To preface, many moons ago I played soccer in college and despite my weight gain, I still identify as an athlete. Exercise is not punishment for me, it’s something I’m excited to do again and to have more successful with.

That being said, I recently hit 4 wks and doc cleared me for cardio. I downloaded a couch to 5k app and for the last 5 days have been going on hour long run/walks for about 3-4 miles. Combined with daily activity I’m getting in 5-6 miles/day.

Problem is that I get really tired in the afternoon and am constantly hungry. I’m eating about 800-900 cal/day but wondering if I need to up that? Also following a keto diet. I’ve been doing soft foods for a couple weeks and am capable of eating more but have been trying to stay less than 900...for no other reason than most people on here are eating so damn little after 4 weeks and I’m trying to follow suit.

A typical day may be:

8am - Decaf coffee w/ half premier protein

9am - 2 scrambled eggs

11am - Half serving ground beef noodle-less lasagna

2pm - other half lasagna

5pm - Greek yogurt

7pm - 2 oz Smoked Salmon, one soft cheese wedge

9pm - 1/4 cup cottage cheese

11pm - Decaf coffee w/ half premier protein

I’ve been keeping track in MyFitnessPal and you can see the breakdown. Questions - for those that exercise, how many calories are you consuming? Any suggestions on why I’m hitting a wall in the afternoon and need a nap? If I don’t eat every 2 hours my stomach starts grumbling and I get light headed. Should I be eating more at meals? I’ve been hesitant to because I’m nervous that I’ll still need the snack and will go too high on calories for the day.

I’ve also been in a pretty major stall over the last 3 weeks. 10 days with nothing, then 5lbs in 2 days, now another 6 days with no loss. Thanks for any help!

Sleeved 3/12/18, HW 270, SW 253, CW 238, GW 160, 5’9”

30 minutes ago, Creekimp13 said:

PS...I also eat a ton of unrefined carbs:) Beans, Whole grains, Fruits.. Mayo Clinic Diet. Lotta ways up this mountain:)

I do too! And I don't feel guilty about it. I will eat whole grain bagels, bread, and pasta! Now I don't daily or anything, but I will partake in some protein pasta every other week. I love me some spaghetti! I also eat fruit every day. I don't think I could go without. I love fruit

Yeah I’m beginning to think f#%* this keto business. Im already restricting enough by keeping to a 1000 cal diet. Beans, sweet potatoes and fruits might help me feel full longer.

11 minutes ago, NYCNomad said:

Yeah I’m beginning to think f#%* this keto business. Im already restricting enough by keeping to a 1000 cal diet. Beans, sweet potatoes and fruits might help me feel full longer.

don't forget your whole grains!