[aimee88]

Hi ladies!
I have recently increased my exercise. My body seems to be reacting well but I feel pretty weak for about 2 hours after I work out. I was on WW but due to finances, am switching over to calorie counting. I know Im pretty short but I have no idea if I should stick to 1200 or move up to 1500?


Also, I drink at least 2 liters of water a day. However, all this water is while im at work. Should I spread that out through out the rest of the day?


Thanks for all your help!
-aimee

[WormwoodDoll]

Calorie cycling works best for me. I'd try between 1200-1500 (more calories on workout days VERSES non-workout days). Have a pre or post workout snack that's protein packed and I'd spread the water out during the day.

Also eating more protein in general should help you stay full, longer.

[iamacrayon]

Do you eat after you work out or before?! I recommend eating at least an hour before you work out, and not working out until exhaustion because that is not healthy hon!

[aimee88]

Thanks Worm...Im going to try that! I do notice that some days its easy for me to stay at 1200 and others im completely ravenous and have to eat somemore!

Iamacrayon- I usually eat after my workout. I have lunch around 12 or 1. and usually workout around 545. I sometimes have a small glass of milk.

Thanks for all of your suggestions.

[SweetScrumptious]

Yah, I would try having a little protein snack before you go work out. Maybe try Mini Babybel's Light cheese (it comes in a red wax and says light on it). Or try a handful of almonds. After work outs, make sure you feed your body more protein post workout (ideally whey protein shakes).

I would also recommend spreading water over the day; as too much water at one time can be harmful for the body. So spreading out throughout the day - your body will be constantly replenished.

I am also short and I guesstimate that I eat around 1200 a day.