Super Active Exercisers

[KittyChick 140]

I really need advice on how much I should be eating. I only lost 2lbs last week but am KILLING it in the gym.

Did 190 minutes of exercise total last week- 150 of which were spent in spin class on the brink of friggin death.

I only lost 2lbs- compared to the FOUR I lost last week with about half that much working out!!!

The spin bike shows me doing about 16 miles per class during that hour which totals over 1100 calories burned for someone my weight according to several calorie counters (fitness pal, spark people, etc).

On ONE of the days, I ate 1500 calories. The rest of the days, I had 900-1000.

Am I eating to much?

For people who exercise intensely, how many calories are you eating?

I've started weight training this week too which I know helps in the long run but may cause me not to lose anything for the next few weeks.

I banished my scale to my BFF's house for the rest of the month. I'm too stressed out over this.

[SuperFab 689]

Sounds like you're not eating enough for the calories you're burning. I'd definitely ask a vet.

[graylola 78]

I picked up running a few months ago and when I told my NUT how many miles/hours I was logging in my week, she insisted I get at least 1000-1100 calories a day. I think when I made that adjustment and increased my carbs, not only did I lose like, 4 pounds that week, I wasn't battling a constant fatigue. Listen to your NUT and listen to your body and let the pounds fall where they may. If you're doing the right things you'll see the results one way or another.

[lockkill 47]

How soon did u start running!! How long ago was your sleeve???

[abarta83 118]

I work out quite a bit..and I always have at least one shake a day...also increase your Water by at least one serving on your workout days....if you are feeling dizzy or fatigued maybe add some healthy Carb/protien..like almonds or pistachios..avacado with salt and pepper has healthy fat and a couple times I had a few apple slices dunked in smart Balance peanut butter...another thing is.. sometimes when I take a few days off from the gym and just rest ..I see the scale drop pretty quick... weird but true..sometimes you just need a break;-)