Diet success testimomy

[takniteasy]

Okay, here is one more testament to tweaking the diet BEFORE any other changes in training or cardio in order to cut/lean out/lose weight, etc. I had this goal at the begining of this year (ya know one of those resolutions) and I actually had my eating plan and training schedule written out and was following both relegiously. Then on Jan. 23rd I was involved in an auto accident and that has curtailed any training whatsoever due to some injuries. However, I have continued to follow my eating plan and have actually lost some bodyfat! BF% was approx. 19 at the end of December and as of yesterday it is 18%, with a total weight loss since Jan. 1 of five lbs. Now that may not seem like much to some people but on my small frame, it shows. And I have not trained since Jan. 23. May not be able to train again for 2 more weeks pending EMG results and MRI results. But if I can maintain my lean mass whilst still losing BF via diet, I will be one esctactic gal!

 

[Puddles]

Excellent!

Woud you mind posting your meal plans? I've really slowed down in lowering bf and can use all the ideas I can get!

 

[NubianBeauty]

Awesome chica!

 

[takniteasy]

It is very basic and boring, since I will only be eating this way until the end of March (when I hope to reach my goal of 15-16%BF and approx 115 lbs.)

7:00 am
4-5 egg whites, 1/2 cup oats, 1 tbsp. Udos -or- 1 cup protein pudding

10:00 am
Soy protein shake

12:30 or 1:00 pm
The biggest grilled chicken or fish salad I can find with olive oil/tarragon vinegar dressing (usually try to make my own the nite before using spinach and romaine)

3:00 or around that time
protein pudding with tangerine (if I have time)

6-7:00 pm
whatever I make my boyfriend for dinner, less the starchy carbs. Mostly fish in George Foreman, chicken breasts or plain ole hamburger patties. I have been starting dinner with another salad, less the dressing.

My BF has been blessed with high metabolism, so pasta, rice, potatoes are just fine for him. When I make his meals I make just enough carbs for him for dinner and his lunch the next day.

Additionally, I have been using Yohimburn (original) and NYC one or two a day.

Weekends, I still eat clean but do incorporate wheat pasta, sweet potato or brown rice in with one or two meals.

I think the key to my success is perserverence. I am bound and determined to reach my goal, come hell or high water. And since I will only be eating this way until the end of March, I can deal with foregoing the "good" stuff.

Hope this helps!

 

[Puddles]

Thanks...

I eat a lot like that now and have been for about 1 1/2 yrs. except that I have a Friday night cheat meal. How old are you? I'm 36.

 

[takniteasy]

38 years "young". Normally I eat alot more than what I posted but I was really bad over the holidays and it caught up with me. I have done contest dieting before and considered that but since I am not competing, I figured just a slight change in contest diet would be something I could live with. You may want to change your eating plans if you have been eating basically the same for an extended period and you are stalled. No major changes, just change something here or there and see what happens. The body becomes accustomed to routine and even a little change can shock it into gear once again.

Maybe change up your cheat meal to a different day or include another cheat meal, decrease your total caloric intake or raise it, etc. Anything out of routine sometimes changes how the body responds.

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

thats a pretty healthy diet... wheres the booze??? LOL!!

for me-- not enough carbs (only oatmeal??)...I would be starving on that. You might want to add back in some carbs when you start training again.

good luck-- hope you have a speedy recovery

 

[takniteasy]

I try to keep my carb consumption to weekends for the time being. Generally I have vegs and a ton of them. The girls at work call me a walking vegetable! However, when I get the okay to return to training, I will incorporate more carbs during the week for energy and strength purposes. Then after I reach my goal, I will once again enjoy my weekly Pizza Hut stuffed crust, half pepperoni, half chicken pizza! BUT until then, the basic eating plan continues.

Thanks and I hope for speedy recovery myself.

 

[JJFigure]

Very nice, clean diet! Which soy protein are you using?

Hope to hear you're back in the gym soon!

 

[takniteasy]

I use TwinLabs Vege Fuel, plain, no carbs and low fat (like 1 gm per serving). Very versatile, can be used in baking and mixes pretty well. I use it to make shakes w/skim milk and protein pudding (here goes the clean diet) by taking sugar-free, fat free instant pudding mix, add 2 scoops of vege fuel and a little less skim milk than directions call for. Mix it up, pop it in the fridge and it makes for a very convenient breakfast when I am short on time or to stick protein in during the day. Helps with nighttime protein consumption also, about a cup before bedtime does me just right along with my Udos. Additionally, I found that whey, although lactose free, still makes me bloat. That is why I stick with soy.

Every other post I make I mention Udos. Does it sound like I am plugging for this stuff or what?