Took a few months off of exercise/eating right

IHateMyJob2004 · 12-10-2012, 11:51 AM

After a leg injury (very bad pulled groin) and a shoulder injury (fell akwardly playing hockey) I stopped lifting weights and running for a while. Other than the occasional workout that was probably an average of once a week for the past 3 months,m I am getting back into it.

I was up to a 5 mile run at my peak. I think I can get back to 3 milers in a week or two. I can still do 2 miles like nothing. Waiting for new running shoes I ordered t oget in to the local running store.

I havn't touched weights in a while.

Today, I have taken in a bout 150 calaories post lunch. Trying to get back to 1500 daily cals.

Due to health reaons, I can't use supplements or use whey powder. So protein intake is going to be a PITA. Might have eggs every morning to help a bit.

Anyway, cheer me on. I missed alot of my goals for this year due to injuries and falling on the healthy food/low calorie bandwagon.

Just hoping to finish slightly lighter by new years. My low weight was soemthing like 197 (started at 235 or so 2 years ago). But today I am close to 210. I think minus water weight I'd be at 203 in a week. So I think I gained about 5 pounds.

Tiem to get to it! I'll probably start up my old log to keep me honest or just use this thread to post activities.

Ashenor · 12-10-2012, 12:06 PM

I like myfitnesspal.com has a mobile app also, very easy to use and will keep you honest and aware of where you are.

IHateMyJob2004 · 12-10-2012, 01:20 PM

That's interesting. They have an app. I was using fitday.com. Works fine on mobile. But never even thought about hte need for an app. Hrmm. .... maybe it is time to switch.

Signed up for myfitnesspal.com. That's a nice site. Simpler than fitday by a long shot. Going to grab the app later and check it out.

IHateMyJob2004 · 12-10-2012, 08:10 PM

At about 950 cals today. Just ran 2.6 miles in about 25 minutes. Stamina is mostly there. Just some minor cramps half way into the run.

Having a late night snack but being cautious about what it is.

EDIT: 1412 cals after snacks. Nuts and cheese curls. Had a can of soda to. Mostly upset over the 26 grams of protein.

stayfocused · 12-14-2012, 05:12 PM

Of course a few months is too long but make sure you get enough rest over all. Especially since you mention health issues. I perform so much better if I work hard and rest harder