[vixxen]

I'm a newbie - be gentle. So I've been planning the meals for my husband and I - and wondered how many calories we were actually consuming per day. It's less than 1,000!!!

That seems like a problem to me as my understanding is that our bodies need at LEAST 1,200 to just get through the day. I also teach Zumba 4x week - I'm not hungry during the day so much but more just wondering if I am missing something in there somewhere.

Typical day:
Breakfast Quiche Muffins x2
Tomato Juice 8oz

Cheesestick

3 oz chicken with mixed greens and oil dressing
sugar free jello

4 thin sliced turkey wrapped in Romaine lettuce with red pepper

Steak (3 oz), broccoli and side salad with oil dressing

.... ricotta dessert per the book but it's nasty and i won't eat it. LOL

tips? help?

[Pearlrose]

Trying adding some nuts that will up your calorie count and some healthy fat and/or maybe add some dairy.

[jekel383]

Yes, I agree. Especially if you are teaching Zumba you need more fuel in your tank for energy. Many of us make smoothies to help boost protein, add veggies to the day etc. I eat a lot of raw veggies for snacks. I like to dip them in hummus or celery with NSA PB is another go to for me. How many days are you into Phase 1?

[Lexxiss]

After following South Beach for many years I recently added in counting smart points via Weight Watchers. I am rarely hungry anymore but have had a feeling I was undershooting calories one day then overcompensating the next. Unfortunately, the overcompensating would be with less than desirable foods. LOL. My hypothesis is proving to be true. I find I need to actually add in food to meet my daily points: rather than eating less. And, the scale is moving down.