Comments on: What is a Healthy Weight?

By: The Appeal of Fad Diets | Go Kaleo

The Appeal of Fad Diets | Go Kaleo — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 00:14:32 +0000

[…] Get some sunlight every day you can. Get your mammograms and skin cancer screenings. Maintain a healthy weight. If you do these things, you can reduce your risk of many diseases. But there are no guarantees, no […]

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 13:56:36 +0000

That’s what I was thinking, thanks! My OB is fine with me walking. I wasn’t sure if I should push through the exhaustion and work out. Thanks for making me feel okay with not being super active right now.

By: Go Kaleo

Go Kaleo — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 04:36:01 +0000

Oh wow, that’s a lot on your plate! I’d definitely discuss with your OB, and walk if you’re up for it. Until you’re sleeping better I wouldn’t stress out about exercise. Sleep needs to be priority one!

By: Dolce

Dolce — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 01:32:00 +0000

Amber, I am SO GLAD I found your site. I have literally been sitting here on my laptop for a hour reading your incredible posts–you and your website are a wealth of great knowledge!
I used the Health Calc calorie needs calculator via one of your recommended links to find calorie needs (TEE). I am 115-120lbs, 5′ 3” and 19 years old. I do intense cardio intervals 2x a week (15-20 min), intense weight lifting 4x a week (45-60 min), and walk my dogs every day. I’ve been eating roughly 1800-2200 cals a day. According to the calculator, I need roughly 2400-2600+ cals depending on the day…I would have never have guessed!!
So my question is, how to I up my intake without gaining a bunch of weight? I would love to be able to eat this much, and I have been suffering from chronic fatigue and illness for a while so I have a hunch I’m not eating enough. Any advice?

By: Perola

Perola — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 21:37:03 +0000

Thank you so much! Nice to hear you!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 15:36:31 +0000

I want to add that I don’t think any of those things (MFP, fitbit, challenges etc) are bad. That’s just not the lifestyle I’m wanting right now.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 15:35:28 +0000

This is wonderful! I generally skip video posts (I read blogs as a quick brain-reset between clients at work) and I’m so glad I watched this one. What you’re saying here is pretty much exactly what I’m aiming for health-wise with my word of the year Consistency. I consciously decided NOT to get a heart rate monitor or fitbit, NOT to log in MyFitnessPal, NOT to sign up for my trainer’s 10 week challenge. I consciously decided that I AM going to get to bed on time at night, that I AM eating consciously with a focus on nutrition, that I AM working out more days than not. I’ll admit that my fear is that a healthy weight for me is going to not be what I want it to look like. Then again, I know what my body is capable of.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:35:32 +0000

Not sure where to ask this, so I’m commenting here. I want to get into shape this year. I had my son in October, he is 11 weeks old and is still a horrendous sleeper. I’m exhausted every day. Should I wait until he is sleeping better to start exercising? Right now my activity includes housework and being on my feet all day (13+ hours) as a nurse two days a week. I love walking but I love in northern indiana so it’s too cold to take baby out. What do you usually suggest for your postpartum clients?

By: Rija

Rija — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 22:23:37 +0000

A voice of reason and sanity amidst the noise. Thank you!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:07:02 +0000

Thank you for this. So clear and helpful. Looking forward to more videos!