Last week I got my body scanned and was left disappointed. My muscle decreased a whole percentage! My fat percent went up by .1% which isn’t much but the scales are going backwards! It was kind of depressing as I am still going to the CrossFit gym 3-4 times a week. Where did I go wrong? I instantly go to nutrition. Am I eating the right amount of protein? Have I indulged in carbs? Forget about the hot flashes I’m experiencing and the extra stress of having a family member who is sick and being a single parent. Genesis Health Clubs talks about the 80/20 rule on their website: 80% Nutrition and 20% Exercise. Other sayings like “Abs are made in the kitchen” and “You can’t outrun a bad diet” have entered my mind.
Kim, my nutrition coach, asked if I’m tracking my food intake but she warns that all the body changes and stress can definitely affect gains. This week, I am focusing on writing down every bit of food I am inhaling as well as keeping the macro-nutrient count before me. It reminds me of a verse in the Bible about writing things down.
I love this verse because it reminds me that some things do take a long time and in patience and waiting I can keep moving whether that’s exercising, making smart food choices or working on improving my thought life. My 80/20 might not necessarily be food and fitness but stress relievers and stress. Some of the stress I can’t control but I do have a say in how I deal with that stress. The Mayo Clinic suggests some stress relievers like get active, eat healthy, meditate and get enough sleep but the ones that caught my eye were to laugh more, connect with others, assert yourself and be creative. CrossFit has left me with plenty of friends to connect with and even friends that get my love of K-dramas (Korean Dramas) that leave me laughing and crying. Fitting those into my day can be exactly what I need.
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