Weigh-in Week of March 10

[Tuckervill]

I used to work out without eating right when I was in my 30s. I was wiped out for the rest of the day. I can't do that again. I just got back from a bike ride, during which I stopped for a half an hour to help Animal Control catch two stray dogs at our ballpark. Lots of running. (We got one--they've been on the lamb for 4 months!) I am STARVING, even thought I ate a bowl of Kashi before I left.

On the other hand, I'm not feeling happy with my progress. Nine lbs since the last day of December, and on sparkpeople the chart shows I should be further ahead (if I were losing 2 lbs a week). While I was changing my habits, I was happy to just see a little progress, but I'd like to "catch up" to that rate and see a little more acceleration. So I'm thinking about starting a streak of exercising every day, and tightening up my calorie intake (I estimate a lot). Five weeks before my trip to Oregon. Can I lose 10 lbs by then?

Karen

[horsemom]

Karen wrote: >>Five weeks before my trip to Oregon. Can I lose 10 lbs by then?<<

You can do it, Karen!! I try to eat a couple poached eggs for breakfast - the protein seems to hold me longer than carbs, then I don't eat lunch until later in the day. Sometimes I just eat a handful of nuts and an apple on the way to work. Remember to drink lots of water to fill you up and keep things flowing!!

Good for you - helping with the dogs!

Laura

[Tuckervill]

Thanks, Laura!

I can do it!!!

Karen

[LBTC]

I've read a little about doing the early morning before breakfast intense workout. Apparently it does burn fat stores very well. From what little I actually know, I think this can work, but I think you should eat healthy food including some protein within 30 minutes of finishing to replenish glycogen stores. Your muscles will thank you! Make sure you eat just the right amount of calories and don't over do it....I think you can still lose weight this way! You can do this!!!

Hugs and very light butterflies!
~T~

[kelownagirl]

i need to try that. I/m not much of a morning person and since riding is my preferred form of cardio, I can't see myself getting on my bike before breakie. But... I will try it.

[LBTC]

Definitely try it on a day you don't have to work! But, yes, I believe you can do it! At least once a week!

H&B
~T~

[GLC1968]

I don't weigh in until Friday or Saturday, so all week I watch this thread to see how everyone is doing while I wait to post my update. You all are so inspiring!!

Today I'm down another pound to 152.8. At this rate (1 lb a week) I have a shot at getting to 145 by my century. That would be very nice!

And not to be the lone dissenter, but I've heard that the morning exercise thing is a lark. You can't force your body to burn fat stores over glycogen any more than you can lose weight from one particular spot. Yes, if you have no glycogen stores, your body burns fat. But if you don't have any strength or energy, than it's possible that you don't work as hard, and you burn less overall. I think the smartest time to workout is when it fits into your schedule and when you will be most consistent about it. If you HATE morning workouts, forcing yourself to do them isn't really doing yourself any good.

But...what do I know...I'm still almost 20 lbs over-fat.