First off, Linda is getting stronger and learning what she
can and cannot eat. One thing we have learned about big time is whey protein
powder. It is something Linda has to have to get her needed protein and I have
learned that it really helps me too. Most mornings I add a scope of protein
powder with a cup of milk and it really makes my day go better. Also the whey
protein and the fact that I have added probiotics to my supplements have really
helped my stomach behave nicely. And I have upped my protein to about 120 grams
a day and I have lowered my carbs some so I keep my calories at about 2000 a
day. My weight is being more protectable and with the lowering of my blood
pressure meds (water pill) I seem to be doing much better. Also it is spring,
at least here it is, and I have upped my walking and working in the yard and do
some bike riding so that has really helped me with my blood pressure and I hope
with my weight. As I have said before my average weight over the last 13 months
was just less than 200 pounds. So that is my goal weight for now own or until
my body proves me wrong. The 2000 calories a day seems to be where my energy
level is the best and it is over my BMR for the day. There will be days that I
eat below that amount and also days I will eat just over it, that is okay too.
The lesson here is to be willing to learn your own body and
to figure out what works best for you, also your body and your life is a never
ending change so never get too comfortable with your routine and habits, they
need to change and change often. The weather
affects your eating and how much you eat as much as anything I know that if it
is cold I eat more and if it is hot I eat much less. But we have to learn to
control it and except the changes we see in our bodies some of them will be to
our liking and some of them will not.
Everyone again have a great weekend
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