Thursday, December 16, 2010

I hate my metabolism!

In the month of November I lost 9.8 lbs. which was unbelievable for me as I have been averaging 5 lbs. a month. I was a very happy girl. Today? Not so much. so far during the first half of December, I have gone up and down and today I am sitting at 167.4 lbs which is 1.4 lbs MORE than I was on 11/30/10.

What have I been doing differently? I have been doing my regular excercise and I wear a heart-rate monitor to accurately measure calories burned. I have been journaling my food intake and I have been keeping it to 1200 calories (give or take) a day. I do NOT use my exercise calories to eat more either! The only difference in my eating is that there are more carbs going in AND my protein is down! Oh, those damm carbs! I am super-sensitive to those suckers! When will I learn?

Todays goal will be to get in at least 80 grams of protein! My plan is this:

Breakfast: S.E.I. Chocolate Protein Shake, 1/2 cup skim milk
Lunch: Chobani plain vanilla yogurt with 1/2 cup Kashi Go Lean Crunch
Dinner: 4 oz. of Ground Sirloin with 1/2 cup spinach
Snack: English Toffee Klondike Bar - 100 Calories (oh so good)

Total: Calories - 831
Protein - 98

I am trying to get to gym today for a spin class at 5:30. If I do, I will burn between 500 - 600 calories.

Wish me luck getting back on track!

11 comments:

Justawallflower said...

Best of luck to ya! Tell those carbs where to go!

Marie said...

Wow! You are so good. I'm such a slacker!

Anonymous said...

That sounds like an awesome plan, my dear!

Darlin1 said...

You go girl!! So much control at this time of year---amazing!

Nella said...

All the best SUNSHINE!

SuperMegaAnna said...

Is it possible you are no eating enough? I know I wouldn't lose on less that 1200 calories and I see for today you have 831. Especially if you are working out too.

Good luck!

Amanda Kiska said...
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Amanda Kiska said...

I know you'll get back on track. You can do this!

DiZneDiVa said...

I need to get back on track too... the carbs knock me off track too. I am glad that you have a plan and Go get it! You can do it! *Maria*

Sandy said...

Good luck on getting back on track. But it is Christmas. Over 9 pounds in a month is amazing. Hope you have safe travels back to see your girls.

Sam said...

Good Luck, you are off to a great start!!