (sweets, white bread, etc) just make me want it more but when I don't eat it at all, I don't miss it. So, I think it's sustainable.
I've started exercising but I'm not going every day since I'm trying to ease into it. Looking back at my last successful weightless period from several (5, geez where does the time go) years ago, I can see now that I was definitely overtraining. And then I burned out. And then I blew up again. Really trying to avoid this haha.
But, my strength is pretty terrible right now, especially my arms. I can barely do a pushup. So, working on getting stronger is my next goal.
This post is kind of all over the place but I wanted to document my thoughts as we finish out the year!
