[ValRock]

Keep reminding yourself that a good result is only a good result if you FEEL GOOD! I don't think I'd feel motivated to do any of this if I didn't feel awesome as a result . The weight coming off is certainly bonus but feeling amazing is the main point, to me at least .

Hang in there!

[Riestrella]

Originally Posted by Eurus

1700 calories, and you are still losing weight? Woah, thats pretty good. Cant complain about that. I guess Im just eating too little then. I just dont feel like I can slow down tho, or eat more. Guess Im getting kinda addicted to this whole thing. I think Im going to start with adding a rest day to my week. And then just take it from there.

Yes, I've been eating this way since August last year and I'm down to the 45 lbs lost mark, so it's been working! As soon as I took exercise seriously I knew I wanted to fuel my body so I felt alive and energetic - and so I could cope with the exercise too. I did research and a lot of sources said eating more was the key, even though it sounds crazy for those wanting to lose weight, but hey - I'm living proof it works. My actual amount I'm supposed to be eating is like 2200 calories, but that's a 5 meal a day plan so I cut it down to around 1700 for 3 meals and it works for me.

The idea of this method is is that you should never go hungry. I eat 1700 of generally healthy food - fruit, veg, wholegrain foods - I only drink water. Treats come here and there, because I want to LIVE still, but on the whole the exercise I do balances out and I lose weight.

You don't need to slow down your exercise, just eat more. You need a good balanced diet, they tend to say 40% carbs 40% protein and 20% fat is a good ratio. But you need protein with all that exercise you're doing - I'm not talking about those shakes - I mean real protein food! I do think you should add 1 rest day, because it gives your body time to recover.

This planner is great to see what you should be getting of each food group in a week. I'd take the calorie intake with a pinch of salt, but it's still a good clear guide on what a balanced diet looks like
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/supertr...ood-plans.html

[ErBear]

If you're worried about a day off making you less motivated, maybe try just light exercise and heavy stretching 1-2 days a week. Maybe just stretch out your kinks and take a walk when you're supposed to exercise. That way, the time that you usually exercise is filled and you still feel the accomplishment of doing something. Just a thought. Good luck!!

[Princess of the KING]

Like everyone has already said make sure you have a rest day. When I first started working out and eating right I would be EXHAUSTED after a workout. I would literally have to take a 2-3 hour nap because I couldn't hold my eyes open. I realized I wasn't eating enough. Maybe log what you eat for a week or so just to make sure you are getting enough?

[Eurus]

Thanks guys. You are all very helpful. I am feeling a little bit better. Im also starting to think that I have some kinda allergy, and that its getting worse when I am at work. So I think it might've been something else thats the reason to why I was feeling like that.

But anyway. I ended up having two rest days last week. I ate more. And Im starting at a new job today. So I know for sure I am now going to be exhausted for atleast a week anyway. But I decided to change up a bit what I am eating, so Im sure its going to get better