One Month! Looking for some advice.

StephF3692
StephF3692 Posts: 27 Member
Hi all!

I have been using MFP for about a month now, and have completely changed not only what I eat, but how I think about food and eating, so I think I am setting myself up for success. To that end, I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice on my current meal plan(s). I'm taking in about 1200-1300 calories a day, and I take my dogs on a light jog / long 1.25 mile walk every day. On the weekends we explore a bit further, and actually get a few miles (~3.5 - I'll check on my pedometer app next time I'm out.) I plan on introducing higher intensity cardio - spinning / workout dvds - in the mornings starting this week, now that I have my eating a bit more under control.

Here's a typical day of eating:

Breakfast (350-420 calories)
Staples: 3 Egg whites (once a week: 2 whites, 1 whole); 1 serving of Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal; 1 scoop of Syntrax Vanilla Protein Powder, and then either 1/4c. blueberries, 1/2 a banana, 1/2c. strawberries. I usually put everything but the eggs into the blender and drink it on my way to / at work. So, I'm having breakfast from 6:45 (eggs) and then at 7:45-9, when at work.

Lunch (240-310 calories -- depending on fruit and variables)
2 oz turkey breast
Salad w/ a slice of tomato, cucumbers, baby carrots, 1/8tsp olive oil and vinegar
100 calorie pack of almonds (I recently dropped the whole wheat bread)
Either: 2 TBS tribe hummus or 2 TBS of a homemade greek yogurt / avocado spread I made off of eatingwell.com

Dinner (normally between 300-500 calories)
4oz of lean protein
Veggies (usually steamed w/lemon)
Salad
If I have "starchy" carbs at night, it's either beans or quinoa.

My fats only come from: olive oil, almonds, coconut oil, or avocado

Alternating Snacks:
1 oz almonds
2 TBS hummus and celery/broccoli/carrots
Plain unsalted brown rice cakes
1oz of Low sodium / Raw cheese
Turkey Pepperoni
Quest protein bars (or comparable)

I drink 10-12 glasses of water / crystal light a day. I have completely cut out white sugar, white bread, soda, juices, butter, fried foods, pasta, rice, etc. from my diet, and not really missing it!

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  • SteelySunshine
    SteelySunshine Posts: 1,092 Member
    That doesn't look like enough calories to me. Especially if you plan on adding high intensity cardio. You haven't left a whole lot of clues to your height and weight. But, if you are trying to lose what your ticker says I can ball park your weight and if you are average in height then that really puts your calorie needs at around 1700. TDEE 2125 - 20% 1700 to lose around a pound a week. I understand most people want to lose faster than that. But 30% reduction of TDEE isn't even recommended for people who are morbidly obese.

    But, the kinds of foods you are eating look like they are good healthy foods. I think you just need more of them.
  • StephF3692
    StephF3692 Posts: 27 Member
    Thanks for the feedback! I am going to up it to 1640, and be sure to eat back my calories. I'm not interested in losing the weight fast since it took years to pack on, I just want to lose it for good! I was just feeling satiated at 12-1300 calories, but can easily add some clean calories to my current plan!