[Steelslady]

I end up wanting to eat the furniture some days after doing cardio. I don't do as much right now like I should, because of that reason. I do exercise daily and change it around a bit, but if I do cardio often, I end up going over my calorie limit for the day. I try to fit in 20 minutes of cardio two to three times a week, on my high calorie days. On the low calorie days, I stick to walking or resistance bands.

[csoar2004]

Originally Posted by lovemacon

here are some of the things I eat regularly:
-1 egg + 2 egg whites omlet w/spinich, peppers, mushrooms and salsa
-fiber one cereal w fruit
-oatmeal w berries
-a banana (everyday)

snacks:
yogurt w.fruit
almonds
granola bar
fruit

lunch
boca burger
roasted veggies
salads

dinner
usually chicken
fish
salad/veggies
If you all don't mind looking over it, I will post my menu for next week for input.

I did switch up my exercise, incorporating interval training every other day. On the other days I usually walk for about 60 minutes or a WATP video. I've also incorporated Water Aerobics on some of the interval days as well. I typically work out 6-7 days a week.

Today I am feeling very munchy like nothing is satisfying me.

1) not enough fat (fat helps you feel full) - your goal should be about 2 Tbsp of "good" fat per day (nut oils, rice bran oil, evoo, etc).
2) dump the soy/bocaburgers and the dairy <--2 of the top 5 most common food sensitivities
3) eat more lean protein and either dial down your exercise regimen or get a couple "good" carbs in there such as cooked peas or lentils or sweet potato - you aren't eating enough to support 6-7 days of heavy training. No WONDER you're hungry all the time!
4) unless your granola bar specifically states it is transfat-free - dump it!
HTH!

[JayEll]

Hey all,

You'll find that there are as many opinions as members sometimes. I wouldn't say dump the soyburger and dairy UNLESS you are sensitive to them, as determined medically. These are good foods otherwise.

I do agree about more lean protein, though. And your total intake looks a little light for as hard as you are working out.

Track your calories. I can't say it enough! And don't just guess--read labels, find a good online source that tells you calories for different foods, or get a good calorie book. It's SO easy to misjudge!

Jay

[lovemacon]

Thanks so much to everyone who responded. Since posting the original message i am down to 169.0. Although my eating has been off over the weekend. My DH and I are painting so things have been crazy. (ie. no regular eating schedule, not feeling like cooking because of heat and exhaustion). But I don plan on posting my menus and what not. Also, I found fitday to be a little difficult (for me). Especially since I cook a variety of things. Any suggestions on good calorie counting books? I would gladly look up cal counts vs scrolling around online.

Also any suggestions on weight training videos? I don't have a gym membership and would like to be able to do things at home.

Blue-Thanks for the tidbit on the cardio.

Oh for the record, I started my weight loss journey doing Fat Smash. It really helped me establish a foundation, but I really need to know how many calories I am consuming. His plan doesn't call for any counting or anything.
Thanks again,
Love