Last night, I could not sleep for hunger. My stomach was rumbling and I felt nauseous. This morning I scarfed like I was getting paid for it, but when I’d eaten 800 calories by 10am I knew I had to put on the brakes and start moderating again. Trust that I would be the one person to indeed gorge on feast days, despite what the UIC researcher said. This bums me out because I was looking forward to ditch calorie-counting entirely. Alas, it is not to be. Ever.
My total calorie expenditure for the day is ~2400 calories, so I’m capping myself at ~2000.
BUT! as much as I suffered yesterday, I think fasting is worth it. Today I feel incredible. I was full of energy and enthusiasm, instead of moping around because I’m a professional failure funemployed. I went to the gym and did Couch to 10K, Week 5, Day 2, and I did the running portions at 5.7. 5.7!! When I did P90X Shoulders & Arms, I did the same amount of reps that I did last week, but with the next heavier weights. My 3-mile walk home from the gym was at a faster pace than normal.
I don’t know what it is – adrenaline? Lack of food hangover? Who knows. Tomorrow is another IF day and I’m hoping I get used to the hunger, and Friday is another high-energy day.
Good for you girl! I’m sure you were famished when you woke up but that’ll pass or at least diminish as time goes on! Meanwhile, your workout sounds amazing, I’m jelly!
Thanks! I’m hoping it gets easier because I do want to stick with it.
I could never fast because I am hypoglycemic. I HAVE to eat every few hours. Good for you, though!