So I was just running a little test on how much of an influence food makes on weight loss results! (actually I was just really hungry and out of whack and couldn't stop eating for 3 weeks straight)!!! I have been exercising 6-7 days a week for 30-120 minutes a day (most days were 30-50 minutes) at a medium to high intensity (still following my RevAbs plan plus Turbo Kick and PUMP). I have been eating good food (very little processed food, minimal added fats or sugars) just LOTS of it! I have been constantly hungry and I was finding myself searching through the freezer, fridge and pantry for snacks. I found nuts (unsalted), cookies (whole wheat), low fat vanilla and plain yogurt, cereal, P90X protein bars, fruit! My saving grace has been that I don't have a plethora of unhealthy foods in my home. I have been drinking my Shakeology plus having salads and lots of veggies too.
What has eating large volumes of even healthy food for 3 weeks done to me?
I have gained back the 4 pounds I lost in the first week of RevAbs plus an extra 3 pounds (and I think it is all on my belly)!
I have felt tired and lethargic (yet when I force myself to exercise I have plenty of energy to get it done), I just don't FEEL my usual energetic self.
I have been moody and grumpy (although that could have something to do with my daughter being very temperamental lately).
It has set me back from where I want to be!
People see me as a fit person who eats well, exercises and has no challenges to be that way! The truth is, I have many challenges! I love cupcakes, I love chocolate, I love pizza, but do you know what I love more? I LOVE my clothes fitting nicely without being tight around my belly, I LOVE wearing a dress without control top pantyhose underneath, I LOVE being proud of showing my arms in a sleeveless dress or shirt...and most of all I LOVE feeling strong, healthy and powerful! I love how I feel after a good workout because I have found workouts that I truly enjoy!
So yes! I make sacrifices to be and feel healthy, and writing this has actually inspired me to refocus back on my nutrition because dang, my pants were snug this morning and I HATE that!
Please read my posts, join me on Facebook and on my Get Fit With Nicola page on FB! I will be following some nutrition plans on the Beachbody site which you can find by joining as a club member, or you can just join for FREE and contact me through the site and I would love to help you too! I will also be posting some of my favorite meals I uncover in the nutrition guides from some of the Beachbody programs I have at home! March is well under way and summer is right around the corner! I am ready to bring it, will you join me?
