Here's an update from my post earlier this week. After posting I decided to make some changes to try and get myself out of this super slow-losing rut.
1. I cut my carbs. I traded my whole grain bread for the low carb bread and I only ate bread once a day - at lunch for my ham sandwich at work. I got rid of my baked Lays I usually have with the ham sandwich and replaced it with carrots and a boiled egg. For dinner, I've stayed away from potatoes and pasta and have had more protein. I continued counting calories and stayed within 1200-1400.
2. I also started adding 20 minutes on the eliptical. I've heard you burn more on the eliptical, so I decided to give it a try. Surprisingly, I don't hate it as much as I thought I did.
3. I did very light weight training 2 evenings this week. I just used my 3 pound weights and did several arm exercises. To this point, I hadn't done anything with weights.
4. I tried to up my water intake to at least 64 oz, sometimes more. I'm bad about drinking enough water, as it makes me run to the bathroom more than I would like at work.
Results:
I've had a headache several days, but I think it might be my body complaining about the lack of carbs. I feel great today though and get this - I have lost 4.5 pounds this week!! I was shocked this morning when I weighed myself. I hope I can stay on track this weekend with the grill-outs and company coming, but I am more determined than ever now!
Thanks to everyone for their recommendations and support!
Last edited by I Can And I Will; 07-02-2010 at 08:25 AM.
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