Need Advice

specialsmile
specialsmile Posts: 1
edited September 21 in Introduce Yourself
Hello To Everyone ...

My name is Brenda and this is my first day being on this site...I have a problem trying to eat enough food everyday in order to get enough protein and calories that my body needs , I am not use to eating like this and it is very hard for me and I work out at the gym 3 times a week and then do cardio the rest of the days ....I just feel like nothing is working right if any advice you can give me to get me on the right track......Thank You.....

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  • metizzy2
    metizzy2 Posts: 122
    Welcome to MFP! A great way to get your protein, aside from food is from protein shakes. I was told by a personal trainer to get 100% whey protein and to drink for a snack or a meal replacement. You didn't mention what you are eating. I also find it hard to consume all my calories as well, but I don't want to overstuff myself, so I don't eat them all. I find it quite easy to get my protein though, in fact, I go over my allowance, quite a bit. If you want to add me as a friend, we can support each other, and you can take a look at my food diary to get some ideas.
    Good luck!
  • ILUVHORSES
    ILUVHORSES Posts: 12
    Its hard to balance excersize and eating the right amount of calories but this site is great because it tells you how many calories you should be eating based off of your weight. I would aim for at least 1200 calories so your body doesnt go into starvation mode, maybe more but see what the calculator thingy says for you , cuz like i said its based off of weight and other things. Good luck and eat small meals many times a day. I have done this and I am working out like crazy lately and I lost 4 pounds in less than two weeks, so it works! :)
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