Am I doing something wrong?

psuLemon

I notice you use protein powders. Ever consider mixing with milk instead of water? I had to go the other way around to reduce my calories.

I did both...I tried water for the first time today but I used almond milk in the past. I'm not sure which I prefer but I'm thinking almond/soy would be most beneficial.

You can also use muscle milk (300 calories for the two scoops) or even weight gainers which are 400-500 calories. I love muscle milk and i use it everyday to help me hit my calorie mark.

engineman312

try mixing the protein powder with 6 ounces of orange juice, a 1/4 cup of non fat yogurt, and some frozen berries.

_Shelley_

You look very lean and you dont say what your current weight/height is. You may just need to build some muscle to get the look you are after. You will need a hell of alot more calories than what you are on to build muscle. What you are doing now is counter productive to getting fitter. Have you thought about a one off training/nuitrition consultation to ensure you are getting the best results for your effort?

I grab extra calories with a snack bag that fits in my purse or pocket.

....................................................................... Calories........................Carb..............Fat ....................Protein

9 grams cacao nibs..................................... 50.................................. 4........................ 5 ................... 1

5 grams Goji berries.................................... 4...................................1 ....................... 0..................... 1

2 Tablespoons Pumpkin Seeds....................180..................................8........................30 .....................8

1 tablespoons Sesame seeds ...................... 15................................ 0......................... 2 .................... 0

10 grams Goldenberries.............................. 16................................2..........................0...................... 0

1 Tablspoon coconut oil .............................. 130.................................... 0.......................14.................... 0

29 Almonds....................................................... 161.................................. 6.......................14..................... 6


I throw a mixture of a few of the above into a plastic bag. It fits into my pocket and I eat it with a plastic spoon. If you are really full and dont know how to cram in any more good quality calories this is how I do it. Some of the foods listed are amazingly good for you.


Other quick eating food, good for snacks.

Banana....................................................................... 105........................ 27................... 0..................1

Rice milk 250 ml ...................................................... 128..........................26................... 3..................1

Raw cacao powder 2.5 TBSpoons..........................60............................. 9................... 2................. 3

I don't eat potatos much but if I am still low I will eat sweet potato good for calories and carbs and vitamins.

Not big on boiled eggs myself but thats a quick 211 calories as well

Good luck

Thank you. And I apologize for just seeing this now.

I am 5'6 and currently fluctuating between 142-145. I'm focusing more on toning right now more than anything else. I know I'm gaining muscle weight since I can physically feel my muscles now without flexing them. It's a great feeling

I am going to start incorporating some of these things into my diet. Much thanks.