Blog Entry
My trainer and I have gone into a bit of a discussion about my diet. The truth is, I know that my calories seem really low for someone my height. This is why I rarely discuss it with others because they immediately conclude that I need more! The truth is that… 1) With the exception of my workouts, I am an extremely sedentary person. 2) I put on fat mass VERY easily 3) When I wasn’t working out, I maintained very easily at the 1200 calorie range, so for cutting, I am assuming that my workouts are burning at least 200 or so calories.
Blah! I don’t want to seem like one of those clients who thinks he/she has more knowledge than the trainer, but honestly, I know my body well, and when it comes to food/diet, I do not fit in the typical mold. I WISH I could lose bf on 1600 cals/day!!! But I have to be realistic. For now, I am going to aim for the 1300 calorie range (instead of the 1200), and see where that takes me.
I wish I had more people in my life that were more interested in clean eating and working out regularly. It gets a little isolating sometimes. Honestly, I wonder if I have ventured into the obsessive side of being fit because none of my immediate family or friends are really interested in it.
February 19, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Stay the corse Janet, like you said you know your body better than others, but i would say keep you mind open to new traing and eating rouotines. Some times others see things that we cant or dont want to see. Keep in the fitness community and i am sure you will find new friends that will have more in common with you.
February 20, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Wow - fantastic advice! You’re right - I *do* need to keep my mind open to new training and different ways of eating. I am just so scared that I’ll be led in the wrong direction as I have been in the past. I guess I just need to trust my gut and believe that he knows what he’s talking about.