i know its awful but ..... critique my diary plz

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  • shirley_beans
    shirley_beans Posts: 65 Member
    My best friend is a nutritionist (traditionally licensed as well as holistically) and she would tell you to eliminate processed foods, especially "white" products. There is nothing wrong with carbs, especially when you are exercising, but you need to replace white bread with whole wheat. Also cut out the diet soda. In studies, rats who consumed fake sugar tended to weigh more than those who had real sugar. All soda is basically poison. A lot of others have mentioned this, but where are the fruits and veggies? I'd also watch sugar and high fructose corn syrup...it's hidden in a lot of processed foods, such as ketchup and tomato sauce. Try organic ketchup! It tastes great without all the garbage added. I, too, noticed that you're consistently going under your calories for the day. This can actually slow the metabolism.

    I have similar weight loss goals to you, about ten pounds, and sometimes I think the less you have to lose the slower your progress can be. I've been advised to switch up my work out routines a lot, because the body adapts.

    Good luck! :)
  • momRN2B
    momRN2B Posts: 247 Member
    Here are some stats for 5' 4" women:
    108 pounds for a small frame, 120 pounds for a medium frame, and 132 pounds for a large frame.
    http://www.cordianet.com/calculator.htm

    Sounds a little off to me from my own personal experience. I am 5' 2" and I am a medium/large frame and I look great at 130 and dont think i would try to go lower than 120. I guess it depends on your shape and fat distribution. As someone else suggested instead of the OP trying to lose weight she should be working on eating healthier and building muscle.
    Again, just my view.
  • spammyanna
    spammyanna Posts: 871 Member
    So I've stopped losing weight and its probably due to my diet ... So any help appreciated. I know its terrible!

    You already know about the bad food choices ;) The less processed foods you eat, the easier you'll find it to lose weight. Your sodium is through the roof and you're probably not drinking enough water hence your body is holding onto all it can.

    Honestly the actual choices of your food I think have a lot less to do with it...to lose weight, nutrients are not a requirement. It helps you be more healthy, but it will not PREVENT weight loss. You eat under your goal by at least 500 calories almost every day, if not more. That is the problem...drinking water and sodium...is just water weight and losing that means little anyhow, assuming you want to look good.

    I <3 you.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    1st thing I notice is the sodas. Stop drinkin them & start drinking water. Incorporate some more veggies in diet. I would try to stay under on my sodium, but not everyone thinks that's important, but it can make u retain water. Don't eat breaded anything, grilled or baked is always best. And those fries are probably processed. U can make ur ownn fries, I do and they're tastier. You also might want to eat more. Try 20% of ur TDEE.
  • Kasya007
    Kasya007 Posts: 165 Member
    I'm just repeating what everyone else is saying, but you eat terribly. You may hit or be under your calorie goals, but I personally wouldn't put ANY of what you eat into my body, for none of it is actual fuel.

    You have NO vegetables or fresh foods within your diet (corn is not a vegetable in my eyes, it's junk). Also, you consume FAR too many sugars & processed foods, which means you most likely crash & burn at points throughout the day with those sugar spikes. You will have trouble and much frustration until that changes. I'm sorry.

    I have a simple fix though, try not to use the condiments you use & only shop the perimeter of the grocery store FOR JUST 2 WEEKS! You'll be amazed at what happens when you don't eat anything that comes from the inner aisles, you'll see a loss, and you'll feel great on top of it all!

    If ketchup is your love, Google--and patience--will be your best friend, as there are many low-sugar ketchup recipes online that you can experiment with (and be brave try other condiments as well). If you want to be really brave, start making them all from fresh foods. :wink:

    I wish you luck on your journey. I'm sorry that you are having troubles with it, but a healthy lifestyle will come with time, effort & persistence.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,332 Member
    Just one thing....ditch the creamed corn. It may have corn in it but that's where the similarity ends. FRESH veggies!! :)

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