Induction Flu & Update 2

I think I got it. I’m super tired right now. More than usual even, which is pretty bad (due, I think, to a thyroid issue I hope to have checked out soon). Here’s to hoping it goes away fast. I guess it could be worse. I could be having headaches, etc. so I’ll quit complaining.

I’ve been carefully counting my carbs, fat, calories and protein in FitDay. Here’s my numbers for the last couple of days:

Monday June 2nd

Calories: 1333
Carbs: 16 (I don’t count fiber in my totals)
Fat: 95
Protein: 101

Tuesday June 3rd

Calories: 1216
Carbs: 25 (lots of veggies yesterday!)
Fat: 83
Protein: 82

I didn’t weigh Monday, after all weekend of bad eating, but I expected my weight had to be up a good little bit. I just felt it. On Tuesday I decided to weigh and at least see where I was re-starting at. I was pleasantly surprised to see 181.4 on the scale. I expected it to be around 185. Since quitting Kimkins and struggling with other issues, I’ve regained over 20 lbs of the 43 I’d lost last year. It stinks… but there it is.

So I ate carefully all day Tuesday as well. This morning – 179 even. That’s the lowest number I’ve seen in a couple of months. I’m going to continue to keep eating like this and see if the loss continues.

According to Fitday, with my somewhat sedentary lifestyle, I burn 2,667 calories each day. Naturally if I exercise, which I’m trying to get back into, that amount increases. It says that I can currently lose at around 1,800 calories a day. Right now that seems like A LOT of food. If I’ve learned anything, it’s not to eat just because some number or time of day requires I do so. I eat when I’m hungry. I eat slowly until I’m full and then I stop. If I need a snack, I’m having one. I’m increasing my water, which also helps a bunch. So I’ll continue on this course until I feel like I need more. When I start exercising regularly I may need to up my calories, so that’s something I need to keep in mind as well. It’s all a learning process. And I’m learning that my body isn’t reacting to my lifestyle the way it did the first time around. At least not since Kimkins. (Oh to go back in time and change THAT mistake!)

Anyway, that’s the latest on my weight-loss efforts. I hope to have a review for you tomorrow. Have a great day!