I took before pictures in September, half way thru Insanity. I took after pictures in October, after finishing Insanity. They look exactly the same. In fact, if I hadn’t dated them, I would confuse the two. Actually, I’m lying. I could tell which ones are from after Insanity because my hair, thanks to Shakeology, my hair is longer.
I have mentioned the importance of diet when trying to loose weight before. I didn’t start eating clean until month 2 of Insanity, and therefore did not see any weight loss or inches lost the entire first month. I didn’t start seeing changes until I cleaned up my diet. I just wish I saw bigger changes.
Don’t get me wrong, my clothes are fitting better, and my face is a little more slim. I am very proud of my accomplishments. I guess I just wish my results where more noticeable. I’ve only lost 6 pounds since the beginning of September. I started p90x and my weight loss completely stopped. I know I’m building muscle, I can see and feel it. I am noticing more tone in my legs and arms (yes, finally toning up the arms!), but I feel like I could be losing more fat around this new muscle.
I took a look at my food log and saw the problem immediately. I am aiming for 1200-1500 calories a day with a ratio of 40/30/30 (carbs/protein/fat). I am always in my calorie range, well except on cheat meal days, but that’s by design. My ratio, way more often that not, is more like 60/20/20!!! Oh lord I love my carbs. Well now that I admit to myself that I know what is wrong, it is time to fix it. Gosh this weight loss thing takes a lot of work and tweaking, but the results will be worth is in the end. Nothing in life worth having comes easy.
So starting today I am cutting back on the carbs. Apparently good carbs, in excess, are not so good… hehehehe I will keep you all updated on my progress. I hope this takes me out of the plateau I’ve been on (for about 3 weeks) and finally takes me out of the 150s.
Stay healthy my friends!
Carina
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