New to the program

kbcsurams

Hi there! I have been working out for a while but have really just been maintaining and needless to say, I'm tired of that! So, I have downloaded this app on my phone and want to start counting calories. I am going to try to do around 1200 a day. If anyone has any great meal plans please share! Thanks!

popsicle33

Welcome to the site.

I am not new to exercise either, but always used it as an excuse to eat whatever I wanted. At the ripening age of 39, that excuse doesn't work anymore!

What has been helping me most has been eating a high-fiber breakfast (fresh fruit, FiberPlus cereal w/ milk), eating carefully-portioned lunches (I like Healthy Choice meals + a yoplait fat free yogurt and a fruit), and then planning dinner based on what calories I have left at the end of the day.

Lunch today will be leftovers: 1/2 Totinos classic pepperoni (personal size), 2 cups steamed broccoli, 1 clementine orange and a yogurt. Tonight I am planning a broiled salmon fillet, a fresh green salad, steamed brown rice w/ sauteed mushrooms and onion.

I have been eating smaller meals + 2 snacks (am - 1/4 c soy nuts or raisins, pm - 1 slice of aged swiss cheese before my workout), and about 72+ ounces of water every day. The snacks and water keep me from overeating at mealtime.

I like broiling a 1/4 lean seasoned turkey burger with 2-3 cups of lettuce on top w/ 1 tbs mayo and 1 tbs ketchup, with another veggie as a side, and 1 slice of toasted 12-grain bread (Orowheat).

I love cooking and I looooove food, but I usually cook for one, so that can be a challenge!

Look up the "slow-cooked pot roast" recipe on www.startmakingchoices.com. I made it last weekend with rice and broccoli last weekend and it was really good! One 1-1/2 c serving of that pot roast was only 368 cals.

Amy