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Originally Posted by edensmom
Lori, thanks for your response. I've been counting macros (off and on, not continuously) for about 8 years. I've seen your posts and your story resonated with me quite a bit. It has been SO difficult to make ANY progress even with a super strict diet and logging every single thing. Thankfully I seem to be making some headway the last few weeks.
In August I developed a pretty wicked case of plantar fasciitis that has finally improved after 7 months. I decided to give moderate workouts a try. I switched to shorter, low impact intermediate workouts, more rest days. During that time (7ish months) I gained another 10 lbs, all while logging my food/counting macros. So it's safe to say lowering the intensity isn't what my body is looking for. When I began upping my cardio to strength ratio a few weeks ago, I FINALLY began to see the scale move.
I'm hoping to hear from people that combined programs and alternate them or switch up the weekly focus of their workouts. Anyone?
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Re: macros/tracking -- I'd been loosely tracking macros on/off for a couple years actually and still gaining, all while working out pretty intensely. Gained and gained. I consulted with Susan Niebergall (
http://susanniebergallfitness.com/ after I read her book "Fit At Any Age". She flat out told me that I just didn't have a large enough calorie deficit even though I thought I was doing all the right things but still gaining weight. She's 64 and helped me see that I needed more recovery time between weight work since my body just seemed to be going in the opposite direction than I wanted. Once I dialed in to the right calorie deficit (which was more than I thought), I started to lose. Her mantra is consistency over time with everything. But like everyone else has said, you've got to do what works for you. This is solely what finally is working for me.
Re: switching up weekly focus -- I actually do this all the time. Some weeks are heavier weights, some are lighter, some are just metabolic, some are circuits, some are just fusion, some are bands and bodyweight, some are a little more cardio based. *But* I don't change how many days I do moderate (five) and how many are heavier (two). I tend to do weight workouts on Tuesdays and Fridays with the rest of week just moderate or light. Most of my moderate days are just 30 mins now, sometimes with a CS stretch after. But I don't go over 45 mins total anymore with anything. That keeps me from becoming ravenous and avoiding injuries.
Hoping you'll find what works for you!