Taking the Reins

Ah, day 5 of “back in the saddle.”  In that time, I have ran 10 miles, biked 40, swam 1, hiked 4…….well, suffice it to say I’ve been a busy girl. 

Ordinarily, by day 5, I’d see some favorable movement on the scale.  Unfortunately, this has not been the case so far.  In fact, I’ve even gained!!!!  I’m technically “on program.”  22 points a day, have had 8 of my 35 flex points, and I’ve only eaten 1/2 of the points that I “earn.”  Yet I have gained.

What cruel, cruel power is making me so fat?  I’m working my tail off.  I’m denying myself the food and quanitities that I want.  And for once, I’m not lying about it, either.  I’m straight up serious….have recorded every last bite for the past 5 days…..and have gained.

Am wondering if maybe it’s my activity points?  In order to lose weight, I have to be in caloric deficit.  So if I run 4 miles and burn 440 calories (according to my Garmin, which records my heart rate and knows my height, weight, and age), that is the equivalent of 4 activity points.   I only eat 2 of those…..I eat them, because I am starving if I don’t eat them.  (And I do have to eat a recovery food after a 40-minute workout, and this isn’t planned in my day)  If I do a 1/2 hour, mile swim workout in the pool and burn 380 calories, I call it 3 points and eat 1.

What gives?

I just don’t even know what to do right now.  Two years ago, it all worked for me.  I don’t know what makes it all different now?

Sorry for the vent….helps to write it out.