This is my diet today....how does it look?!
Question: My usual day goes like this:
Breakfast: 1 slice whole grain white toast w/ less than 1 tbs margarine.
Snack: 1 Apple
Lunch-: Healthy Choice/Smart Ones meal, usually between 290-310 calories.
Snack: Orange/Pineapple
Dinner: Usually just 1 serving of whatever I make, jambalaya, tacos (no sour cream) Pretty much just eat the recommended serving, plus steamed veggies or salad.
Also, I drink 2 cups of coffee every morning, and drink nothing but water all day. At night, I do elliptical for 3 nights/week @ 30-40 minutes, resistance @ starting at 2 then up to 6. I also do Pilates crunch or Taebo the other nights of the week. I fell off the exercise wagon a year ago, Trying to get back in shape. How does this look to you guys? Oh, I am 26 yrs, 5'6" 150lbs. I would like to lose 25lbs.
Answers: My usual day goes like this:
Breakfast: 1 slice whole grain white toast w/ less than 1 tbs margarine.
Snack: 1 Apple
Lunch-: Healthy Choice/Smart Ones meal, usually between 290-310 calories.
Snack: Orange/Pineapple
Dinner: Usually just 1 serving of whatever I make, jambalaya, tacos (no sour cream) Pretty much just eat the recommended serving, plus steamed veggies or salad.
Also, I drink 2 cups of coffee every morning, and drink nothing but water all day. At night, I do elliptical for 3 nights/week @ 30-40 minutes, resistance @ starting at 2 then up to 6. I also do Pilates crunch or Taebo the other nights of the week. I fell off the exercise wagon a year ago, Trying to get back in shape. How does this look to you guys? Oh, I am 26 yrs, 5'6" 150lbs. I would like to lose 25lbs.
Looks awesome. You will totally lose the weight, but be patient and keep up the regimen.
Also, watch out for the amount of sodium in those prepared frozen meals. They make you retain a lot of water, which makes it look like you're not losing weight.
You are doing the right thing not denying yourself things like grilled cheese and tacos. You are being very smart just eating those types of things in moderation. Keep it up! :)
Looks good. Keep up the fruit/sugars in the morning and stick to the proteins later in the day!
Cut out the coffee. Otherwise, looks good.
perfect!
I think it sounds very good
Pretty good for the most part, maybe a few more veggies but good. The one thing I'd change is probably 1 coffee a day if absolutely necessary and Healthy Choice/Smart Ones meals, 2-3 a week instead of everyday, they're low in everything except sodium, and sodium will make you retain water and in turn you won't lose as much weight and also can lead to high blood pressure, so limit it to only a couple a week and replace it with something else such as a salad or sandwhich, or steamed veggies or something.
It is looking great. The next day eat a ganola bar for snack.
Tip try not to eat butter or oil.
looks pretty good, but just make sure your getting atleast 1300 calories, and it looks like your not.
also dont have rice with the jambalaya, and tacos are not the best cause of the shells have lots of carbs, same with rice, if your exercising which you are, try to eat them for lunch not dinner
Not bad....but you're not using your metabolism to it's potential.
Include some protein with your moning toast (whole grains are great by the way) like egg whites, yogurt, nuts, or a few slices of lower sodium deli turkey. You will be surprised how much fuller you are adding that bit of protein, and you will keep your metabolism consistant.
The coffee is fine (antioxidants are good) as long as you're not loading it with cream and sugar. If so, switch to skim milk in your coffee and limit the sugar ( or use a substitute like splenda).
AND....dress your salad!!!! Just steer clear of the fatty creamy dressings and go for a lite vinegrette (preferably EVOO based). Your body needs a bit of fat to absorb the nutrients from the veggies. Don't overdo it....stick to the serving size...or, if your not a fan of dressings in general, drizzle just a bit of olive oil over your salad.
To start off with, you might be aiming a bit too low for your goal weight. 140-145 is VERY reasonable for you height and age. I would suggest talking to your doctor on that.
Second, lay off the processed pre-packaged lunches. Opt for chicken breast, grilled fish, or turkey and some fruits and veggies.
sounds very good :]
keep up the good work!!
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