My Diet-Critique Please?

[ladymacbeth]

K, Quick background--when I first came here in December, I was getting way too little protein, sometimes less then 10g a day (meatless diet). So, I've been building it up. Here is what it was, taken from a diet log entry early in January:
cals fat carbs protein
Totals 1081 22 188 37

And one from the past week:


  Cals Fat Carb Prot
Yogurt-Veggie Tofu Yogurt 440 6 78 14
Protein Shake-Twinlab Ironman 160 3 4 32
Cereal-Health V. Soy Flakes w/ Raisins 190 1 39 10
Egg, whole, raw 149 10 1 12
Cheese, cottage, lowfat (1-2% fat) 164 2 6 28
Bologna-Smart Deli Soy Bologna 100 0 4 20
Bread-Wonder Light wheat 80 1 18 4
Cheese, natural, Cheddar 114 9 0 7

Totals 1457 39 153 128


I don't eat meat, which you may have noticed, and I'm still looking for alternative ways to get protein so I don't have to rely on shakes, as it seems to be the consensus that protein from food=better. Also, it's the first protein shake I've ever purchased, so if it's not a great one, please suggest away, the only reason I got it was because it was on sale.

More stats:
December 30--5'4" 119 lbs: more ribs then abs
Now--still 5'4" 127 lbs: more ass then anything

usual workout schedule:
MWF-hour of weights,30 minutes jogging, swimming, or other cardio
TR-hour of swimming, w/ resistence, still determining how much cardio this really counts for with my old swim coach.

getting bf% in the next week with a pt, pics soon too.

Thank you!


(btw, if this gets posted more then once, I apologize, my computer's kind of fucked up)

 

[ladymacbeth]

whoa, sorry, I should have previewed that post...kind of hard to read.

 

[diamonddiceclay]

what is your goal? if you want to cut, you should eliminate these:cereal,red meat,bread,dairy and add in :turkey,fish,chicken-eat 6-8 meals a day

 

[ladymacbeth]

what is your goal? if you want to cut, you should eliminate these:cereal,red meat,bread,dairy and add in :turkey,fish,chicken-eat 6-8 meals a day

I don't eat meat.

My goals are:
get up to and stay in the 130-135 lb range right now, w/ 16-18% bf (?...not used to thinking in terms of bf%, and I've not yet gotten it tested, so hope this is reasonable)
It seems the weight I've gained is more fat then muscle, unfortunately, but I'm waiting to get my bf before I decide if it really is time to cut or not.

Thanks Mr. Clay

 

[bunnymt]

what is your goal? if you want to cut, you should eliminate these:cereal,red meat,bread,dairy and add in :turkey,fish,chicken-eat 6-8 meals a day

Sounds like you are off to the right start. HOwever, I have to agree with DDC.
because you don't eat meat, you are going to have to make some special accomodations. If you want to get cut, watch your carbs. Watch your fruits and simple sugars, oh yeah, and white flour products. Perhaps go for nuts, tofu, soy products.
You may have to take in shakes and bars because you are a vegetarian and your body needs the protein (especially if you want to lose bodyfat).

take care.

bunny

 

[ladymacbeth]

I don't know how you stayed under 10g a day...even the carbs you're eating have more protein than that.
--It was only under 10g/ day a few times, but was never really over 45-50. I just never paid attention to it in the past.

How do you feel on this 1400 cal deal? Are you tired? Normal? Cravings?
--No cravings, I actually feel like I'm forcing food down sometimes. The protein shake fills me up like nothing else, and I can't eat more then two eggs at once or I'll explode. I've only been tracking my fat/carbs/protein for a few months, but I've been a veggie for a little over two years, so you can imagine how long it's been since I've gotten this much protein on a regular basis. It feels pretty heavy. I've also been much more tired then usual, but not too bad. A little headachy.


Really need to find that BF%.
--I know, the rec place is taking forever to get back to me. I'm scared tho. I imagine her yelling out "35%!" and a crowd gathering.

Glad you posted!

Thanks!! More please...

 

[ladymacbeth]

bump,

hook a sistah up.

 

[Temple]

Are you recovering okay on that????? Maybe it's just me but inadequate protein = severe DOMS

I am going to post the recipe for protein pancakes on a seperate thread - these are a major staple in my diet

 

[ladymacbeth]

Thanks Temple01. Mmmmm, protein pancakes. Anything to substitute cottage cheese...ugh.

As for the DOMS, I didn't know what this was, though it sometimes seemed that I was unusually sore. In fact, my calves still felt sore this past Friday from a leg day the Sunday before. However, I don't know if this is what you're talking about. Either way, it's never been so bad that I had to take a day off or anything.

Thanks for the reply!

K

 

[KEL]

bump for MS