My Journey to..wait, where am I going again?!?

A little bummed out after the metabolic test this morning. As it turns out I have compromised my metabolism. My predicted RMR was pretty much on point with what I was thinking (1849); however, the test result shows my actual RMR @ 1539. Even those these are all estimates it definitely helps to explain why my weight loss has been slowing down.

So, I plugged this into the HBF and came up with my current maintenance @ 2385 (1539*1.55-moderate exercise) this would mean eating @ around 1885 is where I should be right now.


The question I have is: should my goal now be to get my RMR back up to around 1849? I believe the way to do this is to continue to bump my calories up until I get to my supposed maintenance @ this RMR (2866) park there for about two weeks or so then create the 500 deficit (2366) to continue with weight loss?

I’m gonna continue poking around the board to get more info and DEFINTELY want your thoughts but from what I understand this is the way to go. Last week I ate @ 1800 so I'll be bumping up to 2100 starting tomorrow, the next week 2400, the following 2800.

Of course I know I’ll experience some short term weight gain but the goal is to be healthy right?!? Right, so I’m trying to keep a positive attitude here. I will also be sticking with the strength training which was suggested as a way of improving my metabolism as well.

Any journal articles, resources, words of wisdom etc in this regards is much appreciated!!
 
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I have a huge tantrum inside of me but I just realized my TOM just came upon me, I'm tired and I really don't feel like being whiny tonight. So Good night ya'll. hee hee hee

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Today is a NEW day. I don't know what awaits me today but I KNOW I can face it. I have gratitude in my heart because of the many blessings I have been allowed to experience. I will not allow the challenges or negative mental distortions of yesterday to interfere with my experience today. I am an overcomer. I am triumphant. I can do ALLLL things through Jesus Christ who strengthens me. I am renewed in my spirit and because of that I can run through spiritual and natural troops and leap over walls. The fruit of the spirt is active in me and I draw upon it this day. Arise in me love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and discipline.


On the menu today (actually all week so forgive me if I only post my deviations from my diet this week):

B: Protein smoothie (2 scoops whey protein, 2 serv mixed frozen fruit, sparkling water), veggie burger, flatbread
S: Caramel Fiber 1 bar, 2 tbsp peanut butter
L: 6oz chicken breast (cooked oh so tenderly on my George Foreman :0) ), 2oz ww pasta, 2cups brocoli florets, 2tbsp parm cheese, 1 wedge laughing cow cheese, few sprays I can't believe it's not butter.
S: 1serv mixed nuts
D: 3 serv mxd veges, italian sausage, protein smoothie (2 scoops whey protein, 2 serv mixed frozen fruit, sparkling water),

cals: 2100, protein: 185.5g, carbs: 188g, fats: 75g, fiber: 51g

Weighed in @ 239.6 this morning. It is what it is. Lifestyle. Long Term.

I'm excited about starting the strength training program today. On Saturday I went through all the exercises with a PT...it hurt good.

Just for my online record wanted to post my starting weights.

Monday

SLDL w/ 30lb dumbells on either side
Squats w/ 20lb discs on either side
Seated bicep curl on stability ball w/ 12lb dumbell
Shoulder press on stability ball w/ 12lb dumbell
Tricep ext. w/ rope @ 50lbs
Chest press @55 lbs
Lat pull down @ 50lbs

Wednesday


Walking lunges w/ 10lb dumbell on either side
Hib aductor @ 70 lbs
Hib abductor @ 70lbs
Upright row w/ 5lb dumbell
Chest press on stability ball w/ 20lb dumbell
Standing bicep curl on pulley @ 50lbs
Bent row w/ 20lb dumbell on either side
 
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Don't you just love that foreman grill? It cooks salmon and tilapia very well too, quick, easy and easy to clean.
 
Just love the book of Phillipians!
That is my absolute favorite verse too. It has gotten me thru many trying times.
One of them namely having a c-section when I was scared poo-less. LOL
I always try to remind myself that no matter how bad I think I have it someone always has more on their plate than I do.
Blessings Abound!
 
Don't you just love that foreman grill? It cooks salmon and tilapia very well too, quick, easy and easy to clean.
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YEEESSS!!! One of the best purchases I've ever made.

Just love the book of Phillipians!
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I'm starting back with my daily devotions and thinking where to start....think I found a great starting place @ Phillipians.

I always try to remind myself that no matter how bad I think I have it someone always has more on their plate than I do
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True indeed...
 
hee hee @ Bella's ticker.


Today was an outstanding day. The only deviations to my planned meal was the laughing cow wedge...I forgot it home this morning so -35cals. I added 2 bob's soft mints so +40. lol

Had to really take my time to eat lunch cause 2oz of pasta and 6oz chicken is a lot and when I'm stuffed I :puke: .

Was able to lift a little more weight than I posted earlier but didn't write it down. May need to carry a note pad into the gym with me on ST days.

It's official...I can now swim a half lap of the pool. We also practiced back float...very cool. Can't wait to get to the gym in the AM to practice.

Night Err'body!
 
Congrats on the 1/2 lap! That is an awesome accomplishment.
Just think once you get the whole lap down how much of your cardio can be done in the pool.
Gotta love the Y!!!
 
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Any journal articles, resources, words of wisdom etc in this regards is much appreciated!!
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I'm going to pose this situation to someone and get back to you....

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I have gratitude in my heart because of the many blessings I have been allowed to experience. I will not allow the challenges or negative mental distortions of yesterday to interfere with my experience today. I am an overcomer. I am triumphant.
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:iagree: Sounds great! A good attitude for an awesome workout :D

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It's official...I can now swim a half lap of the pool. We also practiced back float...very cool. Can't wait to get to the gym in the AM to practice.
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Soooooo cool, right on! Nice that you never gave up--that's the fightin' spirit :boxing:
 
Thanks Ladies!

Not much to post about today..no deviations from the menu....but I did find some cashew saffron basmati rice for next week that I cant wait to try.

The bike cushion worked tonight...no sore booty. :jump:


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A side effect of my TOM is that I'm sleepy as hell alla time. So, I refused to get up at 4am to get ready for kickboxing. I'll live again. Also, didn't do my 30m PM jog...wanted to practice in the pool. I just can't get that freak'n back kick for the life of me. And waassup with my calfs cramping and hurting like this?!? Anywho, Let's see if I can get up on the AM to practice some. Oh heck no...debates are tonight.

Wouldn't say I had a craving for but I decided it would be cool to treat myself to a Mcdonald's soft serve ice cream cone today. It was great. I make myself laugh...the server handed me this small azzed ice cream cone and I said can't you see I'm fat...put another swirl on there. lol ...she caught a "shaniqua attitude" but did it anyway.

I didn't do the PM protein shake cause I really didn't need the protein or carbs on the basis of my workout AND I wanted to compensate for the 225+ cals in my afternoon treat. Everything else was on the up and up.
 
Cute story!

I HATE TOM :reddevil:

There is a midnight Full Moon Dubstep Hippie Beach party tonight, and I can't go because I don't want to be exhausted tomorrow at work :( Boo hoo!
 
Only deviation today was 1 bob's sweet mint. Only form of exercise was yoga (didn't get up this morning, they were cleaning the pool when I got there and spin class was cancelled...when they told me I somehow forgot that there were cardio machines in the back somewhere). hee hee

Excited a Myspace friend and I are starting a 50lb weight loss challenge. VERY similar to the accountability challenge on this board. It starts Nov. 1st...decided to give myself some time to adjust to these calories changes I've been doing lately. Speaking of...I don't wanna add no more dern calories.

I planned out my menu for next week and I notice the more calories I add the more of a tendency I have to add not good for me foods. Probably cause I'm inexperienced in the kitchen and don't really enjoy cooking...if it's not frozen and grillable I can't rock with it.

I'll do next week @ 2400 just because I've already gone shopping; then I'm gonna drop back down to 2100. I'm good eating there (and could actually do it for the rest of my life).

Anywho, if I win the challenge I'm negotiating that a guy friend buys me a head to toe makeover with his tailor who has the nicest italian fabrics. And yes, I plan on him buying the sexiest heel and handbag I can find. That's some motivation!
 
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Great!

i really loved reading your diary... being new here its nice to read stories like yours, just because you've struggled with your diet and exercise routine, but that doesn't mean you are giving up.
i think that one of the biggest mistakes we do is sabotage ourselves... when we make a mistake, we convince ourselves that we are not able to go on... but i am glad this does not happen to you, its ok to lose it once in a while as long as you get back on track!
keep up the good work! and keep us posted as well! :D
 
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