Here is my diet..What do you think???

[AngMc]

Although this site isn't scientific, it gives a good 'intro' to carbs in yogurt. If I come across anything more offical I will post it....Ang

www.lowcarbluxury.com/yogurt.html

Sorry, I don't know how to make links. I'm computer dumb!

 

[TNeuf]

Does it matter if it's "nonfat", "low fat" or "original, normal fat"? No. This will affect the texture a bit, but on this diet, you can eat any fat content product. Your preference rules here

From this quote on that site I take it that this is about what yogurt is acceptable on whatever diet they're talking about. I'm just letting you know that there is a difference between how fat free and full fat dairy products react in your body. I'm not saying yogurt has no beneficial properties. My children eat full fat organic goat's milk yogurt. I take probiotics daily but only eat yogurt every now and then.
You initially asked about how your diet looked for "cutting" and I was just making a suggestion on dropping the fat free yogurt if that is what you're intending to do. Additionally, when you say "cutting", I assume you mean getting hard, defined muscle? Diet is the big part of the equation, but if you're not lifting at all, I don't see how it's possible.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Moral of the story here is EVERYTHING in moderation. The yogurt can stay, even while cutting, but NOT everyday. Have it 2-3 times a week.

I don't know what kind of yogurt you ladies are discussing, but remember, ANYTHING processed is usually a no-no while cutting. A true clean idet is as minimal as possible. Things that are low/no fat and in a package USUALLY are processed to get there, but not always. Your list of ingredients on the container should be as short as possible, with words you understand.

 

[AngMc]

Actually I posted that link to back up my info about yogurt and carbs and nutritional info supplied by companies. I KNOW I can't eat full fat or normal fat yogurt. You asked for sources in support of my post on yogurt and carbs. Yes that link provided more info than that we were talking about, but that was not what I was concerned with. I will make sure my future posts are more clear. I make my own yogurt with skim milk. I add bacterial cultures from the last batch to make the new. Is this concidered processed food? I use organic milk and yogurt to make my own.

 

[Millie]

I just reread one of your previous posts.
So, your training only consists of walking 5 days a week?

Is there any way you can add weight lifting to that?

Also, I estimated your daily cals to be around 1300. This is a little low IMO. At least start off with 10 x body weight, which for you should be around 1500.

 

[AngMc]

Hi Millie

Actually I am not lifting right now because I am finishing my last year at university and I have papers and presentations ect. The not lifting is only temporary. I walk to school and home 5 days a week not only for cardio but because walking clears my head of all the stress. After exams I will focus on lifting again and decrease the cardio.

I just figured out that I take in 1410-1480 calories a day. That is just less than 10X my body weight. I'm hoping that shouldn't be too low. Thanks...Ang

 

[AngMc]

Wow...I just noticed how much I use the word actually. Note to self...

 

[Millie]

In this case, I do not think you can expect any drastic results.

You really need to add more EFA's, like UDO's, fish oil, flax. The walnuts are not enough. The EFA's will also be beneficial for your studying.

Also, you should eat more solid foods. I understand your vegetarian restrictions, but check out the threads that velvett posted for more ideas.

Try and even out your calories in the meals, for example eat 6 meals per day of 250 cals each.

 

[beachdog]

Hi. Not sure if it was already mentioned, but cottage chz has less carbs than yogurt.
I was a vegetarian when I went to college my first year. Quite a challenge and really affects training. I was training for a marathon then and my body took a beating.
I did run the marathon and was happy with my results, but I packed on a lot of weight not eating chicken.
Now I will eat chicken, and turkey once in a long while. No fish, uck, tuna, and never any red meat (that includes cows, pigs, and all other animals except chickens).
The next year, I ran another marathon and had the same body type as the year before. Cardio is good in college, because you can study on the bike or treadmill as you get your workout in. That's good that you are doing cardio, even if your too busy for weights.
Now (4 or 5 yrs later) I have extremely low body fat and run only 3 miles a few times a wk.