Oh, my aching shins

Today marked one week of cardio - I keep hearing, just watch your body and see how it responds. Problem is, I must not be that in tuned to the small changes. I just don't see changes happen really. For me, one day I'll be like "whoa, I've gotten bigger in this area of my shoulders or legs..." Or "dang, I'm starting to get cut." I don't think cardio is going to be the make or break in my process to getting ripped down. I think it'll all have to come from food. So today I started my cut down. I'll cut down for two days and then go back to my normal again. Then repeat and 'see' if I start seeing results. If not enough, I'll do it more frequently until it does happen. I ate just as much protein today as I always do on a 2300 calorie day - 197g protein, 34g of fat and 88g of carbs. It totalled only 1430 calories. My macros were 55% Proteins, 24% Carbs and 21% Fats I talked to Nan and she wants me to kick it up to be at least around 1700. So, tomorrow....more carbs. I did okay on it today - I definitely didn't feel charged like I usually do. A little sluggish. But I attribute that to early mornings and my body is beat from this week. I took today off of lifting. Mostly because it's been a CRAZY day and it was leg day and to tell you the truth, I just didn't think I had it in me to do an adequate leg workout. Plus, John wasn't home tonight to workout with me and that would have been the second time he's missed leg day. Well, we can't have that! ha ha. Tomorrow is our day off of sprints - ya-hoo! My shins are KILLING me. Can't even lift my toes up!