Feeling physically wiped out... not sure why

[Tanie]

I strength train every day of the week now and I worked on abs and back on Monday, legs yesterday, and decided to try arms, abs, and back today. I was still a little sore from Monday and feeling totally unmotivated today. I didn't want to go for a 20 min. walk with my dog or 30 min. of strength training at the gym. But, I did. That's what I do. I read my credo and I went. Every day is a battle. I need to do what I need to do and that's it. Whether I feel like it or not. So, I walked 40 min. instead of 20 min and did my regular 30 min at the gym.... but still felt physically exhausted.

Last two days of eating have gone over on calories a bit. My daily goal is 1600-1900 and Monday I went up to 2070 and yesterday 1940. I think this is my "hungry girl" coming out and increasing portions just a little bit, so I am working on bringing those numbers back down a bit.

One thing to celebrate is two days ago I was able to fit into a pair of pants that had gotten so tight I stopped wearing them!!! Yay! That felt SO good.

Here are my food journals for yesterday and today so far. I'm doing much better today.... as you can see I have been using a lot of chipotle seasoning lately. It's yummy :) And the husband LOVES it.

07/07/09
6:30 smoothie, 2 slices turkey, steel oats.............350 cal
1030 tortilla, tomatoes, chipotle beef, beans..........400 cal
1:30 popcorn, cottage cheese, apple.....................400 cal
5:30 broccoli, beans, grilled ckn, pita, olive oil........600 cal
.......ben 'n Jerry's half baked fro yo.......................230 cal
Total: 1940 cal

07/08/09
6:30 1/2 smoothie, steal oats.............................250 cal
1030 tortilla, chipotle beef, beans.......................400 cal (leftover from Mon)
2:30 ???
5:30 Creamy Chipotle chicken chili + tomatoes, spinach, 500 cal
.......dessert?
Total so far: 1150

[Christine]

Hang in there... Jillian Michaels would tell you to listen to your body and take it easy or switch things up like you did... also she would make sure you are drinking enough water--it might be sodium in your food :~)

[Brandy]

Try going to bed an hour earlier tonight. Maybe your body is trying to tell you something?

[HungryHippos]

I've been having some days like that too. Good job making it through.

[Christy]

It's so hard to make yourself go but so worth it!

[Mrs. Ballou]

Good for you for going even though you didn't want to! That is impressive! I have to force myself sometimes, but I always feel so much better afterward.