kellymom
Cathlete
Over the past year and a half I have gained ten pounds while working out like never before. I'm 27, have had two kids, and am 5'4" and weigh 132. I've probably put some muscle on, but have gained two inches in hips and waist (just enough to mess with my clothes). And it's not the intensity of my workouts, I promise. I just finished the bootcamp rotation!
While trolling the forums I discovered Fitday.com, and use it everyday. What frustrates me to no end is that the calorie recommendations I get everywhere after filling in my body and activity info DO NOT WORK for me. If I eat 2000 calories I will put on weight. I go for at least 80, but closer to 120 gms of protein, and about 30 grams of fat a day. Also, I've had a free consultation with a dietician who explained that even if you eat too few calories and go into starvation mode you'll still lose weight--just screw up your body trying to do it. I know I'm going on forever, but this drives me up the wall.
BTW, I am getting my thyroid checked this month, but have no other symptoms of a problem (hair loss, fatigue...).
Any suggestions? Also, can overtraining really cause this much of a problem?
Help!
Kelly
While trolling the forums I discovered Fitday.com, and use it everyday. What frustrates me to no end is that the calorie recommendations I get everywhere after filling in my body and activity info DO NOT WORK for me. If I eat 2000 calories I will put on weight. I go for at least 80, but closer to 120 gms of protein, and about 30 grams of fat a day. Also, I've had a free consultation with a dietician who explained that even if you eat too few calories and go into starvation mode you'll still lose weight--just screw up your body trying to do it. I know I'm going on forever, but this drives me up the wall.
BTW, I am getting my thyroid checked this month, but have no other symptoms of a problem (hair loss, fatigue...).
Any suggestions? Also, can overtraining really cause this much of a problem?
Help!
Kelly