Finesstress
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Where to begin..
A few months back I started a new job that required a rigorous amount of physical activity all day long. I begin my days at 5:30am and end (most days) around one. The amount of activity varies from day to day, as it is tailored to need. I work with race horses and spend much of the day cleaning stalls and pushing heavy wheel barrows, carrying 30lb water buckets, hay, feed, etc. Plus no time for sitting. I am constantly racing around and as you can imagine, at the start of it all I lost a considerable about of weight. Because of all this activity I am INSANELY hungry ALL THE TIME. I try to pick healthy foods, but that still doesn't stop the amount I eat. I tell myself it's alright to eat so much because my body needs it to be able to maintain strength and energy the next day. No time for weakness, no time to be sick, I work 7 days a week. I rest when I can. However, lately I have gained about 10 lbs back. I am 5'1 and any extra weight is instantly noticeable. I have been working out now after long days and trying to eat less. However I see no change and am still... Starving! All day. Are there any diets out there for highly active people? Should I try meal replacements? How do I get out of this rut. Tired of running myself down and being disappointed.
A few months back I started a new job that required a rigorous amount of physical activity all day long. I begin my days at 5:30am and end (most days) around one. The amount of activity varies from day to day, as it is tailored to need. I work with race horses and spend much of the day cleaning stalls and pushing heavy wheel barrows, carrying 30lb water buckets, hay, feed, etc. Plus no time for sitting. I am constantly racing around and as you can imagine, at the start of it all I lost a considerable about of weight. Because of all this activity I am INSANELY hungry ALL THE TIME. I try to pick healthy foods, but that still doesn't stop the amount I eat. I tell myself it's alright to eat so much because my body needs it to be able to maintain strength and energy the next day. No time for weakness, no time to be sick, I work 7 days a week. I rest when I can. However, lately I have gained about 10 lbs back. I am 5'1 and any extra weight is instantly noticeable. I have been working out now after long days and trying to eat less. However I see no change and am still... Starving! All day. Are there any diets out there for highly active people? Should I try meal replacements? How do I get out of this rut. Tired of running myself down and being disappointed.