Connie - Striving for Health: upping the calories?

[Joni]

Hey Connie,

Just wondering if you're still experimenting with your calories? I've gained 8 pounds since upping mine (from 1300-1800) over the past 2 months, so I think it's time to go back to simply eating clean and listening to my body.

How's it working for you? (Hope better than for me!)

Joni

 

[Striving4Health]

Hi Joni!

Yes, I'm still working on increasing my calories. I've added in an average of 200 calories a day- bringing me up to 1800-1900 a day. However, I've been focusing more on re-organizing my macronutrients. I went from 50-52% carbs to 45-47% carbs; 20-22% to 28-30% protein; and 30-32% to 25-27% fat. So far so good. I've lost about 3 pounds since starting this, and I'm quite happy with that. I'm happier with how I feel and the increased stamina I have during my Cathe workouts.

I'm sorry to hear that your experiment didn't work out as well. I agree, go back to what you were doing. You gave it a fair shot, but it just isn't right for you. That tells me that you were doing pretty darn good to begin with- and that's something to be proud of.

Connie

 

[Joni]

I'm SO glad to hear it's working for you. And, I'm glad I gave it a shot. I've been methodically eliminating each barrier to my weight loss, and now I know that "starvation" isn't the problem.

But - I am going to try and keep my metabolism fired up by not eating too few calories every single day. I think the "one free day" (in moderation) will work and I'm going to keep an eye on my macros too so that I don't overdo the carbs and make sure to get enough protein.

Keep on striving

Joni

 

[Striving4Health]

Thanks, Joni! I give you alot of credit for working on the elimination process- that can be very frustrating. I know from experience, dude. LOL

Good luck with your new approach- it sounds like a smart and well-balanced one.

I'll keep on strivin' if you will.

Connie

PS Have you ever been to The Flying Biscuit in Atlanta? I know you live around there....I wanted to go while I was there the other weekend but never made into the "real city". I was just wondering if I missed something really good or not. :9

 

[Joni]

OOooohhhh.... that used to be my FAVORITE restaurant in Atlanta. I hardly ever go out to eat anymore because of the calorie factor - (yeah, kinda silly), but those biscuits DO fly!! Yummy. Actually, they have a relatively healthy menu - if you skip the 6 inch chocolate cookie for dessert! I haven't been in years...YUM.

How was 6 Flags? Haven't been there in years either....

 

[Striving4Health]

Arg! I was afraid it was THAT good and I missed out. Darn it!! x( :-( Oh well...guess I have a good reason to go back sometime.

6 Flags was incredibly wonderful! We didn't wait in a single line more than 30 minutes, the weather was perfect, and we really enjoyed all the rides- especially the new Superman. I took my sister to Dave & Busters and had fun there, too. She'd never been to one, the poor thing. Thanks for asking!

Connie