Weight Gain/Loss

[kateveedub]

I know that learning this lifestyle (I'm trying to stop thinking of it as just a diet) is not just about weight loss, but I am going to admit that it is a big motivating factor for me.

Anyhow, I have noticed in the last week that I feel like I'm eating all the time, and since it is such a new regimen, as far as types of food and frequency, I have to admit that I worry somewhat about gaining weight, or at least not losing any. Does anyone have any thoughts about this? Should I be counting calories while eating this way, just like I have normally? (at times)

I'd like to know what others are experiencing or have experienced.

[aidan]

I feel the same way -- hungry all the time -- at times I will suddenly feel ravenous and get really irritable. I'm trying to learn to snack smart. I sometimes have fruit and nuts or a carrot with some avocado/guacamole. And I'm really trying to get more rest.

I'd like to lose weight, too, but haven't really noticed a difference since starting back to CF and starting the paleo challenge (although it hasn't even been two weeks). I'm trying to look at it more as improving my overall body composition than just losing weight -- getting stronger, living longer and feeling better each day. But I think my body must still be in a bit of shock. I don't have a scale, but I do hope to one day fit back into my pre-pregnancy clothes :-) I think it may take some time for a body to adjust and will become more efficient at burning fat as it does -- that's my hope, anyway :-)

[ethanf]

Outside of some specific impacting health condition, change in body composition is a significant motivator for folks to try to eat with paleo guidelines. Be gentle with yourself. It is o.k. to want to change how you look. You will note I said body composition, not weight. Don't short circuit your progress by getting on a scale. With your crossfit training and change in eating, you might not lose as many pounds on a scale as you "think you should", but your body composition will move in a positive direction. As long as you look, feel, perform better that is what counts.

Trying to count calories is not recommended. Just trying to keep the "crap" out of your daily feeding is taking on alot for most folks. Adding a layer of neurosis (counting, weighing/measuring food) is not good for most peoples mental health at this point.

It takes a few weeks for your body to switch over to mostly utilizing fats for energy as opposed to carbs, be patient.

If, after six weeks or so, you feel that body composition changes are not happening you can run through this review progression :

1) Am I getting enough SLEEP! Lack of sleep can really derail progress
2) are stress levels moderated. Not always possible, but these definately are a big piece of the puzzle
3) If you have been sticking to the basic guidelines of lean meats, nuts, and seeds, lots of veggies/fruits and body comp is plateaued, you might fine tune. Are you eating loads of nuts for your fats? Back off and replace with coconut, etc. Are you getting most of your carbs from fruits? Cut back on the fruit and learn to love veggies. Get your carbs down to 50-100grams per day. Many people eat to many carbs and thus body comp plateaus.
4) Are you eating enough protein and good fat? This is essential for body comp. Protein (between .07 and 1.0 gram per pound) and good helping of appropriate fat provide satiety.
5) keep a positive attitude and use the resources at Crossfit Asheville. Others have been down this path


* If you need to log your food, www.fitday.com is a solid way to go

In closing I will quote Coach Randy, "if it was easy, everyone would do it!"

Cheers,
Ethan

[Katie Nery]

I came across this article in 'Mark's Daily Apple' today and think it's right on.
www.marksdailyapple.com/17-reasons-youre-not-losing-weight/#more-10364
I read this 1 month into my strict 90 days and agree that it has taken my body a month to get used to paleo eating, and suspect that the real changes lie in the months ahead. I do use a scale against everybody's recommendations but remind myself that I've gained a lot of muscle in the last year. When I was running 8 miles a day, 7 days a week, my weight was very low, but I remember going to PetSmart and struggling to haul a 40 lb. bag of dog food to my car.

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