Is my meal plan good?

19parsons93

I'm trying to make a meal plan/diet but I don't know anything lol. Here it is:

Breakfast: 5 microwaved egg whites, green pepper in it, small glass of OJ. I'm going to try adding spinach too.

Lunch: tuna, light mayo, broccoli, whole grain bread, water

Dinner: microwaved chicken Breast, green veggies (broccoli, asparagus) brown rice, water

Snacks: Apple, banana, almonds

Throughout the day id be drinking plenty of water and snacking on fruit and almonds. What's it missing!! Help me

19parsons93

Also I do about an hour of cardio 5-6 times per week! Thanks in advanced

BoxerBrawler

I would say that it depends upon what you're trying to accomplish. If it's just weight loss it comes down to the calories. If it's just for health reasons I'd say you need to add in a large variety of vegetables and other items. If it's a little of both I'd just say to be more creative and add more variety to your menu. I mean, you don't plan on eating that specific diet every day for the rest of your life, do you?

nfpswife

What Cushman says - Add some variety. I'm pretty standard with my breakfasts (I'm on a cheese/apple kick), but I mix up my dinners and suppers so that I'm not getting bored. I think you're on the right path as far as lean proteins, lots of water and eating "clean", but experiment with different fruits and veggies. Different condiments can help add some party to your flavors.

Be careful snacking on nuts and dried fruits. They're tasty, but they pack a punch when it comes to the calories.

kommodevaran

First, make sure your calorie goal is right for you. Go to
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/change_goals_guided
and fill in the form. Pick your weight loss goal based on this:

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal,
If you have 15-25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal, and
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal.

Go to
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
and select to track carbohydrates, fat and protein.

Then, log some food. You can eat anything you like. Notice that what you eat changes the numbers of "Totals" in your diary. You will want to get the numbers to come close to "Your Daily Goal". Substitute and tweak amounts until you end up with something that tastes good and fits the numbers.

TeaBea

Is this a list of "diet" or "healthy" foods, or is does it include foods you enjoy?

I've lost weight using "meal plans," cutting out many foods that I enjoyed. The problem was, when I got to goal I had no idea what the serving sizes were for my "regular" foods. Many people here try for a more relaxed approach. 80/20 - eating healthy good for you foods most of the time, but allowing some room (about 20%) for treats.

This "meal plan" is very low fat - except for the almonds. Maybe use a couple whole eggs. Instead of OJ, try whole fruit (more fiber) at breakfast. Low fat diets are very old school.

Protein, fat, and fiber are filling. You may want more fat at lunch or dinner too. Plug your stats into MFP and it will give you protein, fat & carb goals. It's okay to go over protein, and even okay to go over on fat.

MEET your calorie goals each day, and eat back 50-75% of exercise calories too.

You will want to add (swap out) strength training for part of your cardio. Strength training, enough calories overall, and enough protein help you hang onto existing lean muscle. Minimizing muscle loss lowers your body fat percentage.