Couple of Questions . . . :)

Leigh14

Hello all!

I'm on day 3 of my new life. :glasses: I just wanted to ask a few questions.

Thus far, my diet for the past three days has consisted of this:

*Low-Sodium V8 on my morning commute
*Six inch oven roasted chicken breast sub on Honey Oat bread for breakfast
*12 Blue Diamond Vanilla Bean almonds for a snack
*Six inch oven roasted chicken breast sub on Honey Oat bread for lunch
*12 Blue Diamond Vanilla Bean almonds for a snack
*A cup of Yoplait Original - Passion Fruit

This actually keeps me very full; I end up eating the last on the list around 4 or 4:30 and nothing for the rest of the evening. According to the Food Calculator on here, I should be getting around 1400 . . . this adds up to almost that amount, leaving some room for later if I get hungry after the Yoplait.

How does that sound to you guys?

Also, I used to drink soda ALL THE TIME. There seemed to be nothing better than a nice, cold Mt. Dew. But, for the past three days, all I've had is water. I know this probably doesn't seem big to most people, but it's HUGE for me. Apart from a possible caffiene-detox headache ... I'm doing pretty well.

If water becomes too dull to handle, what is your favorite thing to add to it?

I also love, love, love kidney beans and am trying to incorporate them somehow into my daily meals . . . any suggestions? I'm not too big on dressings or anything . . . would it be alright to eat canned beans? Does it decrease the sodium to wash them off in a strainer?

And . . . I like fish, too, but I'm not too great of a cook. I always end up getting frozen fish and overcooking it or undercooking it. Any ideas?

Looks like I went over my 'couple of questions' limit, lol! Thanks for any advice!!!! :flowerforyou:

Leigh14

Hello all!

I'm on day 3 of my new life. :glasses: I just wanted to ask a few questions.

Thus far, my diet for the past three days has consisted of this:

*Low-Sodium V8 on my morning commute
*Six inch oven roasted chicken breast sub on Honey Oat bread for breakfast
*12 Blue Diamond Vanilla Bean almonds for a snack
*Six inch oven roasted chicken breast sub on Honey Oat bread for lunch
*12 Blue Diamond Vanilla Bean almonds for a snack
*A cup of Yoplait Original - Passion Fruit

This actually keeps me very full; I end up eating the last on the list around 4 or 4:30 and nothing for the rest of the evening. According to the Food Calculator on here, I should be getting around 1400 . . . this adds up to almost that amount, leaving some room for later if I get hungry after the Yoplait.

How does that sound to you guys?

Also, I used to drink soda ALL THE TIME. There seemed to be nothing better than a nice, cold Mt. Dew. But, for the past three days, all I've had is water. I know this probably doesn't seem big to most people, but it's HUGE for me. Apart from a possible caffiene-detox headache ... I'm doing pretty well.

If water becomes too dull to handle, what is your favorite thing to add to it?

I also love, love, love kidney beans and am trying to incorporate them somehow into my daily meals . . . any suggestions? I'm not too big on dressings or anything . . . would it be alright to eat canned beans? Does it decrease the sodium to wash them off in a strainer?

And . . . I like fish, too, but I'm not too great of a cook. I always end up getting frozen fish and overcooking it or undercooking it. Any ideas?

Looks like I went over my 'couple of questions' limit, lol! Thanks for any advice!!!! :flowerforyou:

elliott062907

As for fish, I eat it a lot.
I grill mine for the most part. I get a cast iron skillet, use omega 3 olive oil and add lemon, herbs and cover it with foil for about 10 minutes.

I grill most things. Just love the tenderness and no big clean up.

For in home meat cooking, I broil a lot and bake skinless meats too.

I use soy flour, almond flour, or crushed nuts. You can coat anything with crushed nuts.

Also, go to fit tv and there are some great low fat, or low carb recipes on fish ideas.....

kistinbee

Well...I really think you should have some other foods rather than the same thing for breakfast and lunch. And where is your dinner? Are you exercising? If so, you need to add what you burn and eat that many more calories as well. You should try and have some food from all the food groups in your diet...it's very important. So fruits, veggies, carbs, protein, dairy, and some fat and sugar. I would definetely check out some of the other threads on this site. There is some great information. I'm no expert but there are some people on here that really know what they are talking about.

Good luck! And welcome to MFP!:flowerforyou:

Leigh14

As for fish, I eat it a lot.
I grill mine for the most part. I get a cast iron skillet, use omega 3 olive oil and add lemon, herbs and cover it with foil for about 10 minutes.

I grill most things. Just love the tenderness and no big clean up.

For in home meat cooking, I broil a lot and bake skinless meats too.

I use soy flower, almond flower, or crushed nuts. You can coat anything with crushed nuts.

Also, go to fit tv and there are some great low fat, or low carb recipes on fish ideas.....

Awesome. Thank you so much! :happy: I will be checking that out. And . . . this was my first summer with a grill all my own ... haha, so, I'll have to experiment. Thus far it's only gotten hamburger and bratwurst usage!!

songbyrdsweet

Well, those are all good foods, so you should keep them in your diet. However, if you only eat those 3 foods for the next week, you'll a) get sick of them and b) just plain get sick. In order to take in all the necessary macro and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) you have to eat a varied diet. Just eating the same bread, the same processed chicken, the same flavor almonds, and the same yogurt and V-8 will leave you extremely malnourished in a short period of time. A multivitamin is a helpful supplement, but we don't absorb all of the contents (which is why it includes 150% of daily whatever...you're only going to be capable of absorbing half that amount). They are meant to supplement a diet that already supplies everything you need. Before you do anything else, add more food to your diet!

A lot of people like to add Crystal Light to their water because it's sugar-free.
Eat the beans! Anything to add variety! You can usually get low-sodium canned veggies.

Try buying a fish that has instructions for baking, then when you're comfortable with it, you can get the fresh stuff from the deli. Also try looking up recipes online.

iftcheiaf

This actually keeps me very full; I end up eating the last on the list around 4 or 4:30 and nothing for the rest of the evening.

I'm simply amazed that you can have self-control to not eat after 4:30. I could only do that if I went to bed at a say, oh, 4:35. If you're not hungy and eating your calories, that's great. But don't forget to get a little exercise in there because your body needs a way to flush out all the toxins. But it definitely sounds like you're on your way!!! WAHOO

Leigh14

Well...I really think you should have some other foods rather than the same thing for breakfast and lunch. And where is your dinner? Are you exercising? If so, you need to add what you burn and eat that many more calories as well. You should try and have some food from all the food groups in your diet...it's very important. So fruits, veggies, carbs, protein, dairy, and some fat and sugar. I would definetely check out some of the other threads on this site. There is some great information. I'm no expert but there are some people on here that really know what they are talking about.

Good luck! And welcome to MFP!:flowerforyou:

Thank you so much! I'm working on the variation part ... :glasses: I've yet to go grocery shopping this week, but it's coming soon! As for dinner, it has kind of fallen by the wayside the past few days .... wasn't really sure what to eat and I wasn't hungry. But, I do exercise! I've done 30 minutes of cardio two days this week and lifted weights one day for 30 minutes. Today, I'm doing 30 minutes of each, again. I'm planning on having at least 30 minutes of cardio 5 times a week and 30 minutes of strength training 3 times a week.

Anna_Banana

Well you'll eventually get use to plain water. This is coming from a 6 pop a day girl.

But you are probably going to get tired of subs.

Here's a sample of my day.

breakfast 2 Eggs, 1 pc toast
snack peice of fruit
Lunch Tuna salad (low fat), lettuse on melba toast
snack v-8 slice of cheese
Supper chicken breast, veggies, 1/2 baked potato or rice
snack handful of almonds

Other things I have for snacks are lite yogurt (lime) mixed with 1/2 cup cottage cheese-tastes like that lime jello cottage cheese salad. dry cereal. celery or carrots, special k snack bars or 100 calorie snack packs.

Cooking fish?? Here is what we do. Take a sheet of foil, lay fish on it and top is broccoli and carrots, sprinkle with lemon pepper and add a tbls of butter or marg or lite italian dressing. Close up foil and bake for 30 min to 40 min until fish flakes apart.

Good luck and congrats on joining

dantell13

CUT OUT THE BREADS ON THE SUBS. THAT WILL HELP YOU LOSE FASTER. TAKE A WALK A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE BED. PUT IN SOME SAREGENTO LIGHT STRING CHEESE AND MAYBE A COUPLE OF HARD BOILED EGG WHITES AND AS A GIFT AT NIGHT, HAVE A SUGAR FREE FUDGISCLE AND YOU WILL SEE SOME MAJOR RESULTS. I HAVE LOST 27 POUNDS IN10 WEEKS. GO FOR IT YOU CAN DOOOOO IT.

shorerider

Hello all!

I'm on day 3 of my new life. :glasses: I just wanted to ask a few questions.

Thus far, my diet for the past three days has consisted of this:

*Low-Sodium V8 on my morning commute
*Six inch oven roasted chicken breast sub on Honey Oat bread for breakfast
*12 Blue Diamond Vanilla Bean almonds for a snack
*Six inch oven roasted chicken breast sub on Honey Oat bread for lunch
*12 Blue Diamond Vanilla Bean almonds for a snack
*A cup of Yoplait Original - Passion Fruit

This actually keeps me very full; I end up eating the last on the list around 4 or 4:30 and nothing for the rest of the evening. According to the Food Calculator on here, I should be getting around 1400 . . . this adds up to almost that amount, leaving some room for later if I get hungry after the Yoplait.

How does that sound to you guys?

Also, I used to drink soda ALL THE TIME. There seemed to be nothing better than a nice, cold Mt. Dew. But, for the past three days, all I've had is water. I know this probably doesn't seem big to most people, but it's HUGE for me. Apart from a possible caffiene-detox headache ... I'm doing pretty well.

If water becomes too dull to handle, what is your favorite thing to add to it?

I also love, love, love kidney beans and am trying to incorporate them somehow into my daily meals . . . any suggestions? I'm not too big on dressings or anything . . . would it be alright to eat canned beans? Does it decrease the sodium to wash them off in a strainer?

And . . . I like fish, too, but I'm not too great of a cook. I always end up getting frozen fish and overcooking it or undercooking it. Any ideas?

Looks like I went over my 'couple of questions' limit, lol! Thanks for any advice!!!! :flowerforyou:

HOw many calories is this because it sounds light to me.

Are those Subway or other sub shop subs? If so, they are HIGH in sodium. So is deli meat. Will cause water retention and a host of other problems. Plus, a LOT Of carbs in there.

Variety!

The key is not to go on some odd diet that limits you but to learn to CHANGE your lifestyle. Moderation is the key! If you only limit to one or two foods, then you're going to gain it all back once you starting eating "normal" again.

The trick is to change your thinking about food, so that your new healthy lifestyle becomes "normal" and how you eat for the rest of your life!

Oh, and you have to eat 3 meals a day plus the snacks--don't skip dinner. and having small between meal snacks will help keep your metabolism up.

melissa73

I suggest that you try to moderate instead of eliminate.
Don't be afraid of the natural sugars too.
Fruits
Vegetables( all day long, take a sack of mixed veggies with ya)
Whole wheat breads and pastas
nuts
oatmeal
milk
Cheeses
Yogurt
Fish, chicken, pork, turkey, beef
eggs
Just count every calorie that you put in your mouth. check for Low fat, Low Sodium.
Good luck.

Ezzie

One EASY way to get in a serving or two of veggies is baby spinach....get the washed stuff throw a handful on a sandwich or a wrap, it doesn't have much taste and is loaded with good for you stuff.

You might try running the kidney beans through the blender, then use as a spread on wraps, crackers etc....add garlic or other flavoring to taste. I love Wasa brand light rye crackers, not much of anything 'cept fiber, great to spread those beans on.

Be SURE to add and use those exercise calories, and listen to shorerider and the rest of the gang....eat at LEAST 3 times a day. Think of your car, it runs much better if you keep some gas in the tank, running it till empty just isn't good for it, makes it hard to start and cranky, clogs the fuel lines.....etc.
Ezzie

Leigh14

Thank you everyone for your help! I actually wasn't planning on following that every single day ... that's just what I've ate the past three days, prior to grocery shopping! But, I'm going shopping this evening.

I've already planned my meals for tomorrow and was wondering if this sounds okay???

Pre-breakfast - V8
Breakfast - 2 eggs, 1 piece of 100% whole wheat toast
Snack - Half a serving of Vanilla Bean Almonds
Lunch - Two pieces of 100% whole wheat bread with peanut butter and a banana
Snack - Half a serving of Vanilla Bean Almonds
Dinner - 8 oz. chicken breast, 1/2 cup kidney beans, couple of asparagus spears
Snack - Sugar-free fudgsicle

This totals around 1400 calories ... but, I'll actually be eating more than I usually do, so I guess it will take some time to get used to! Is it unsafe to go below 1400 calories? And ... I know I need to squeeze some more fruit in there. I'll be working on that with my snacking! But, for the moment, the almonds are great!

Thanks again!!!!