getting frustrated

amandakev88
amandakev88 Posts: 328 Member
edited February 10 in Food and Nutrition
k i know its a 'lifestyle change', not a fad diet, i know calories in calories out, quality not quantity, 3500 is a pound etc.. but im feeling frustrated. I still feel like im doing this wrong somehow. =[ can anybody give me a REALISTIC idea of what they shop for, what they snack on, what they eat when they want a treat, what kinda grains they buy, what kinda veggies, what they avoid... if im actually doing anything wrong? should i switch to IIFYM? im stuck. i was told its calories in calories out but to do it in a healthy way but im still feeling poopy and fat

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  • mmargarette
    mmargarette Posts: 89 Member
    I eat 1200-1300 cals a day with exercise. Currently on T25 (with a bit of NTC, and might hybrid Insanity)

    I'm the type of person who CAN eat the same meals everyday or with a bit of variation depending on what's available and what time of the day it is. So usually this is what I buy and prepare:

    Chicken breasts. LOTS. 1 per day. But no restrictions there. I usually buy 8-10 pcs for the whole week.
    Eggs. 2 per day. I scramble these during the weekdays. On weekends I can take them as hard boiled (I don't like soft).
    Tuna in water. My tuna's 120 cals per can. Good enough! 8-10 cans per week
    Quinoa. I switched rice to this. This perfect being. I really love quinoa! It has everything you need and it is GOOD in all aspects.
    ***I stopped eating white/brown rice, bread (unless whole wheat, but rarely eat them)
    Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, squash, leafy veg, carrots, kimchi - because these are my favorite and tolerable-to-eat veggies. Either simple saute them or turn them into a fine dish
    Other proteins such as beef, pork, and fish - these are my sometimes-to-eat-protein-when-I-don't-have-chicken because chicken's my number 1 go-to meat. Not saying these are secondary but chicken's.. better IMO.

    THAT'S IT! Of course there may be other stuff in the pantry but as I said, I can stick to the same meals everyday. It just depends on YOU, your preferences, and on HOW you prepare these ingredients.

    REMEMBER: Calorie Deficit. No matter what and how much you eat. CALORIE DEFICIT. FOLLOW THAT. Plus exercise for bonus effects! Good luck!! We're here for you :)
  • amandakev88
    amandakev88 Posts: 328 Member
    thank you so much.. that was helpful.. i just hate HATE HATE HATE HATE fish.. like really hate fish, and im italian so the thought of never eating a grain again is so tragic to me lol, but im trying.. doesnt broccoli and cauliflower give you gas?

    i'm also at a terrible disadvantage because I CANT COOK TO SAVE MY LIFE =[
  • mmargarette
    mmargarette Posts: 89 Member
    thank you so much.. that was helpful.. i just hate HATE HATE HATE HATE fish.. like really hate fish, and im italian so the thought of never eating a grain again is so tragic to me lol, but im trying.. doesnt broccoli and cauliflower give you gas?

    i'm also at a terrible disadvantage because I CANT COOK TO SAVE MY LIFE =[

    Forgot to mention about lettuce and fruits like apples and pear. Haven't been eating bananas though.. I don't know why. Anyway,
    You don't have to eat fish the whole time. :) Quinoa is a good grain replacement though it's considered a seed. Look it up! :) Broccoli and cauliflower don't really give me gas.. but if they really do, it's no problem! They are good for you!

    I don't cook either! I mean I can "cook" but not COOK COOK. If that made any sense. I just simply season my food and put them on the pan. When I know it's good to eat already then great! Cooking quinoa has simple instructions too :)
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