making the fat go-go away; my journal

[cherryrose]

Hi!

Going to be posting up my diet/routine if there ever is one, to help me try really hard to keep it in order and improve upon it! I know that it is far from perfect right now, which is why I may need your help... Plus just putting it up here everyday helps me see where it needs improvement and it keeps me from slacking and cheating so much.

Stats and stuff:

Height: 5'5

Current Weight: 128lbs

Goal Weight: 115lbs + Tight, Definition, Muscles

Not sure what my Body Fat is at... I really need to get that tested soon - will post ASAP

I don't have any deadlines/dates to achieve goals by... Maybe I should? Really I just want lasting healthy results/ a lifestyle change that I can live with and be happy with...

No medical issues

I don't want to do any steroids... will go for protein powders to keep diet in balance when working out but I think that's about it..

I can't stand using the calorie counting/logging websites... I have tried and tried and failed and failed, it just doesn't work for me....

Have read all of the stickies

Right now I'm still in the habit of running for 40 mins a day, I've been gradually boosting my cardio up with sprints and I'm hoping to get back to the gym soon!

My diet has really been so full of SHIT within the last couple of months... lots of sugars and refined foods... BUT making lots of changes everyday.

Any advice is really really very much appreciated!

 

[cherryrose]

Went for a HARD run first thing this morning

Two Eggs with Cheese (Aged) (Should I try to cut the Cheese out?)

Orange for a snack

Ate some Peanuts too...

Yogurt (Vanilla Organic) and a Spinach Salad (yyyummm)

Some apple and pear

I kinda couldn't resist... Bought a dark chocolate bar, organic, freakin expensive.. Ate two squares and then gave it away lol...

Green beans raw and some of that happy planet, extreme purple...

I wanna go to the gym but it closes in an hour... I will probably go for another run before bed.

damn... now I can see I did not eat very well at all despite my efforts....

 

[rustilldown]

Went for a HARD run first thing this morning

Two Eggs with Cheese (Aged) (Should I try to cut the Cheese out?)

Orange for a snack

Ate some Peanuts too...

Yogurt (Vanilla Organic) and a Spinach Salad (yyyummm)

Some apple and pear

I kinda couldn't resist... Bought a dark chocolate bar, organic, freakin expensive.. Ate two squares and then gave it away lol...

Green beans raw and some of that happy planet, extreme purple...

I wanna go to the gym but it closes in an hour... I will probably go for another run before bed.

damn... now I can see I did not eat very well at all despite my efforts....

That diet isn't so bad , and a little cheese isn't either. When cutting weight dairy is usually a nono especially in larger quantities, but I personally AM a cheese lover and have. A slice or 2 everyday and can easily cut. I think your diet could use a little more protein in my opinion, as protein is good for boosting metabolism and holding onto muscle while in a deficit, possibly adding some cooked chicken to your spinach salad or even like a Tuna spinach salad. A little protein with every meal can go a long way for feeling satisfied and giving your metabolism a boost. I think someone smarter than I will chime in soon enough anyways lol

 

[SinisterUproar]

How much fat can u have at 5'5 128? 115 seems thin

 

[cherryrose]

Yeah I think I'm going to have to add some tofu in there somewhere tomorrow... and maybe some more nuts... or maybe soy milk.. hmm.......

Most the fat is in my legs/ass... I hate it... I've been 115lbs before, it looked healthy and I felt awesome

 

[cangal]

Hi Cherryrose Great job starting your journal again! It's motivating!

You sound tiny already! Best of luck with your goals

 

[cherryrose]

Thanks! I'm not really! I want to be super tight and I really need to feel healthier lol

This is my log from yesterday:

10:30 Oatmeal and Yogurt
12:30 2 Eggs and Cheese
2:30 1 Roll of Veggies Sushi
4:30 Green Beans and Orange
Sometime between - Coffee
8:00 I went for a run
Drank Soy Milk afterwards

 

[cherryrose]

need ideas for small meals with protein... preferably vegetarian...

 

[RADAR]

need ideas for small meals with protein... preferably vegetarian...

Great starting a journal

Protein is a macro nutrient composed of amino acids that is necessary for the proper growth and function of the human body. While the body can manufacture several amino acids required for protein production, a set of essential amino acids needs to be obtained from animal and/or vegetable protein sources.

CHEESE--Of all cheeses low sodium Parmesan cheese provides the most protein with 41.6 grams per 100 gram serving. It is followed by regular whole Parmesan at 35.8 grams of protein per 100 grams. That is 10 grams of protein per ounce, and 3.6 grams per cubic inch. Other cheeses like Romano, Mozzarella, and Swiss provide around 28-30 grams of protein per 100 gram serving. Softer cream cheeses, or spreadable cheeses, provide the least protein with only 16 grams per 100 gram serving



Beans--The older, larger, and more mature a bean gets the more protein it carries. Mature roasted soybeans have the most providing 39.6 grams of protein per 100 gram serving, or 68 grams per cup. They are followed by mature Lupin beans which provide 15.6 grams per 100 gram serving. That is 25.8 grams per cup.


Roasted Pumpkin, Squash, and Watermelon Seeds
A popular food in the Middle East and East Asia pumpkin and squash seeds provide 33 grams of protein per 100g serving, that is 74.8 grams per cup and 9.2 grams per ounce. Watermelon seeds provide slightly less at 28 grams of protein per 100 gram serving. If you can't find these seeds in your local supermarket you will surely find them in Middle Eastern or East Asian specialty stores. Alternatively, you can also save any pumpkin, squash, and watermelon seeds you have and roast them in your oven. The seeds are typically consumed by cracking the outer shell and eating the seed inside.


Yeast extract spreads are popular and A good vegan source of vitamin B12, the spread also packs a lot of protein. One hundred grams provides 27.8 grams of protein, that is 1.7 grams per teaspoon.


Almonds, Lentils, pulses, and peanuts (a legume) are a great vegan source of protein. Peanuts provide the most protein with 23.7 grams per 100 gram serving or 6.6 grams per ounce, 0.2 grams per peanut. Lentils provide the most protein when consumed raw at 25.8 grams per 100 gram serving, and 9 grams per 100g serving cooked (17.9 grams of protein per cup).


Also don't forget Sunflower seeds, Flax seeds,Cocoa Powder ,Sesame Seeds and pecans all have an abundent of protein.

 

[cherryrose]

Oh wow some good information there! Thank you so much for that