Hi im new to the forum.....

[Nicorette]

...and I was wondering if someone could suggest any changes I should make to my diet so that I can better achieve my fitness goals. I want to lose about 8 lbs.

5 ''7''
128 Lbs
Female
Age 27

Here goes...

Morning coffee: 3 sweeteners, 3 Tbsp table cream

Meal#1---1 cup skim milk
---5 egg whites
---1 tomato (raw)

Meal#2---1 can tuna mixed with....
---4 Tbsp regular sour cream
---1 cup freshly juiced carrots

Meal#3---1 cup instant rice
---3 cups chopped Romaine Lettuce mixed with...
---2 Tbsp Flax oil

Meal#4---1/2 chicken breast
---1 large apple

Meal#5---1/2 chicken breast
---1 cup instant rice
---1 cup fresh pineapple

Total Cal: 1800

I do 1 hour of cardio 6 X week and weight train anything that isn't sore - on any day

Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

[wallcrawler]

...and I was wondering if someone could suggest any changes I should make to my diet so that I can better achieve my fitness goals. I want to lose about 8 lbs.

5 ''7''
128 Lbs
Female
Age 27

Here goes...

Morning coffee: 3 sweeteners, 3 Tbsp table cream

Meal#1---1 cup skim milk
---5 egg whites
---1 tomato (raw)

Meal#2---1 can tuna mixed with....
---4 Tbsp regular sour cream
---1 cup freshly juiced carrots

Meal#3---1 cup instant rice
---3 cups chopped Romaine Lettuce mixed with...
---2 Tbsp Flax oil

Meal#4---1/2 chicken breast
---1 large apple

Meal#5---1/2 chicken breast
---1 cup instant rice
---1 cup fresh pineapple

Total Cal: 1800

I do 1 hour of cardio 6 X week and weight train anything that isn't sore - on any day

Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Hey, welcome, Nic. I'm a newbie myself. I think you over estimated your calories. I calculated just under 1500 using Corine Netzer's Complete Book of Food Counts. Calories seem alright. You might want to cut back a little on the carbs (especially all the fruit and so late in the day) and add more lean protein. Keep the calorie count under 1500. With all that cardio, you should see results soon. How long have you been trying to do this?

 

[Nicorette]

Hey, welcome, Nic. I'm a newbie myself. I think you over estimated your calories. I calculated just under 1500 using Corine Netzer's Complete Book of Food Counts. Calories seem alright. You might want to cut back a little on the carbs (especially all the fruit and so late in the day) and add more lean protein. Keep the calorie count under 1500. With all that cardio, you should see results soon. How long have you been trying to do this?

Thanks Wallcrawler, I’ve been working out since I was 18 years old. My weight fluctuates between 120-130. I’ve been on this eating plan since Jan 25. I took your advice and cut down the carbs to half a cup per day. I didn’t ditch the fruit late in the evening because that’s when I start to crave sweets. I’d rather pig out on pineapple then chocolate…well not really but you get my point. I weighed myself this morning and I’m down to 124. That means I’ve got 4 more lbs to lose.

 

[marshallmadman]

Judging from your assvatar you look just about right...

 

[sublime35]

i have to agree with that.

 

[therockrt72]

whaaa is that really you in teh avatar cuz everything looks good from there

 

[marshallmadman]

whaaa is that really you in teh avatar cuz everything looks good from there

Understatement of the century there, dude.

 

[chewyxrage]

Fructose is more likely to be stored as fat than other carbohydrates. If your going to cut anything, don't lose the rice. Lose the apple or the pineapple


But if it's working so far I guess don't worry about it till you reach a fat loss plateau

 

[Nicorette]

whaaa is that really you in teh avatar cuz everything looks good from there

LOL yes that is my bum. I’ve been doing lunges and squats for years.

 

[marshallmadman]

LOL yes that is my bum. I’ve been doing lunges and squats for years.

Hard work pays off. What I could do to round perfection like that.