Needs some advice, suggestions!!

katnotfat

Hello!
I wanted to ask for ya'lls opinions. I'm not seeing anything changing on the scale yet and I feel like I'm putting in some good work.
I try and exercise 4-5 times a week and have logged onto MFP for 25 days straight, (yay!)
Here's how I plan on upping my exercise (I mostly do that now, but I will be adding the weight training)

Monday- elliptical 30 min/ free weights for arms
Tuesday- Body Pump Class
Wednesday- Zumba, free weights after the class
Thursday- Body Pump Class
Friday- Elliptical/ free weights for arms
Then on the weekends -try and take my dog for walks.

I also have my nutrition journal open if anyone has any suggestions. I do try and eat my exercise calories and am really trying to eat well-- but not everything I eat is super healthy all the time-- but I'm trying!

I do gotta share one small good choice that I made last night that I was proud of
I got out of a meeting late, 7:30pm and hadn't eaten dinner.. On my way home I passed tons of fast food places and started to panic a little, heh, and then I stopped at Subway and ate healthy. Yaaay- that was a tough one!

*Sigh* I know I'm seeing a little bit of difference in my body so I should probably just be patient, but it's hard!
Now That I'm putting in the hard work, I wanna see results on the scale!

I hope everyone is having a great day! Please add me as a friend if you'd like. I need all the help I can get!!

*You guys motivate me, thanks for being awesome and such determined people!!!*

PS- If I'm overreacting... which I probably am, you can say "quit you're b*tching!" but... nicely please, I'm vulnerable

Newfiedan

read this link it should clear things up nicely for you and if it does not then msg me I will help you get it set right. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/210894-feed-to-shed-fat

BabyDuchess

Hi.....I took a look at your food diary and I would suggest trying to always eat at least 3 meals a day and opt for low-calorie, low-fat choices, even if you have to revamp your food supply by going shopping for healthier things.....I don't pretend to have all the answers but I know eat healthy, portion control and exercise is the answer if consistently done! Feel free to add me if you want.....good luck to you!

bethrs

I think Baby Duchess is on the right track- I would add to eat at least 1200 calories (net) each day and avoid processed foods as the sodium and other fillers may not help you lose weight or be healthy.

ladybug1620

1) Try to net 1200 calories at least

2) Track your sodium

3) Drink WAY more water

jamklgator

you are certainly doing plenty of exercise!
-Lower your carbs, raise your protein
-Always eat breakfast
-If you are going to eat carbs, balance them with some protein, i.e. half a bagel and an egg or an apple and some nuts
-Eat smaller meals, more often, i.e. 5 small meals a day
-Eat most of your calories prior to the most active part of your day
-Avoid foods that use up alot of calories, but offer little nutritional value

Hope that helps.

katnotfat

That does help alot. I'm a case worker at a mental health clinic and I usually don't take the time to eat in the morning... or have a big lunch either. I'm usually running clients around to doctor appointments and am in my car alot. I will start and try to carry healthy snacks in my car maybe. I can see how it may be working against me to eat my calories after I get to work out. I ususally try and work out right after I get out of work... so by the time I get home, I'm trying to play catch up with my calories. Ugh, balance will come at some point, I hope.