Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below hi everyone.new here....heres my story...all my life i have been around 118 lbs until 5 yrs ago.i am 33 now and after having a child and a depressing marriage i got up to 158 lbs.i am 5ft tall....ditched the ex and lost alot of weight.but.....i am now at 128 and working out 3 -4days a week.....thats about all i can fit in with working and being a mom......i do weight training for 30-45 min and also cardio for the same..sometimes i sqweezzzzzzzz in an extra arobics class.......i am in a size6/8 now but would like to drop about8-10 more pounds......i think the problem is in my diet...i know what to eat but i guess not in the best order,,,,,,any good diets for moms on the run? i dont mind the tatse of protein drink or bars....so someone...pleaseeee help.......i am stuck at 128 it seems...........am i being to unrealistic here??????????
something new but what? diet advice
- Thread starter Lauriec31
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Another mom on the run!
I've had to find ways to make quick meals/snacks while feeding the kids too.
Some of my faves:
egg whites -- buy the ready-to-make ones that come in a carton.
I just stick them in the microwave -- 85 secs and they're done!
I poach an egg and 2 or 3 whites and I actually can put on my make up while the eggs cook.
chicken breasts -
I just stick one in the oven and let it cook while I'm making dinner. Then I have it for lunch with a salad the next day.
cans of tuna --
2 cans of tuna, a bit of fat-free mayo and there's a meal.
Snacks -- protein shakes / bars
Broccoli -- cut up in pieces and put in salad or just steam in microwave.
those are some of the staples I include in my daily diet.
Hope that helps!
Anything I can do to help another mom out ... I'm there!
I've had to find ways to make quick meals/snacks while feeding the kids too.
Some of my faves:
egg whites -- buy the ready-to-make ones that come in a carton.
I just stick them in the microwave -- 85 secs and they're done!
I poach an egg and 2 or 3 whites and I actually can put on my make up while the eggs cook.
chicken breasts -
I just stick one in the oven and let it cook while I'm making dinner. Then I have it for lunch with a salad the next day.
cans of tuna --
2 cans of tuna, a bit of fat-free mayo and there's a meal.
Snacks -- protein shakes / bars
Broccoli -- cut up in pieces and put in salad or just steam in microwave.
those are some of the staples I include in my daily diet.
Hope that helps!
Anything I can do to help another mom out ... I'm there!
Gladiola
New member
Hi Laurie,
I sympathize with the frustration of getting those last few lbs off!
I reccomend www.fitday.com for tracking what you are eating. You can even make your diet "public" so others can access your journal via the net. I've e-mailed mine to friends for their reference, but it helps keep me 'clean' knowing others see it! The nutrition facts aren't always 100% accurate, so double check with the label - but it's good to know where you're getting calories from (% of carbs, fat, protein).
If you are only going to lift 3 days per week, you could easily do your entire upper body in 2 days... arms & shoulders in one day, chest/back another day & 1 days legs (don't do cardio within 48 hours so your legs can recover).
My fav food-on- the go tips... tin foil! I wrap skinless, boneless chicken breasts in foil, sometimes with spices or veggies, sometimes plain to eat with salad, & bake. Hardly any time at all & easy clean up. Also hard boiled eggs to have on the go.
I sympathize with the frustration of getting those last few lbs off!
I reccomend www.fitday.com for tracking what you are eating. You can even make your diet "public" so others can access your journal via the net. I've e-mailed mine to friends for their reference, but it helps keep me 'clean' knowing others see it! The nutrition facts aren't always 100% accurate, so double check with the label - but it's good to know where you're getting calories from (% of carbs, fat, protein).
If you are only going to lift 3 days per week, you could easily do your entire upper body in 2 days... arms & shoulders in one day, chest/back another day & 1 days legs (don't do cardio within 48 hours so your legs can recover).
My fav food-on- the go tips... tin foil! I wrap skinless, boneless chicken breasts in foil, sometimes with spices or veggies, sometimes plain to eat with salad, & bake. Hardly any time at all & easy clean up. Also hard boiled eggs to have on the go.
