11/10/12
A little over 3 months into my journey.
I hated to make this post, but out of integrity I had to.
The good, the bad and here is the ugly……
I went from 23% to 25.5% body fat, gained 3# and lost 1# of muscle. What does this mean? I lowered my metabolism slightly by losing 1# of muscle; I did this by not eating enough protein, at 126#’s now, I need at least 150 grams per day.
My weight gain was in the form of body fat not muscle. Body fat is less dense than muscle so this is why I saw it in the mirror.
Summary:
I haven’t measured my body fat since mid-Sept and didn’t get on the scale either. I could feel the extra body fat and actually saw it in the mirror, it did creep up slowly. How I eat is my lifestyle so I stayed within my foods, but I can tell you I didn’t eat enough and too much of certain foods within these foods. I know it sounds crazy, but not eating enough can be just as detrimental in some people as eating too much.
I also, started drinking 1-2 cups of organic coffee per day. I know (for me personally) this always means extra pounds, usually 5#’s and I know this.
How do I fix it?
Eat more, add a high intensity cardio session 3x’s a week, follow my meal plan more closely and get off coffee.
Making these changes will turn this around in a matter of weeks. I’ll let you know how I do!
Thank you for sharing my journey with me!
Jackie
Jackie's Fit and Healthy Life 