I was happy to find an abs workout from the Tiff X Dan of yesterday's workout. After a bit of that, I came across this challenge and all excited for it.
5.24.22
Started with day 2 40 min upper body because lower body is sore from 30 min workout of 5.22.22
Enjoyed it.
5/25/22
A friend joined me today. We did the Day 1. I loved it. All thise suitcases, staggered, 1 and 1/2.
Theres a 6 week shred II too.
This was a wonderful, strenuous workout.
We are greedy humans. At first I wanted HIIT for its effects but I wanted strength training too. Got them both in this workout.
Even though the blog shows that I have been on a hiatus - its only been for the exercise blogging. I have been exercising a lot since then. Got into intermittent fasting. Lost the weight I had gained due to thyroid. With levothyroxine, thyroid is under control now.
I have realised the winter weight gain is a big cloud in my exercise journey. My lowest weight point in the year is right before Thanksgiving. This winter, my aim should be maintaining the weight.
No body told me to my face that I have Hashimotos but that is how the results would be read. Its good in one way and not so much in another. Started seeing humor in the nick name. I have heard of it first in the influencer's fitness or food videos.
I had been experiencing difficulty losing weight. The doctor had asked my lowest weight after the second kid. I thought it was 132 but actually it was 127. About 2 years ago it was that low point. The beginning of that year I had started alternating P90x and Shaun T exercises. After that when the weight started increasing, I thought it was effect of a 5 week study course which meant inactivity. And ofocurse duting the pandemic there were ups and downs. The slow creep is unbelievable, but when the weight would increase without doing anything, I knew something was remiss. From hindsight, I probably know when it all started. In good time I got a blood test. The doctor too acted swiftly and asked for a thyroid blood test, then an ultrasound and then an endocrinologist. The thing that helped me through it was being prepared a little early with each step. One video suggested that this whole gamut of the thyroid blood test and an endocrinology visit are better.
I have been feeling fatigue in the last few months but vitamin D weekly dose, took care of that. One day I can recall when I was waiting for the day of the week when I could have vitamin D. The heights.
Few weeks before this was confirmed, I have started prioritising protein and water. Each meal I try to meet my protein numbers adding to about 60g which makes sure that I get good fat too. My eating schedule had been time intervaled with the main constriant of trying to eat early.
25g Whey protein powder
oatmeal, 3tbsp hemp seeds (10g protein), 1 tbsp chia seeds, cranberries and 1 and 1/2 tbsp walnut powder
next meals with veggies, egg (6g protein) and rest of the protein with cheese or yogurt, 1/2 yogurt
tea two times with totally a cup of milk
Other days the protein could be from quinoa, tuna, chicken what happens to be available.
Not all days go as planned, I try to stick to the macros as close as possible. Other days I could have samosas and that becomes a meal. In the whole 17 days, since I started, the only detour and worth it has been majjiga murukulu
In about 17 days, I have lost about 6.8 pounds from a weight which I have otherwise reached only during pregnancies, to a weight that I am comfortable with.
The good thing about this kind of food is that I dont snack in between meals. No energy crashes.
When it comes to exercise, I am walking about 30 mins a day in the morning. I do a bootcamp twice a week.
With hemp seeds, I am relieved that I dont have to turn to meat for protein. Also there flaxmeal that I could use.
Macros keeps the meal plan flexible for substitution. If most of the meal stays similar, logging too is easier.
Hope these tips help you reach a healthy weight and mind. I prioritise sleep too. I try to sleep early on the premise that if my body gets enough sleep, I will wake up early. I know I will wake up fit
While I know others have it worse with Hashi, wish I had known earlier that I was struggling against something tough. I could have saved some brain space sooner.
Whenever I get anxious about it all, I read/watch videos realted to fitness or nutrition to keep the knowledge warm.
strongeryou online coaching community might be something to try, if you need support.
Couting macros and reaching protein is working. Drinking lots of water too, each time I get up.
I have lost of 2 lbs each of water weight in the last two days.
Earlier whenever I tried to eat more chicken, it wasnt very sustainable for me as I couldnt think of ways to have more fat. Adding extra butter wasnt my cup of tea but avocado steps in and lifts the heavy weight.
Now when I add foods like hemp 3tbsp, it adds to protein and fat well. Other things I have added -cheese, whey protein, eggs. Using the macro and calorie counter helps too.
green peas, chia seeds, flax seeds.
