I rethunk it
So, the despression of my not losing weight did not last very long. I quickly remembered what must be done if one reaches a plateau. Change up your routine. Makes sense. I have been doing the same routine since around Oct-Nov, same time that I eat, same exercises, etc. So I decided to look at what Trainer Momma had to say about exercise and eating routines, how many calories I should intake and stuff to lose weight. After doing research on her lovely website I devised a new plan. Here it is:
First of all I figured out my BMR which is 1445.125. I multiplied that by my exercise factor: moderate exercise (1.5). 1445.125x1.5=2167.6875. That is the amount of calories I want to intake if I want to maintain my weight. Since I am still in weightloss mode I figured out what I wanted to eat to lose 1 pound a week, and then 2 pounds a week.
For one pound a week I must eat 1667.6875
For 2 pounds a week I must eat 1167.6875
Because of what research I have done, and what the authorities in healthy weightloss have to say, I am not going to eat less than 1200 calories to lose weight. It just wouldn't be healthy to do it. So, 1200 calories it is. That means I will lose roughly 1 to 1.5 pounds a week. Fine with me!
I am going to eat every 2 1/2-3 hours. This is my goal:
Breakfast: 300 cal
Mid-morning snack: 150 cal
Lunch: 300 cal
Mid-afternoon snack: 150 cal
Dinner: 300 cal
I also am going to buy some Whey Protein powder to start putting in a daily smoothie to help with the weightloss process, and muscle health, and to make sure I get enough protein in my diet. Look at Yes, Whey for more information on Protein powder.
I have also devised a new workout routine:
Mon- 30-45 min lifting weights and 30 min cardio
Tues: 45 min cardio
Wed: 30-45 min lifting weights and 30 min cardio
Thurs: 45 min cardio
Friday: 30-45 min lifting weights and 30 min cardio
Sat: 45-60 minutes cardio, endurance.
As well as new workout routine I have come up with a new weight goal. I think I will be happy if I just get to the one-twenties (not that I am happy I am in the 130s!). I just want to be as far away as healthily possible from the overweight section of the BMI chart. For me being overweight would be 135. So, if I am 125 that would be great. The lowest I can be is like 105, but I know that is not happening in this lifetime. So, instead of 120 I will be happy with 125. If I lose more than that, great, if I don't, I won't stress.
Man, that feels like a lot of stuff that I rethunk! I can officially start it today, because I was sick starting friday until yesterday. I hardly exercised except for an easy 30 min bikeride on sat. Glad to get back to business.
*Trainer momma did not ask me to promote her website. I just love it so much, and I trust what she has to say about weightloss. So, this is me just following what I think to be true and right for me.
First of all I figured out my BMR which is 1445.125. I multiplied that by my exercise factor: moderate exercise (1.5). 1445.125x1.5=2167.6875. That is the amount of calories I want to intake if I want to maintain my weight. Since I am still in weightloss mode I figured out what I wanted to eat to lose 1 pound a week, and then 2 pounds a week.
For one pound a week I must eat 1667.6875
For 2 pounds a week I must eat 1167.6875
Because of what research I have done, and what the authorities in healthy weightloss have to say, I am not going to eat less than 1200 calories to lose weight. It just wouldn't be healthy to do it. So, 1200 calories it is. That means I will lose roughly 1 to 1.5 pounds a week. Fine with me!
I am going to eat every 2 1/2-3 hours. This is my goal:
Breakfast: 300 cal
Mid-morning snack: 150 cal
Lunch: 300 cal
Mid-afternoon snack: 150 cal
Dinner: 300 cal
I also am going to buy some Whey Protein powder to start putting in a daily smoothie to help with the weightloss process, and muscle health, and to make sure I get enough protein in my diet. Look at Yes, Whey for more information on Protein powder.
I have also devised a new workout routine:
Mon- 30-45 min lifting weights and 30 min cardio
Tues: 45 min cardio
Wed: 30-45 min lifting weights and 30 min cardio
Thurs: 45 min cardio
Friday: 30-45 min lifting weights and 30 min cardio
Sat: 45-60 minutes cardio, endurance.
As well as new workout routine I have come up with a new weight goal. I think I will be happy if I just get to the one-twenties (not that I am happy I am in the 130s!). I just want to be as far away as healthily possible from the overweight section of the BMI chart. For me being overweight would be 135. So, if I am 125 that would be great. The lowest I can be is like 105, but I know that is not happening in this lifetime. So, instead of 120 I will be happy with 125. If I lose more than that, great, if I don't, I won't stress.
Man, that feels like a lot of stuff that I rethunk! I can officially start it today, because I was sick starting friday until yesterday. I hardly exercised except for an easy 30 min bikeride on sat. Glad to get back to business.
*Trainer momma did not ask me to promote her website. I just love it so much, and I trust what she has to say about weightloss. So, this is me just following what I think to be true and right for me.
Comments
I LOVE whey protien powder. I have been using one kind for years and have recently found two more I like! It will make a big difference for you! Great job Alisa!!!