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dieting..but not losing weight

illuzion Posts: 8 Joined: 2006/01/27	2006/02/18, 12:37 AM hey guys..i've been dieting(at least i think i have) for the past few months and have yet to lose weight. i am 21 this year. height 5 foot 1 and weight 56.6 kg..everyone says diet is 85% weight loss..that's why am getting concerned..here's what my diet looks like..if there's smtgh wrong with it, please point it out.. breakfast : 2 slices of bread, 1 milo (260 calories) lunch: rice with fried tofu, vegetables and black pepper chicken dinner: rice with vegetables and curry (am indian) i used to snack a lot..i love chocolates but stopped for a long while now..but i havent seen any improvement in weight or physique..please advice..usually have dinner around eight (end school late) and am in bed by nine..please advice on anything i should change or substitute..thank you for any responses:)
Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/02/18, 02:18 PM From what I've read and from looking at your diet, your metabolism is probably at a dead stop. Take some time and read thru "diet thread" in this forum. I know I refer people to it quite a bit, but it is a very good read for the beginner. Take your time and read it thoroughly. Then start eating from the "grocery list for healthy eating", also in this forum, first two threads. This should get you on your way. Good luck! -------------- Seize the day!
illuzion Posts: 8 Joined: 2006/01/27	2006/02/18, 09:02 PM hi mojo, thank you for the reply..i don't actually think there's something wrong with my metabolism..i don't feel tired and i do feel full after meals..hehe..will take your advice and go through the diet thread..thank you:)
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/02/18, 09:38 PM "and i do feel full after meals..hehe.." Just a thought.... If you eat overly large meals and still keeping your intake to a deficit that can be a problem. A lot of people look at their total caloric intake and think it's ok but I know many people that eat their total intake in 2 meals and even if they are in what should be a calory deficit, they won't lose weight. -------------- Mike in Pensacola Now.
Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/02/18, 11:17 PM I do like the way you phrase things Mike. -------------- Seize the day!
illuzion Posts: 8 Joined: 2006/01/27	2006/02/20, 08:08 PM hi mike, but i know i don't eat excessively large meals, just enough to not feel hungry.. mojo..u said i eat too little...but i really don't know how to incorporate more healthy meals into my diet..everyone around here (singapore) seems to eat like this..is it possible to put up some sort of a sample plan of meals for a day? it'll be greatly appreciated..especially since i stll have only a vague idea of what bb1fit said in his diet thread..also, since he suggests low carbs, is rice ok? since it's the staple around here..and one last question..if my metabolism is currently low, if i start eating smaller, more frequent meals, will it not make me fat since i'm taking in more than previously??? thanks..any input is welcome:)
Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/02/20, 09:51 PM Illuzion, eating 4 or 5 smaller meals a day will actually speed up your metabolism and help to burn more calories. Remember, rice is fine in moderation, try to ge most of your daily carb intake from vegetables, oats, and beans etc. Take in plenty of lean protein and a moderate amount of healthy fats with each meal. If you take your time and go thru bb1's thread again it will begin to make more sense. It's been proven to work. Good luck and keep us posted. -------------- Seize the day!
illuzion Posts: 8 Joined: 2006/01/27	2006/02/21, 07:18 AM thanks mojo!!=) i'm gonna start eating wholemeat bread and oats to substitute for rice and lots of vege now=) will let you know how my diet goes..thanks guys!!:)