Thu, Jan-02-20, 17:20
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Senior Member
Posts: 10,154
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Plan: LC--Atkins
Stats: 195/158/150
BF:
Progress: 82%
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Here's a thought to give your peace of mind a boost.
While you're in weight loss mode, only weigh yourself once a week.
Daily fluctuations of 1-3 lbs (which might stick around for a few days) are (as you noted) mostly due to fluid retention. Attributing those gains (or losses) to something you ate (or didn't eat) that day, or for a couple of days, is jumping to conclusions and will be very discouraging as you go along.
Once you get to a weight you choose to call maintenance, then weighing every day is a pretty good idea. This keeps your focus on how you got there and gives the Weight Creep a stick in the eye.
A food log is a good idea if you're counting something. I've used food logs successfully for many years while learning about how my body works--not to mention my brain. Keeping a log keeps my attention on my goals.
However, now that I know what to eat and what not to eat, I don't count anything. A log is not so important. And besides, measures like calories and "macros" and teaspoons and tablespoons are mostly estimates anyway. And I've come this far without knowing what "lectins" are.
The bottom line? Do it YOUR WAY. But try not to drive yourself crazy.
Best wishes.
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