can someone look over my meal plan?
i'll preface by saying i originally posted this in the calorie counters section, but i thought maybe it would be a better idea to get some advice from the vegetarians over here......also keep in mind that i am not a strict vegetarian. honestly, i eat this way for health benefits rather than animal rights, so please dont hate on me. thanks.
i try to limit myself to about 1400 calories for the whole day. i've been a bit curious if i'm distributing the calories well throughout though.
breakfast 300
snack 100
lunch 400
snack 100
dinner 400
snack 100
i try to leave 3 hours between any meal/snack to properly digest.
my protein is most vegetarian... tofu, textured veg protein, sometimes egg whites and sometimes fish.
i dont eat dairy except for fat free plain yogurt.
i don't eat processed carbs like breads and pasta, or even rice and potatoes. i try to get my starches from whole grains like bulgur wheat, or even corn or peas.
the foods that i am eating are mostly low in calories, but i'm eating alot of them. keep in mind, i've always had a problem with portion control, and i am rarely hungry.
but i guess since i am not starving and miserable, i feel like i'm not effectively losing weight. does anyone have any suggestions?? i'll include what i ate today for a reference.
B-apple, 1/2 c yogurt, 1/2 c bulgur; 1 sliced tomato and 1/2 cucumber sliced with mustard - 271 calories
S-1 c spinach and 3 mushrooms, sliced w mustard, 100 calorie micro popcorn -150 calories
L-1 c TVP, 1/2 c corn, 1 c diced tomatoes, 1 onion, garlic sauteed served over 3 cups romaine, 1/2 chopped cucumber with dressing (2 tbsp guacamole, 1/4 ff plain yogurt, bit of vinegar) 324 calories
S-chai tea with splash of soy milk and 1 splenda - 30 calories
D-2 bowls of pumpkin soup -400 calories
S- 1 pumpkin cake square and 1 pumpkin cheesecake treat - 190 calories
side note: the pumpkin soup turned out to only be 700 calories for the whole batch. is that possible?? i'm just confused. i feel like i'm eating too much. any advice would be great.
edit: also i would like to add that i do exercise, at least 5 times a week. so i guess i'm wondering if my calorie intake is sufficient. i don't seem to be losing 1-2 pounds a week. originally i started on south beach back in september and i lost 10 pounds real fast, and the next 2 months i've been lose a very very small amount.
ok thanks!
Last edited by stellart; 11-13-2008 at 08:21 AM.
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