Exercising a lot, Eating to much and Still Losing Weight
At the beginning of February I had a plan, and as with most of my plans, it went awry. I ended up exercising much more than I planned, so my calorie intake was not enough. The result was feeling tired, dizzy and miserable. So I stopped counting and ate when I was hungry, not overdoing it ( at least not most of the time). I ate Valentine’s Day candy, which was also a no no. And there were quite a few days that I ate at restaurants without having a clue as to how many calories I ate. End of confession.
The good news is that I kept up a good workout schedule. My calories burned through exercise exceeded my goal each week. I ate healthier, worked more fruits and veggies in my diet, and cooked more meals at home.
Results: Despite my “failures” I still managed to take off four pounds last month. Which means I only have two more to go to meet my goal. Finding the right balance of calories in vs. calories out is tough for me. I want to have the energy to workout, because working out keeps me strong, healthy and happy. But I also want to reach my weight loss goals. Even though I did not stick to the plan, I am happy with the progress I made, and will continue tweaking my diet until I find the right combination for my body and lifestyle.
Slow and Steady Still Finishes the Race
-Middalia Wayman
Filed under: Diet and fitness
This is always tough, esp. when you do distant running. I think I could eat every hour (and some days I do!) but I still lose weight. I’d prefer to be about 5 pounds heavier BUT that’s just the way it is. I’ve tried calorie counting and I stink at it! I never keep up with it. I just try to eat when hungry, make good food choices, and weigh myself every few days or so. I always weigh after a run too.