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Daniel Lackey traineo Regular Posts: 44 Daniel Lackey This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 28 Feb 2008 06:48 I have hit a huge stumbling block today. Maybe it was because of my whacked out lucid dreams preventing me from restorative sleep or something, but I just had no energy today. I thought about taking a nap between classes or something, but just had an orange instead. My energy level rose for a little while. This kinda leads me to believe I am not actually eating enough to keep myself working properly (if that makes sense). FWIW, I had a tuna melt sandwich for lunch, celery and peanut butter as a snack, a tuna/cheese biscuit for a "Finally! Class is over for the day" snack (as well as a bit of the biscuit dough, man it is tasty [is that weird?]), another tuna melt for dinner, and a protein bar and shake after my workout. So I think I will pack a few more sandwiches in my bag tomorrow to stave this off, but is this actually because my caloric intake is lower than usual and my body isn't used to it? Or is there something I am missing?
THE NEW ME The Master Posts: 2856 THE NEW ME HIGHEST WEIGHT 240 in 2000-2002 HIGHEST BODY FAT MEASURED-44% AT 170 CHALLENGE 1: SEPT 07-DEC 07 -LOSE 10 POUNDS-158-148- achieved new goal-lose another 10 by Dec 15 not achieved-Dec 15-weight 142.5 (total weight loss during challenge= 15.5 pounds) -RUN A MILE- achieved on-NOV 7 new goal-run 2 miles-surpassed new goal-run 2.5 b/w Nov 7 and Dec 15.-achieved -LOSE 5% BODY FAT-achieved CHALLENGE 2 DEC 15-MARCH 15 -LOWER BODY FAT by 5% ( not achieved fully but as of 1/08-need to reevaluate-add muscle instead) -RUN 5 MILES-Achieved on 1/11/07 new goal-6 miles by March 15 at 5.0 speed or 5 miles at 5.5(neither achieved and not goals anymore-may try for fun) -LOSE 10 POUNDS -142.5-132.5 (not achieved but very close- 132.6) 6 month progress -lost 25. 4 pounds -lost 9% body fat -ran 0-5 miles Challenge 3 March 15, 07-June 15 -goals -follow plan by nutritionist and trainer -main goal gain lean mass Daily goals- -follow meal plan and move every day Goal of beating personal best- run a marathon weekly goals -gain muscle to the best of my ability 3 month goals -see above-reestablish every 3 months 12 month goals -maintain all the above goals ultimate long term goal -be fit, healthy and confident with body	# Posted: 28 Feb 2008 11:22 have you ever calculated how many calories your body needs (your bmr=basal metabolic rate=how many calories your body needs at rest)? if not you should google that info and do that and add on what kind of workout/activity you do for an approx of how many calories a day you burn and then you could see if you are egtting enough intake. maybe you are stressed, not getting enough sleep, dehydrated or other things that could be causing you to be tires as well.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2089 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 28 Feb 2008 14:52 I agree w/ Jenn on calculating the BMR + activity level (do this for your goal weight, not your current weight). And also - I didn't see reference to breakfast?? Eating 5-6 meals/day, and drinking enough water, are important for your energy levels. I also recently had an issue with overtraining that was killing my energy, and after a week off I'm getting back to normal.
Daniel Lackey traineo Regular Posts: 44 Daniel Lackey This member has no personal statement yet!	# Posted: 28 Feb 2008 19:13 My BMR is about 1727. I come pretty close to that each day, maybe a little short though. I do drink a ton of water and all but I simply can't wake up in time for a breakfast.
Dave Nicholson The Master Posts: 2089 Dave Nicholson I'm basically trying to get in shape and be healthy... diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com I like participating in sports but I want to be more competitive. Also I'm with Kevin Spacey from American Beauty - good reason :) I'm looking to lose about a hundred lbs in the course of a year, and basically to just consistently get better. And I love comments and messages, so keep 'em coming! I talk about goal setting a lot, how about I actually set some? Well it's time to revisit goals... I didn't do too well with my end of year plans, but learned some things and changed my plans up a bit as I went along. During the 5-7 weeks of the year, I was able to put on about 8-10lbs of muscle, and stay at the same actual weight. The plan is to start the Strong Lifts 5X5 program to supplement the Couch to 5K program, and that should last the next 8-12 weeks. I'm updating goals as well. Lowering cholesterol remains a goal, and I'll find out about that at the end of August. Been bouncing around a bit, but getting a little stricter again and will monitor that over the next 3-4 weeks. I feel poised to really lose some weight again, so I'm looking forward to the healthy eating and additional exercise.	# Posted: 28 Feb 2008 19:16 hard boil some eggs every week, eat the egg whites (3-6) with a fiber one bar or bowl of kashi, and take a piece of fruit w/ you on the way to work. You can wake up for breakfast, you only need 10min. Is your BMR for your goal weight? Also, I don't think that includes activity level, which would probably increase it by about 20-30%...

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