I've realized how much of an idiot I've been.Doing Paleo while also including CrossFit workouts I won't be able to sustain myself, let alone build.
Ill still attempt to cut down on processed foods, but I doubt giving up grains completely is a good idea...
And a glass of chocolate milk after practice always make me feel better :p
Is there any specific diet I should follow by name, or just some controlled diet you guys can advise me on?
im trying to merge my swimming and CrossFit so I'll be doing CrossFit Basics again 3 times a week which is just simple movements like push-ups, but they're still pretty high intensity which is what I think I need. That is until I can build up to Level I again.
I ontop of doing Basics 3 times a week will be doing 2 hours of swimming 4 times a week, with meets on Saturday.I can't really comment on the intensity since its beginning of season, but lets assume that it's a decently difficult swim board.
How much should I be sleeping as well?
I've never really been too serious about swimming, I've been dedicated to the sport itself, but I want to really do whatever I can outside the pool to help.
I started using the LoseIt app in early February (first week ended with the Superbowl -- did an extra long workout in preparation) as well to drop 17 pounds (or so, depending on the day) going from 200 to 183 (more or less) and it includes calorie credits for exercise at different intensity levels (it has swimming, running, pull-ups, home repair). I've been maintaining my weight loss now (with as 2600 calorie budget) for two months or so (I vary by 2-3 pounds and set my maintenance weight slightly below where I really want to be), and don't really input my meals as I generally know what I can eat to maintain my goal. I think the app's greatest benefit is educational -- you finally understand how many calories each food item really has, and you can make informed choices about what you'd prefer to eat to stay within your allocation.
I started using the LoseIt app in early February (first week ended with the Superbowl -- did an extra long workout in preparation) as well to drop 17 pounds (or so, depending on the day) going from 200 to 183 (more or less) and it includes calorie credits for exercise at different intensity levels (it has swimming, running, pull-ups, home repair). I've been maintaining my weight loss now (with as 2600 calorie budget) for two months or so (I vary by 2-3 pounds and set my maintenance weight slightly below where I really want to be), and don't really input my meals as I generally know what I can eat to maintain my goal. I think the app's greatest benefit is educational -- you finally understand how many calories each food item really has, and you can make informed choices about what you'd prefer to eat to stay within your allocation.
