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I added up all my calories today. I am so hungry anymore that I figured I must be forgetting some calories somewhere. So I wrote down everything I ate and how many calories each item has. And the jury is in.... I CANNOT EAT ANYMORE! I am eating 1200 calories. That is it. That is all there is. I am eating all I can eat. This sparse diet is now my existence. I am trying to deal w/ it now. I know that eventually my stomach will adjust to it but... ummm... when the hell will that be?
Tonight I worked out on an elliptical machine. I was hesitant to do this. I've always stayed away from ellipticals. I feel like I am a runner. I run. I don't do fancy things like ellipticals or "fake running". I have never been on one. But my IT Band has hurt so bad that I haven't run in a week. So- I figured that an elliptical workout was better than no workout and went to the gym. My opinion of elliptical machines has changed now. It took a while to get the hang of it and I don't think I looked that cool BUT-- it was a good workout. In fact.... I think I will go back tomorrow!
I am still here.... barely! I haven't been blogging much lately b/c my two children have been so sick. Baby Jack has two ear infections. Lisa has bronchitis, RSV, and pneumonia... all made worse b/c she has asthma. I am giving her breathing treatments every 4 hours, around the clock. So I am pretty tired. I was unable to make it to my last 2 boot camp classes and I haven't run since Tuesday! (My IT band it bothering me-- but that is another post all together!) I am staying at my parent's house so they can help me out w/ the kiddos. Keep us in your prayers.
Do you know what a person on 1200 calories a day eats? Next to nothing.
I have to eat less now. I am a lower weight. I fall into a lower bracket. I am hungry. The Jenny Craig computer system say I now need to eat 1200 calories a day to lose weight. I was eating 1500. That is a big difference. That is 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and an apple. I am hungry. I knew this was coming. I am adjusting. My consultant and I believe that I still have some wiggle-room b/c of my high exercise level. Like maybe I could eat up to 1400 and still lose weight. But probably not more than that. My favorite website, caloriesperhour.com, says I can eat 1500 as long as I am exercise 3 to 5 days a week. Five days a week is usually my minimum but... I don't always lose just like the calculator says I should. I am going to be trying different things out over the next few weeks as I adjust to this decreased intake level. I don't like to be so clinical but at this point I don't want to go backwards. So anyway- I need to get back to chewing gum and drinking water. Peace!
Also- here is a picture of the kiddos and me. They are feeling better.
I added up all my calories today. I am so hungry anymore that I figured I must be forgetting some calories somewhere. So I wrote down everything I ate and how many calories each item has. And the jury is in.... I CANNOT EAT ANYMORE! I am eating 1200 calories. That is it. That is all there is. I am eating all I can eat. This sparse diet is now my existence. I am trying to deal w/ it now. I know that eventually my stomach will adjust to it but... ummm... when the hell will that be?
Tonight I worked out on an elliptical machine. I was hesitant to do this. I've always stayed away from ellipticals. I feel like I am a runner. I run. I don't do fancy things like ellipticals or "fake running". I have never been on one. But my IT Band has hurt so bad that I haven't run in a week. So- I figured that an elliptical workout was better than no workout and went to the gym. My opinion of elliptical machines has changed now. It took a while to get the hang of it and I don't think I looked that cool BUT-- it was a good workout. In fact.... I think I will go back tomorrow!
I have to eat less now. I am a lower weight. I fall into a lower bracket. I am hungry. The Jenny Craig computer system say I now need to eat 1200 calories a day to lose weight. I was eating 1500. That is a big difference. That is 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and an apple. I am hungry. I knew this was coming. I am adjusting. My consultant and I believe that I still have some wiggle-room b/c of my high exercise level. Like maybe I could eat up to 1400 and still lose weight. But probably not more than that. My favorite website, caloriesperhour.com, says I can eat 1500 as long as I am exercise 3 to 5 days a week. Five days a week is usually my minimum but... I don't always lose just like the calculator says I should. I am going to be trying different things out over the next few weeks as I adjust to this decreased intake level. I don't like to be so clinical but at this point I don't want to go backwards. So anyway- I need to get back to chewing gum and drinking water. Peace!
