Plan re-do?

heniko

Hi everyone!

I just finished my sixth week on my weight loss plan. First weeks I was losing weight then the weeks following I seemed to loss no weight but measured a few cm less then before. Week six wieigh-in I actually gained one pound back.

I am not currently on any diet meal plan, but I am trying to stay within 1500cal per day. And using some of the principles of Chronutrion (eating a large breakfast, middle lunch and light dinner), trying to drink 3L water daily but most days even 2L is difficult. I have cut out any processed foods. I now cook all of our meals from scratch. And we have made a commitment to not eat out, if possible and eat more vegetables, lean proteins like chicken and fish several times a week. At least 2 fish or sefood weekly and red meats only few times a month. I have cut out all my Coke and other caloric beverages, I only drink tea and water now. And occasional, allow myself 2-3x weekly the morning cup of coffee with milk. I tried going without sugar, but I cannot do it. I tried sweeteners but all taste terrible. Is 1 tsp really that bad if I am having a cup a coffee 3x weekly?

I feel like I am eating monomeals: I know there is variety out there but it's difficult eating local in season things.

Either 2 eggs with slice ww bread or oatmeal for breakfast. I was eating Special K cereal for week then noticed I was eating double the portion size so I stopped.
Protein like eggs, hummous, salad, pita bread and fruit for lunch
I drink tea in the afternoon with a a slice of flatbread with jam, or fruit or nuts
For dinner, I try keep it light by having a lean protein like fish grilled with either a salad or steamed veg (mostly carrots) or a bowl of chicken soup (no noodles)

I do feel hungry during the day, but it may be since I have a issue with portion control, hence the reason I am fat now LOL!
I did the whole low fat dairy thing but found there was much other addivties I did not want, so I went back to the regular version. I love dairy BTW , also bread and pasta, probably another reason why I am fat.

By late afternoon I feel like I am ready to pig out ....

I usually don't eat meat, but when I did it was usually breaded and fried. Since starting this diet, I have made an effort to eat lean meats. And I no long fry but grill the meats.

Fitness-wise I have 2 twin baby boys at home, so I am pretty much homebound now until they are get abit older. I have no equipment but dh is thinking about getting a cross trainer in the future. I have found Zumba on YouTube which seems like alot of fun (also ockeBody.tv) but i fear I am just too unfit and out of shape to keep up. I'm 31 170cm and 112kg.

Is anyone out doing Chronoturtion? Is it even something worth trying? I thought calorie counting would be easy but it seems harder now that I am trying to do it. DO you know plan out your meals? I usually track as I go during the day but by afternoon some days I am close to my calorie 1500 so ... I am doing this wrong I guess.

Is Weight watcher any better? Or another plan? I thought this was simple math here but clearly I am doing something wrong!
My motivation was so very high in Jan when I started but 6wks later, it's very low --- so results I am seeing + I do not feel any better. I need some motivation and some tips to get where I need to be! Thanks everyone!

catcrazy

Hi.

Do you feel overfull at breakfast, you could be stretching your stomach a little and that is why you are ravenous in the afternoon. I know the reasons behind eating a larger breakfast but its actually been proven that it doesnt matter when the calories are eaten...its ultimately calories in versus calories burned. Also had a quick peek at your carb/fat/protein ratio and your protein is very low, protein fills you for longer. Most recommend setting it at 40/30/30.

Try going for 3 meals and 3 snacks a day...veg is very good for filling up on and make sure each meal has a good portion of protein to carry you thru to the next meal

You dont say how old your babies are but if you are breastfeeding you need to add calories to keep your milk supply stable, disregard if not breastfeeding.

Don't worry about the one sugar, this is for life and you have to enjoy your food and drink so moderation is the key and 1 sugar 3 times a week is nothing, its only about 60 calories in total

7RandomNames

Eating a large breakfast has always made me feel more hungry through the rest of the day. For some people the large breakfast helps, for some people five small meals works better. I've always preferred that system in reverse. Small breakfast, medium lunch, large dinner. Experiment and see what works best for you.

When I first started, I had to plan ahead or I would go over my calories. Now I have a better sense of how many calories are in the foods I'm eating, so I can roughly estimate and keep track as I go. It takes a while to get used to. As far as exercise, there are little ways to burn calories, like standing instead of sitting, or shadow boxing (punching the air) while you watch TV. Even fidgeting with something will burn a couple of calories. If you can fit in a 30 minute workout somewhere, even if it's just jogging in place, then that would probably help you out.