What my trainer has asked me to eat
rachaee
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Okay so tomorrow I start the first of ten sessions with a trainer. I'm currently around 140 at 5'5 and am a complete cardio low calorie idiot. He is going to teach me to lift and said he will slowly increase my calories to get my metab back up and get the fat off.
His breakfast for me before our first session is 3 whole eggs and 50g oats...Eff whites I expected but not whole...I never eat whole eggs! What are your opinions? I'm worried now! That seems a lot to me
His breakfast for me before our first session is 3 whole eggs and 50g oats...Eff whites I expected but not whole...I never eat whole eggs! What are your opinions? I'm worried now! That seems a lot to me
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you are going to work out - you need to fuel your body and whole eggs are not that high in calories0
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There is nothing wrong with whole eggs. They're delicious.0
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Does your trainer have a degree in nutrition? Sounds like he's having you eat the weight lifter's diet of:
- oatmeal
-sweet potato
- lean protein
-eggs
I don't think an eating plan as limited as that is sustainable for a long period of time. But he may be correct in what he's advising in terms of macro nutrients/calories. It's hard to tell.0 -
3 eggs are 210 calories0
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The yolk in the egg is where most of the nutrition is.0
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I eat 4 whole eggs almost every day.
The majority of the nutrients for the eggs are in the yolk.
You'll be fine.0 -
I eat 3 whole eggs, old fashioned rolled oats every morning. It's great fuel for the body. I do lifting. I feel great & have accomplished my goals so far.0
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On lifting days, I usually eat an egg, 2 chicken sausages, and oatmeal or toast with almond/peanut/cashew butter, and coconut oil. I keep it under 500 cals, but close to 40g of protein.
Personally, 3 eggs would be too much for me from a smell standpoint. That's why I try to get the protein from chicken in the mornings. I've lost weight and gained muscle doing this.0 -
That's only a bit over 400 calories. If you're up for the experiment then just eat whatever he tells you and see if it works for you. I'm not a big fan of trainers, it's not like they went to college and got degrees in kinesiology and nutrition. Usually they train you how they train and have you eat how they eat because that's what works for them. Maybe your guy is different and has come up with something completely tailored to you and your goals. Anyways you're already invested so give it a try and let us know how it works out.0
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Wow thanks for your replies! IV started with him because I want to change; for years IV only lost weight from 1000 calories or under per day and cardio...then of course ended up binging so although I can run, physically my body is not very good and I get very tired from sugar highs and crashes! I guess Im Just scared suddenly eating more will make me gain as all the girls I know are stuck on the whole eat very little to be skinny thing! My goal is to get lean so I guess I just need to trust him and the process?0
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What is your issue with whole eggs? The yoke is were all the healthy fats and nutrients are.0
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Okay so tomorrow I start the first of ten sessions with a trainer. I'm currently around 140 at 5'5 and am a complete cardio low calorie idiot. He is going to teach me to lift and said he will slowly increase my calories to get my metab back up and get the fat off.
His breakfast for me before our first session is 3 whole eggs and 50g oats...Eff whites I expected but not whole...I never eat whole eggs! What are your opinions? I'm worried now! That seems a lot to me
3 whole eggs seems like a lot of...what, to you?
You shared that you have a history of high cardio and low caloric intake. It sounds like your trainer is taking that into consideration as he starts working with you, on what sounds like a mutual goal to slowly increase your caloric intake.
As others have already shared, 3 whole eggs = 210 calories. So I wonder if your concern is symptomatic of your history of low-calorie eating (something you think has impaired your metabolism), or is there something else besides calories going on for you?
Your profile and food diary are private, so we can't help you with tailored advice until you decide to share more about your previous and current eating patterns.
There's no harm in giving your trainer, and these yolk-inclusive eggs, a shot for the agreed-upon period. The best education is experience, in this case. Consider yourself a study, subject size 1, and see what the next four weeks of lifting and increased nutrition do for you.0 -
Does your trainer have a degree in nutrition? Sounds like he's having you eat the weight lifter's diet of:
- oatmeal
-sweet potato
- lean protein
-eggs
I don't think an eating plan as limited as that is sustainable for a long period of time. But he may be correct in what he's advising in terms of macro nutrients/calories. It's hard to tell.
He currently trains his gf for comps and some others so I'm trusting he knows what he's doing! I don't think he has a degree though no.0 -
Okay so tomorrow I start the first of ten sessions with a trainer. I'm currently around 140 at 5'5 and am a complete cardio low calorie idiot. He is going to teach me to lift and said he will slowly increase my calories to get my metab back up and get the fat off.
His breakfast for me before our first session is 3 whole eggs and 50g oats...Eff whites I expected but not whole...I never eat whole eggs! What are your opinions? I'm worried now! That seems a lot to me
3 whole eggs seems like a lot of...what, to you?
You shared that you have a history of high cardio and low caloric intake. It sounds like your trainer is taking that into consideration as he starts working with you, on what sounds like a mutual goal to slowly increase your caloric intake.
As others have already shared, 3 whole eggs = 210 calories. So I wonder if your concern is symptomatic of your history of low-calorie eating (something you think has impaired your metabolism), or is there something else besides calories going on for you?
Good question! I think I just see the white as the protein low cal bit and the yolk as the fat calorific fat bit! I. Just worried as if he expects me to eat that amount 5/6 per day I don't see how fat loss will happen and he said he would increase slowly. All in all I think I'm panicking as I'm giving him all control and it's scary! I want to reach my goals though so I hope I can trust him.0 -
You'll be fine. I eat a lot more then that for breakfast most of the time and I'm 135 lbs. It's not that much at all0
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Wow thanks for your replies! IV started with him because I want to change; for years IV only lost weight from 1000 calories or under per day and cardio...then of course ended up binging so although I can run, physically my body is not very good and I get very tired from sugar highs and crashes! I guess Im Just scared suddenly eating more will make me gain as all the girls I know are stuck on the whole eat very little to be skinny thing! My goal is to get lean so I guess I just need to trust him and the process?
1000 under is way to low on any day - if you are going to be lifting make sure you fuel your body. Also protein will be very important to this whole process.0 -
I hear that you're concerned about letting go of control--the same kind of control that made it possible for you to subsist on 1000 calories/day while doing consistent cardio.
I think this is an opportunity to trust not only the trainer but yourself. You sound like you put some thought into working with a trainer. No point in trying to tweak that dynamic before it even starts.
There's a lot about nutrition that gets lost in the media, as articles try to translate ongoing research into layman's terms, and present only limited findings for a general public.
As mentioned earlier in the thread, egg yolks provide all sorts of very valuable nutrition--including very valuable fats. Our bodies NEED fat to thrive, even as we're working on fat loss. The physiology and biochemistry of the body are so very amazing, and there's a lot more to their functioning than the basic macronutrients and the "avoid this food" health news we're fed.
Maybe a little time with the new nutrition plan, and let us know how you're doing after a few sessions with the trainer.0 -
Does your trainer have a degree in nutrition? Sounds like he's having you eat the weight lifter's diet of:
- oatmeal
-sweet potato
- lean protein
-eggs
I don't think an eating plan as limited as that is sustainable for a long period of time. But he may be correct in what he's advising in terms of macro nutrients/calories. It's hard to tell.
What? How do you even come to that conclusion from the OP's original post. I am an LDR and NOT a trainer and still can understand why her trainer wants her eating whole eggs.0 -
you should always eat the whole egg anyways!0
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I hear that you're concerned about letting go of control--the same kind of control that made it possible for you to subsist on 1000 calories/day while doing consistent cardio.
I think this is an opportunity to trust not only the trainer but yourself. You sound like you put some thought into working with a trainer. No point in trying to tweak that dynamic before it even starts.
There's a lot about nutrition that gets lost in the media, as articles try to translate ongoing research into layman's terms, and present only limited findings for a general public.
As mentioned earlier in the thread, egg yolks provide all sorts of very valuable nutrition--including very valuable fats. Our bodies NEED fat to thrive, even as we're working on fat loss. The physiology and biochemistry of the body are so very amazing, and there's a lot more to their functioning than the basic macronutrients and the "avoid this food" health news we're fed.
Maybe a little time with the new nutrition plan, and let us know how you're doing after a few sessions with the trainer.
Thankyou! You are absolutely right, after so many years it's hard to give up that control and trust someone else! But I have put a lot of thought into working with him and I want to change so I guess il be eating those eggs in the morning and il let you know how I go.
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The only reason I do egg whites is medically related...to limit my cholesterol intake as I have high-ish cholesterol.0
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Trainers in general no nothing about nutrition and are some of the biggest purveyors of myths and bro science out there. Ignore the food advice and just take the lifting advice which hopefully he's qualified to train you0
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Wow thanks for your replies! IV started with him because I want to change; for years IV only lost weight from 1000 calories or under per day and cardio...then of course ended up binging so although I can run, physically my body is not very good and I get very tired from sugar highs and crashes! I guess Im Just scared suddenly eating more will make me gain as all the girls I know are stuck on the whole eat very little to be skinny thing! My goal is to get lean so I guess I just need to trust him and the process?
In my world, eggs are health food. Eat them. (I cry a little when people eat egg whites and toss the yolks.
) Given your history, you'll feel amazing after a breakfast like that. Have a great workout! 
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Eating breakfast will help boost your metabolism throughout the day, fuel your workout, and keep you from eating in between meals. It can seem like a lot to someone who is used to calorie restricting to the degree you have (I did it for years as well), but getting protein and fiber into your body before anything else will even out your blood sugar so you won't be as hungry and even if you do have sweets later in the day, it won't come with the intense highs and lows you're describing.
As a former restricter/cardio junkie, one of the feelings I hated more than anything was feeling full. It was psychological, but I had a hard time adjusting to larger meals, especially breakfast. To deal with it I found that doing a little bit of exercise, just 5min of squats, jumping jacks or leg lifts before breakfast, really helped me get over my aversion. Don't know if you're dealing with that, but hey a few extra squats are always a good thing!0 -
Personally I wouldn't hand my fitness and diet over to someone who isn't trained in health, fitness and nutrition. I would definitely check his credentials if he doesn't have any degrees in his line of work. More importantly though above all else, follow your gut instinct. If your gut feeling is telling you not to do something or follow someone's advice, then don't. Your own intuition will never guide you the wrong way. Just my two cents.0
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There is nothing wrong with eating whole eggs. The yolks are nutritious, too.0
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I don't get some of you people....
Her trainer is increasing her calorie intake and telling her to eat whole eggs instead of just the whites...why? Probably because they are more calorie dense and so should be eating them, thus increasing her calorie intake. Sounds like her trainer has her off to a very good start at getting her calories above 1000....
...yet you are telling her not to trust her trainer because he told her to eat whole eggs? Really?0 -
I don't get some of you people....
Her trainer is increasing her calorie intake and telling her to eat whole eggs instead of just the whites...why? Probably because they are more calorie dense and so should be eating them, thus increasing her calorie intake. Sounds like her trainer has her off to a very good start at getting her calories above 1000....
...yet you are telling her not to trust her trainer because he told her to eat whole eggs? Really?
Agreed. If folks were really listening to the OP, they'd hear her desire to make changes in her life, her history of undereating, and realize that whole eggs and some oatmeal for breakfast is just...breakfast.
Put away the pitchforks and torches. Only thing happening here is a woman working to improve her health, and sharing some concerns about what that change process feels like as she steps into the unknown.0 -
Trainers in general no nothing about nutrition and are some of the biggest purveyors of myths and bro science out there. Ignore the food advice and just take the lifting advice which hopefully he's qualified to train you
Normally, I'd agree with you. However, the OP has already said that she has an issue undereating. Adding cals via whole eggs is a good idea.
50g oats is half a serve by the way
Now take those oats, add some protein powder, peanut butter and banana. Then you have an edible food item 0 -
Whole eggs and oatmeal? Sounds like a good breakfast comprised of protein, fats, and complex carbs to me. I would personally add in some spinach and tomato to the eggs (scrambled) and maybe some frozen mixed berries to the oatmeal for micros without adding any significant calories.0
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