Later, as starving: some tuna salad and mushrooms: 200 cal???
Then: This wierd stuff I bought on sale called "Tres Reyes" 200 cal?
Also, my mom's container of ten chicken nuggets: 475--thanks mom.
Two heavy beers: 350 cal--
I am beginning to see why I haven't lost any weight--so many question marks--maybe I should just go on the "egg diet"--that would be a lot easier to keep track of....
Gah.
On second thought--I should just start planning my meals out better.
Definitely plan and you can do this without fail! Tres Reyes means three kings, so it could really be anything. Was it a particular brand or item?
Since you have internet access, sometimes the easiest thing to do is just find calorie counts for things that aren't packaged that you tend to eat. Or, you can find recipes with calorie counts and start making things you would eat, but with some adjustments that make them more calorie-friendly.
Hey Everyone,
Im new here.
Iv been "going" to lose weight for the past 6 months but i always have given myself an excuse not to or "one last binge"....
Anyway i am hoping to join the Australian Navy (when i get home, im currently living in Germany)
So basically i need to get myself together!
I never exercise either...ehh !
I don't know anything about pounds so i have to write in Kg's.
Im currently 87 kg, i would like to get to 65kg.
Planning meals has helped me in the past so here goes =)
Breakfast- 1/2 cup cereal, 1/2 cup oatmilk
Snack-red grapes
Lunch-carrot soup, half a bread roll w philly cheese.
Snack-handful of mixed nuts, blueberries
I dont know what dinner will be yet (because i am a nanny, and i eat with the family but its always something healthy)
what i typically notice in threads like this is that people tend to, in essence, starve themselves throughout the day and then have huge dinners OR do a lot of night time snacking. me personally, i have a problem of not eating enough ! so i'm hoping writing it all down and planning will help make sure i get enough calories in without worrying about over/under-eating.
Breakfast
1c oatmeal
5 slices thin deli turkey
2 hard boiled eggs.
Calories - 380
Snack
1oz cashews
Calories -165
Lunch
1/2 chicken breast
1c spinach
Calories - 107
Snack
1 yogurt cup
Calories - 173
Dinner (Estimate)
1 chicken breast
2c broccoli
Calories - 329
Definitely plan and you can do this without fail! Tres Reyes means three kings, so it could really be anything. Was it a particular brand or item?
Since you have internet access, sometimes the easiest thing to do is just find calorie counts for things that aren't packaged that you tend to eat. Or, you can find recipes with calorie counts and start making things you would eat, but with some adjustments that make them more calorie-friendly.
You can do this!!
Lol, thanks.
I realized later that the food is actually called Chongos Zamoranos and the brand is Tres Reyes!
That post was a definate wake up call for why I haven't been able to shed these pounds for the last three years that I've been trying. Today I did look up the calories of things--and plan the meals and measure them. Thanks so much! It is so great to be somewhat organized! Today felt great!
I also love this thread because I can see how others plan their meals out and get good ideas for foods! It takes off half the research for low calorie foods or healthy portion sizes!
dannon lite and fit yogurt and lots of water....yeah im getting on to myself for this but then again ive been getting over a cold so not much of an appetite. great thread though! great idea
My meals today were not very well planned, minus breakfast... I slacked
Breakfast- made a three egg white and one whole egg (4 eggs) omlet with tomatoes and low fat motzerella (very light sprinkle) But split it with my son. 1/2 cup of oatmeal w/ cinnimon
Lunch- boiled chicken breast, 2 pieces of sliced french bread (so like the size of my fist)
dinner- protein shake, but mixed with skim milk; orange
snacks- celery and peanut butter, handful of almonds, 3 boiled egg whites; lots of water!
Breakfast
Oatmeal w/honey, cinnamon and raisins
Protein powder in water
1/2 piece of birthday cake that my kids couldn't finish...despite the fact that they were perfectly able to eat all the frosting off...
Water
Snack
Diet Coke
Apple
Turkey sausage links
Water
Lunch
Chickpea patties with cucumber-yogurt salad, romaine and tomatoes all on a whole wheat pita
Fat free milk
Water
Dinner
Not quite sure yet--We've got some leftovers in the fridge. I'll probably have a plate of one of them.
Proudest Moment
I have my eating pretty much under control at the moment, so although nothing stood out, I guess I'd have to say I'm pretty happy to keep the ball rolling.
Improvements
I didn't HAVE to eat the cake this morning, but then I don't think it'll affect my overall calories much.
Hey Guys!!! First and foremost, I am so excited to see that this forum has caught on and that new people are trying it out! It makes me so excited to sign on because 1. I feel more accountable (even though I don't know you guys personally, hehe) 2. I get inspired by what others are eating.
I didn't post yesterday, so this one will be a two-in-one : )
Snack
Grande Ice Coffee with 2%milk (120cal)
Total=120cal
Lunch
Strawberries (50cal)
Brown Cow Maple Yogurt (170cal-totally worth the calories, it is my fav!!!)
2Crackers with peanut butter (100cal)
Total=320cal
Dinner
YIKES!!! FOOD-OVERLOAD!!!
Blended Margarita (400cal????-I'm not sure, but it was yummy!)
Chips and Salsa (Oh no! Probably 400cal???)
2 Mini Beef Tacos with Beans and Rice (AHHHH! 700cal???)
Total=1500cal???
Total Calories=2,200???
Proudest Moment
That I am being honest and recording what I ate, even though I am so embarrassed about dinner!!!! Learning moment-Mexican food is a trigger food.
Improvements
Perhaps the next time I get Mexican Food, I should share or order al a cart.
Question
Is a blended margarita the same amount of calories compared to on the rocks???
I haven't eaten all my meals yet since I start my days late due to a night night work schedule, but here's my plan based on what I have in my fridge, haha.
Snacks
2 Large Navel Oranges- 200 calories
I'll add another in there later, maybe some hummus?
Dinner
TBA. I need to go shopping! Probably chicken breast and broccoli.
Improvements
More veggies, fewer carbs, more protein, more calories. I can't seem to eat enough calories without eating bad stuff. As it is, I'm eating things like cheese and a little ranch, and it isn't enough calories.
