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Week 12: Learning to Love Myself

8/27/2014

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STATS:

Date                 Weight (lb)           BF%              Protein (g)          Carbs         Fat          Total Cal
8.27.14            111.5                    16.4                117                     181              38           1,534 (+58)
8.20.14            111.5                    15.7                117                     171              36           1,476 (+58)**
8.13.14            110                        16.0               117                     161              34           1,418 (+58)
8.6.14              110                        15.7               117                     151              32           1,360 (+58) 
7.30.14            109.5                    15.5                117                     141              30           1,302 (+58)
7.23.14            110.5                    15.7                117                     131              28           1, 244 (+18)
7.16.14            109                        15.0               117                     131              26           1,226 (+58)
7.9.14              109                        14.9               117                     121              24           1,168 (+49)
7.2.14              110                        15.6               117                     111              23           1,119 (+49)
6.25.14            110.5                     15.4               117                     101              22           1,070 (+40)
6.18.14            110                        16.1               117                      91               22           1,030 (+43)
6.11.14            112.5                     16.8               117                      81               20           987 (+40)*
START                                                                   117                      77               19            947

Super interesting stuff. I came back from vacation having gained 2 lbs and have already lost 1 lb in 2 days from eating last week's 117/171/36 macros. Remember, last week's stats were based off of an AVERAGE of pre and post vaycay BF% and weight. Therefore, since I am losing weight eating last week's macros, I will continue to add in 10C and 2F this week. I think eating a little more on vacation possibly raised my metabolic rate more than usual. That is pure speculation, but it would explain why I am now losing weight on last week's macros. And that's a beautiful thing!! :)

Now I am over 1,500 calories! On this day three months ago, I was eating less than 1000 calories. Before that, I was eating 700 calories a day for 6 years straight. It still feels like a dream come true.

I will definitely keep an eye on my BF% as it seems to be slowly increasing. That's just how it goes with a reverse diet and I'm cool with it. I will be able to easily cut off any "fluff" once I get my calories crazy high. Dieting at that point will be like a pre-reverse diet binge ;P! Seriously, it's insane! I just FEEL so amazing right now. I have so much energy, I have confidence in who I am, and for the first time in my life I can honestly say that I love myself exactly how God made me--heart, soul, mind and body. That is what defines me, not a number on a scale or body fat percentage. It's such a liberating state of being.

Today may be a double-posting day as I will attempt to get my "Metab Rehab" section up for ya! My goal with this little guide is to help as many people as I can to rehabilitate their metabolisms--to eat a ton more and not gain weight! So… BRB. ;)

- C


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Barbara
9/14/2014 11:39:57 pm

I've been reading your blog and I have to say, I'm so impressed by your progress, mentally and emotionally!

I struggle with mild bulemia (I can't do the throw up thing if it wasn't just IMPOSSIBLE for me to do so, and I don't overtrain because I truly feel empowered in the gym.) where I tend to overeat and see food as a solution to my problems. Going to therapy this week to make a long-term plan to develop a better relationship with food. Just read the interview with Mr. Norton and I wonder if I should count macros if I have trouble with food. Sometimes, I'd go over my macros and then I'd feel like all is lost and binge.
Since you have had the opposite problem (not eating enough), could you relate nonetheless? Have you tried therapy or did you go at it on your own?

PS I'm in Nashville as well!!

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Cait link
9/18/2014 09:39:14 pm

Hi Barbara! :)

I think therapy is a great idea to develop a long-term plan and get a better relationship with food… and ultimately get your mind in the right place maybe before tracking macros. I love what Dr. Norton said in his advice on those needing help when binging/restricting behaviors might impede reverse dieting progress. :) I agree with what he said 100%!!

I personally never went to therapy. I guess I kind of "treated" my own eating disorder with reverse dieting. I never was an extreme binger though -- mainly just anorexia. :) Let me know if I can ever help you in any way! That's awesome that you live in Nashville too! I love this city!

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