Trying to get serious here...

[trailseeker]

Okay, so...I have spent the last 2 years working on losing 100 lbs. So far I have lost around 80, but I am 5'11" 200 lbs, with quite a ways to go. During my weight loss I have continually worked weight lifing into my regime but recently have worked serious lifting into it (ie higher weight X fewer reps) because I want to have good definition when I do lose the fat (and I love the way I feel when Im lifting!)

My question is this: I just wanted some info on my diet choices as I now am looking to cut a bit; I do my obligatory cardio every day (usually 45 min on elliptical or treadmill; on nice days I go on long hikes) and I'm not looking to lose X pounds in X days, I just want to know if I'm on the right track; Ive been seriously lifting and dieting for 3 weeks now and have only lost about 5 pounds, so Im hoping that I am gaining muscle. So, heres my sample menu

6am: protein shake
9am: 1 c. steel cut oats w/currants
12 pm: usually salmon, cottage cheese, green veggies
3 pm: shake (post-workout)
6 pm: Chicken or fish, w/ assorted veggies, sometimes sweet potato

In bed by 9pm (I work early).

I'm trying not to ask too many stupid questions, so any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

 

[The Shadow]

Okay, so...I have spent the last 2 years working on losing 100 lbs. So far I have lost around 80, but I am 5'11" 200 lbs, with quite a ways to go. During my weight loss I have continually worked weight lifing into my regime but recently have worked serious lifting into it (ie higher weight X fewer reps) because I want to have good definition when I do lose the fat (and I love the way I feel when Im lifting!)

My question is this: I just wanted some info on my diet choices as I now am looking to cut a bit; I do my obligatory cardio every day (usually 45 min on elliptical or treadmill; on nice days I go on long hikes) and I'm not looking to lose X pounds in X days, I just want to know if I'm on the right track; Ive been seriously lifting and dieting for 3 weeks now and have only lost about 5 pounds, so Im hoping that I am gaining muscle. So, heres my sample menu

6am: protein shake
9am: 1 c. steel cut oats w/currants
12 pm: usually salmon, cottage cheese, green veggies
3 pm: shake (post-workout)
6 pm: Chicken or fish, w/ assorted veggies, sometimes sweet potato

In bed by 9pm (I work early).

I'm trying not to ask too many stupid questions, so any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks

look at teh project summary sticky

 

[miz L]

may i suggest a 9pm, pre-bed meal of fats, like a couple tbsp of natural pb

 

[iamfirmin]

may i suggest a 9pm, pre-bed meal of fats, like a couple tbsp of natural pb

What has really worked well for me... it has cut my sweet tooth completely
I read it in Ripped2.. Buy Low carb tortilla -- I buy Missions whole wheat
1 tab or 2 Natural Peanut butter .. 1 tab of Polanders jam the splenda version 10 cal 5 carbs..

heat the tortilla spread the PB and jelly -- melting it a little roll it up
AND YOU THINK YOUR IN HEAVEN.. ITS A BONUS !

I HAVE CUT fat doing this ! ..

 

[Sassy69]

Hi TS! First MAJOR congrats on your progress so far! And thx for coming to the boards -- good info & huge support here!

Compare your diet to the stuff on Shadow's Project thread stickie at the top of the board. You are very close, but might want to make a few adjustments. Also I'm using Fitday.com to track my calories & macronutrient breakdowns for consistency and to make sure I"m getting all the stuff I need. It helps to see it all broken down.