Posted by Deneb on September 6, 2010, at 17:24:48
In reply to Re: OMG there is something wrong with my body » Deneb, posted by Dinah on September 4, 2010, at 19:40:34
I stopped freaking out. I read that some bleeding during ovulation is normal. Based on my last period, I am almost certainly ovulating. Also I think this has happened before, but I just didn't give it much thought.
Anyways, more about my diet. It is interesting to note that I have lost my appetite. I actually have to make myself eat more than 800 kcal a day. I can't tell whether or not I have lost more weight, but I think I have and that the rate of weight loss has slowed considerably.
I still have a lot of fat. I'm sure my metabolic rate has slowed, which is a good sign (in terms of longevity, not weight loss).
One of the most important things I need to do is to make sure I don't develop osteoporosis on this diet. I'm going to start a program of skipping rope. I think that will help with my bone density.
I've decreased the amount of protein I eat slowly. I take a multivitamin and mineral supplement daily and I am meeting the RDA for all nutrients everyday.
I need to focus on continuing to eat a lot of vegetables. I am choosing to boil or steam my foods whenever possible to reduce the AGE that form with dry and high heat cooking methods.
Weighing myself every month turned out to be a very good idea. I am not obsessed with my weigh, instead, my focus is on my healthy lifestyle.
I am already imagining how I will eat this way for the rest of my long life. When I eat out I will ask for steamed vegetables and order wisely.
I've never been on a diet this long before. I'm happy to report that I don't feel the least bit like stopping and it is not hard to continue with this lifestyle. My diet is not a diet any more, it is a lifestyle.
I think doing this for life extension is the biggest motivator for me, even more so than for looks.
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