Trying to get off to the right start
Josalinn
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Hello, I just found this group and I love the abundance of information. However I think my brain hit overload and fried. I just want a quick glance at my general plan and to be told if I'm on a decent course or not. I appreciate your time and understand that you are very busy so thank you for taking a look.
Basically, I want to know if I might be taking on too much, and if perhaps I am not getting enough of something because earlier this week I was so exhausted that I slept for 10 hours a night, barely making it to work. I don't want to screw up my metabolism again. I think I did that in the past and that being tired all the time gave me the excuse to stop trying.
My stats
Age: 28
Weight: 165
BF%: 30 (bleh)
Height: 5'4"
Gross intake of calories, on average?
Maintenance calories at 1850
Eating at Deficit of 500 so 1350 daily average. On days I do cardio, I eat back most of the calories so that my "net calories" are at 1350.
Average intake of protein, carbs, and fats, in grams?
Protein:60g
Carbs: 150g
Fat: 50g
(these are approximates)
I just reset my macros today following the guide you provided, Sara. Therefore the food diary is going to be a bit screwy, as I haven't had a chance to implement. I apparently love my carbs. I'll try working out a meal plan between now and Saturday, but I won't get to go to the store before Friday. I think this is going to be the hardest part.
Do you use a food scale and measure everything?
Except when I am out to dinner. I try to eyeball it, and try to use smaller plates.
Do you track all of your intake, daily? (Everything?)
No. I'm not good about tracking fluids. I don't drink coffee often but I do put cream in it when I do and I realize that those calories add up. I drink a lot of tea and try to drink at least 32 ounces of water on top of that.
Do you take cheat days or days off?
Not really? I try to make sure I work out enough to allow for calorie heavy days
How much weight have you lost so far and over what time period?
2 pounds this month.
I should note I gained about 18 last semester.
Describe your activity (exercise and non exercise) and did you change that activity within the last couple of months?
I started going back to the gym 3 weeks ago after being broke for 2 months (but I have a job now so yay!) I go 3 times a week right now, lifting for 45 mins and stretching for about 10 and Zumba for an hour. I really love lifting and Zumba. I am going to attempt to add in Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred in the mornings before work, starting on Saturday, Feb 1.
"Short term" Goals:
1) lose fat (and retain the muscle I have while doing so)
2) Increase energy
3) Get to a goal weight of 135
"Long Term" Goals:
1) be at 20% BF
2) have muscle definition
3) increase flexibility(eventually want to do splits again)
4) Ultimate weight of 120, however I'd be happy at 130 with a smashing figure!
I don't have a lot of time for cooking, which sucks because I enjoy it. I work 10-3 MWF, Workout 3:30-5:30 MWF, Class M 8pm-10pm, Class TR 4pm-10pm. Wednesday evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings are devoted to studying. So I attempt to do a lot of freezer meals, and just get them al ready to go on Sunday.
Medication
I recently switched birth control from Yaz, to a low estrogen pill. As a whole, I have been much happier. I also take a multivitamin, an allergy medication, and a pill for my hair and nails that contains high quantities of Biotin.
Basically, I want to know if I might be taking on too much, and if perhaps I am not getting enough of something because earlier this week I was so exhausted that I slept for 10 hours a night, barely making it to work. I don't want to screw up my metabolism again. I think I did that in the past and that being tired all the time gave me the excuse to stop trying.
My stats
Age: 28
Weight: 165
BF%: 30 (bleh)
Height: 5'4"
Gross intake of calories, on average?
Maintenance calories at 1850
Eating at Deficit of 500 so 1350 daily average. On days I do cardio, I eat back most of the calories so that my "net calories" are at 1350.
Average intake of protein, carbs, and fats, in grams?
Protein:60g
Carbs: 150g
Fat: 50g
(these are approximates)
I just reset my macros today following the guide you provided, Sara. Therefore the food diary is going to be a bit screwy, as I haven't had a chance to implement. I apparently love my carbs. I'll try working out a meal plan between now and Saturday, but I won't get to go to the store before Friday. I think this is going to be the hardest part.
Do you use a food scale and measure everything?
Except when I am out to dinner. I try to eyeball it, and try to use smaller plates.
Do you track all of your intake, daily? (Everything?)
No. I'm not good about tracking fluids. I don't drink coffee often but I do put cream in it when I do and I realize that those calories add up. I drink a lot of tea and try to drink at least 32 ounces of water on top of that.
Do you take cheat days or days off?
Not really? I try to make sure I work out enough to allow for calorie heavy days
How much weight have you lost so far and over what time period?
2 pounds this month.
I should note I gained about 18 last semester.
Describe your activity (exercise and non exercise) and did you change that activity within the last couple of months?
I started going back to the gym 3 weeks ago after being broke for 2 months (but I have a job now so yay!) I go 3 times a week right now, lifting for 45 mins and stretching for about 10 and Zumba for an hour. I really love lifting and Zumba. I am going to attempt to add in Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred in the mornings before work, starting on Saturday, Feb 1.
"Short term" Goals:
1) lose fat (and retain the muscle I have while doing so)
2) Increase energy
3) Get to a goal weight of 135
"Long Term" Goals:
1) be at 20% BF
2) have muscle definition
3) increase flexibility(eventually want to do splits again)
4) Ultimate weight of 120, however I'd be happy at 130 with a smashing figure!
I don't have a lot of time for cooking, which sucks because I enjoy it. I work 10-3 MWF, Workout 3:30-5:30 MWF, Class M 8pm-10pm, Class TR 4pm-10pm. Wednesday evenings and Saturday and Sunday mornings are devoted to studying. So I attempt to do a lot of freezer meals, and just get them al ready to go on Sunday.
Medication
I recently switched birth control from Yaz, to a low estrogen pill. As a whole, I have been much happier. I also take a multivitamin, an allergy medication, and a pill for my hair and nails that contains high quantities of Biotin.
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Bump and could you check my macros?
I think I figured it out correctly, but I would like a second opinion. I did okay with my breakfast today and the rest of the day isn't too bad for staying in it, but it's really hard getting in that protein! I was raised on pasta and rice because it was cheap, so that is what I love now. I did see the protein source thread and I am trying to think of meals around them without bread or pasta as a base.
BW: 165
BF%: 30 according to calipers and scale
Therefore:
LBM: 115.5
Protein: 115g (35%)
Fat:40g (30%)
Carbs: 101g (35%)0
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