Please look at my diary

gaylynn35

Honey, too little protein!!!! You weigh something like 160 now, right? Up the protein to 120 at least, lower your carbs, exclude the simple ones and dont worry about the sugar if it comes from fruit and veg. If it comes from anything else, DO worry, thats not good. I think 11 lbs is good progress but you need to step it up in terms of nutrition. Eat as clean as possible, dont get too overworked on the little cheats, drink water and get that protein in!!! Good luck to you!

This! If I ate what you ate I would be starving all the time. I weigh 123 and try to eat at least that many grams of protein a day. It helps keep me from sugar "highs" and lows.

I do one protein shake after my workout, otherwise get my protein from eggs (the whole egg- lots of nutrition in those yolks) meat, nuts, and dairy.

I don't worry about sugar from dairy (unsweetened dairy that is) or fruits or whole grains.

You are doing well in the weight loss department though. I lost only 1/2 lb a week average but it really adds up after awhile. Remember when you are short too, you won't lose as fast as some of the big guys or gals.

True, I forget about the short part. I am only 4'10 " tall. I appreciate all of the help.

ScottFree_66

You are doing great and your weight loss is at a good pace. Here on MFP you will find a large variety of thought about what is and is not proper eating. Find a method that works for you and that you will be able to continue following after the weight is gone. Remember, you are not on a diet, this is a lifestyle change.
For me, i eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables... and home cooked meals. I try not to eat processed foods, so I don't worry about sugar. I usually limit eating out (processed foods) to 1 meal on Saturday and Sunday... and even then I try to keep my calories close to my goal on those days.

travishalogod

You need to go and take a basic nutrition class. You may be under your calorie goal and enjoying diet soda, but certain things just aren't good for you even if they are low intake. Having 100 calories of a candy bar as way worse for you than having 100 calories of a protein shake, or 100 calories of complex carbs. You need to know what you are putting into your body and what it does to you. Remember your body is a big chemistry set. Everything you put into it is exactly what you are going to get out of it.. answer this quesitons "do you eat to live, or live to eat" if you answer correctly, you will be successful at your lifestyle change. But in the meantime, find a nutrition class.

atiena23

Protien sources- fish, egg whites, greek yogurt my new fav, lean meats, soymilk i would do a search on food high in protien. good luck

gaylynn35

You need to go and take a basic nutrition class. You may be under your calorie goal and enjoying diet soda, but certain things just aren't good for you even if they are low intake. Having 100 calories of a candy bar as way worse for you than having 100 calories of a protein shake, or 100 calories of complex carbs. You need to know what you are putting into your body and what it does to you. Remember your body is a big chemistry set. Everything you put into it is exactly what you are going to get out of it.. answer this quesitons "do you eat to live, or live to eat" if you answer correctly, you will be successful at your lifestyle change. But in the meantime, find a nutrition class.

Thanks for the info. I can't afford to go to a nutrition class. I will cut back on the 1/2 bar of dark chocolate. I really don't drink that much diet soda. I had my boyfriend get me a 2 liter over 2 weeks ago, and there is still some left in the bottle. I will try not to drink it as much. I eat to live, I don't live to eat.

Thanks again for the information.

gaylynn35

So, I will start eating more eggs and find some kind of protein shake.

gaylynn35

thanks everyone, I have received enough information to help me figure it out.

I have closed my diary now.

Thanks again.