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shene107 Posts: 54 Joined: 2004/03/16	2004/08/31, 11:00 AM ok, i am 5'6' and 167, and im trying to get down to 150 or 145. this is what i usually eat. breakfast-branflakes cereal w/ skim milk and half banana snack- yogurt lunch- sandwich/salad w/olive oil dressing snack-yogurt/or protein shake dinner- salad and chicken breast snack- string cheese/yogurt/or carrots with reduced fat ranch dressing Now looking at this written down im wondering am i eating enough? i want to lose weight but not starve myself in the process. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. by the way i do cardio 6x a week first thing in the morning and weights 3x a week.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/08/31, 11:10 AM calculate your caloric intake. -------------- "Achieving worthwhile goals requires a consistent investment of time and effort on your part....The rewards you receive will be in direct proportion to the consistent effort you put forth." Brian Johnston, The Power of The Champions
guessgirl1 Posts: 3 Joined: 2004/09/01	2004/09/02, 01:43 AM i think you have a good meal plan... when i want to lose a few pounds i just cut out all the bad stuff.. for ex i wont have dressing on my salads etc.. or i will watch my fat in take.. it works for me
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/09/02, 02:48 PM Your body isn't getting enough good calories. Figure at least 14 calories a lb for a male to reduce, but from what I see, you are not feeding your muscles with enough protein. Your body is holding on to what is has becuase you are not feeding it. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
shene107 Posts: 54 Joined: 2004/03/16	2004/09/02, 10:05 PM hmm, so should i include more whole meats like chicken, and fish?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/09/02, 10:30 PM Right on, Chicken (breast) fish (Tuna, sardines, salmon, mackeral) cottage cheese, fruit during the day. Don't starve yourself, don't forget to throw in some walnuts or almonds. -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
shene107 Posts: 54 Joined: 2004/03/16	2004/09/03, 08:41 AM hmmm ok thanks i'' try it, but i always thught that nut had a lot of fat and calories in them, like peanuts?