I've decided to take a break for awhile from this diet. Due to a couple of reasons;
-I’m exercising more and feel like I need more food/energy.
-I need a break from the routine & the repetition of foods I’ve been eating (bored-need to research new recipes, but they need to be quick & easy meals, ‘grab & go style’)
-Last few months I have been in a stall & I’m getting frustrated with my ‘lack of success’ (lose 2-3 lbs during week, gain 3-4 over weekend) I.e.; I’m very strict during the week (while at work), as soon as the weekend starts about 50% of my meals are ‘optimal’ (I like pizza & beer,
, arrrgh, this American culture!!!)
So, I’ve gone back to calorie counting but as soon as I started eating more than 100g of carbs. I have felt awful (immediately gained 5lbs, very bloated, etc.)
I’m looking for a few recommendations on a better balance. I currently weigh 275 lbs. & need to drop to 225 lbs very quickly (ideally by 5/25, may not be realistic, I’d settle for 240!!). I started to do a combination of P90 & some walking/jogging. I’m trying to loose the weight before I go to full running so I don’t destroy my joints/knees. & I’m 46!! (I’m not fat, most people would guess I’m around 225 at first glance, I’m very large framed-played football & wrestled in HS & college).
Last year I was 282 dropped down to 254 by following this way of eating (thanks Scorp.!!) & then put it all back on.
I start off this year at 281, after 3 weeks I got to 272 & then got sick for about a month. This has set me back on my planned schedule of getting to 225 by 5/25.
Bottom line is I’ve lost focus & could use some inspiration/advice. Thanks