Am I doing the right things?

cazattack2

I need some advice. I THINK i'm doing things right, but wanted feedback and suggestions.

Here's my current stats/routine:
I'm female, 5'10", 182lbs, goal is 160, I have a medium frame.
BMR= 1633 TDEE= 2245, I try to stick to 1680 calories/day.

I aim for 30% protein, about 120g/day, protein keeps me fuller and from what i've read about macros keeping a higher protein intake will help preserve muscle tissue? I also eat a LOT of fruit, some veggies.

I do 20-30 min HIIT cardio about 3 times/week, resistance training (mostly TRX with a personal trainer) 1-2x/week (I PROBABLY could increase this, but the TRX is usually occupied at my gym) I do the resistance after cardio and don't have much resting time between sets, so my heart rate stays up. I'm usually sore for a day after doing resistance training, and either do light cardio or don't work out the next day.

I'm not terribly active at work ( i'm a therapist and nanny), but I do walk around, play on the playground,sometimes carry small kids around. But i'm rather lazy at home.

Is there anything else/different I should be doing? So far this has been moderately effective. In 5 weeks i've lost about 5 lbs.

HawkeyeTy

5lbs in 5 weeks?

You're doing it all right..

emmarciana

Hey! I think you doing great , I think what is also important is watching what you eat but don't starve yourself, also you should adjust your calorie intake as you lose weight. I am 5'4 started at 165 3 weeks ago now I am at 150. I follow the 1200 cal/day. I cut out rice, meat which wasn't hard because I ate chicken only. I replaced it with mushrooms, broccoli and turkey. The rice I replaced with a baked potatoe, brown bread, tortilla bread, the first week I started I lost 8 pounds. I eat five-six meals incl. fruits, yogurts etc, work out 4/7 days for at least an hour doing cardio. I included this as something that might help I am also going to start considering protein!

HawkeyeTy

Hey! I think you doing great , I think what is also important is watching what you eat but don't starve yourself, also you should adjust your calorie intake as you lose weight. I am 5'4 started at 165 3 weeks ago now I am at 150. I follow the 1200 cal/day. I cut out rice, meat which wasn't hard because I ate chicken only. I replaced it with mushrooms, broccoli and turkey. The rice I replaced with a baked potatoe, brown bread, tortilla bread, the first week I started I lost 8 pounds. I eat five-six meals incl. fruits, yogurts etc, work out 4/7 days for at least an hour doing cardio. I included this as something that might help I am also going to start considering protein!

YOU should be eating more...

cazattack2

Thanks!

I've lost weight before through dieting alone and saw a much larger drop in the first few weeks. But I guess it's different this time because i'm working out.

HawkeyeTy

Thanks!

I've lost weight before through dieting alone and saw a much larger drop in the first few weeks. But I guess it's different this time because i'm working out.

Quit trying to rush it.

Skarlet13

One pound per week is excellent. You should be happy!!!

astronomicals

Faster losses are typically associated with loss of lean mass. Unless you wanna look just as pudgy and smaller, keep doing what you're doing.

fushigi1988

You're eating plenty of protein and being active, great job
I would personally eat a bit closer to TDEE. It will make weight loss slower, but you will retain more muscle mass.

PikaKnight

Thanks!

I've lost weight before through dieting alone and saw a much larger drop in the first few weeks. But I guess it's different this time because i'm working out.

Quit trying to rush it.

^I agree with this.

cazattack2

Thanks everyone.
I could try eating closer to TDEE, but honestly with all the protein, 1680 cals makes me pretty full. i've heard of eating more carbs on training days so maybe i can try that.

knitapeace

I'm your height but 15 years older, I weigh just slightly less and exercise about the same amount. I calculated my TDEE using Fat2Fit Radio and even with a deficit I still eat between 2000 and 2200 calories a day. I think you might be short-changing yourself nutritionally, despite eating the right amount of protein, by keeping your calories so low. Just something to consider, I'm not a doctor.

cazattack2

I definitely have my more than 1680 days! Especially training days, they're usually about 1800-2100. 1680 is average, after i remove cals from workouts.

knitapeace

That sounds a lot more sustainable! I think you're definitely doing the "right" things for you.