Wondering if this is okay to eat every day....

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Lelah77 wrote: »

I wonder if you need so much protein (I think a normal protein intake for adult women is somewhere between 40-50 g/day and you are aiming for 140g).... a serving of most meats is 3-4 ounces - chicken is 3 oz. You have 8 at dinner (2.5 servings), plus protein mix (2 servings), plus your quest bar (which I believe is fortified with protein), your cheese stick, and some egg whites (which contain some protein).

Are you doing some serious weight lifting and trying to bulk? That or a Dr recommended high protein diet would be the only reason I would think you need this much protein. If not, I would consider a little more fiber in your day and a bit less protein. You only have 1 fruit and 2 starchy (sugary) vegetables in your daily. The recommended is 5 servings of fruits and veggies. You could add maybe a serving of greens (salad) at lunch - put your cheese on top- and a less starchy veggie at dinner (green beans or broccoli) to round this out a bit.

I know lots of people who eat the same things, give or take, every day and they are quite happy that way. I would be bored out of my skull.

Happy eating!!!

Yeah, OP what are your stats? I didn't say anything because 140 is my high goal and I thought maybe you could be heavier than me and were lifting. If you are, then 140 isn't unheard of.

ashleyjohnstonn1 wrote: »

I am lifting and trying to gain muscle. My goal was originally less but I'm working with a trainer and nutritionist and these are the macros she wanted me on. But if it doesnt work out she is going to change it up a bit. I was originally only eating about 80 g of protein a day.

But I do agree with your veggie comment. I will scratch the peas, add another veggie, and maybe add in some more veggies with lunch when I switch to the one scoop of powder. I also snack on baby carrots sometimes, but I didnt mention that here.

Thanks for the advice guys, its helping!

You mean you are trying to retain muscle and lose fat? You're on a deficit, so I will assume so. Anyway, nothing wrong with shooting for high protein especially if you weigh 150 +, 140 grams and lifting heavy..sure

you have to be careful eating too much protein can be hard on your kidneys. I'd add some salad greens too and other low cal, low carb veggies like heaps of spinach, broccoli and such.

Mitzimum wrote: »

you have to be careful eating too much protein can be hard on your kidneys. I'd add some salad greens too and other low cal, low carb veggies like heaps of spinach, broccoli and such.

Unless OP has a medical condition, you'd have to be eating like 300g worth of protein a day to cause damage. It's generally recommended 1g per pound of lean body mass in protein, so while yes her consumption is quite high, it isn't a crazy high amount.

Lelah77 wrote: »

I wonder if you need so much protein (I think a normal protein intake for adult women is somewhere between 40-50 g/day and you are aiming for 140g).... a serving of most meats is 3-4 ounces - chicken is 3 oz. You have 8 at dinner (2.5 servings), plus protein mix (2 servings), plus your quest bar (which I believe is fortified with protein), your cheese stick, and some egg whites (which contain some protein).

Are you doing some serious weight lifting and trying to bulk? That or a Dr recommended high protein diet would be the only reason I would think you need this much protein. If not, I would consider a little more fiber in your day and a bit less protein. You only have 1 fruit and 2 starchy (sugary) vegetables in your daily. The recommended is 5 servings of fruits and veggies. You could add maybe a serving of greens (salad) at lunch - put your cheese on top- and a less starchy veggie at dinner (green beans or broccoli) to round this out a bit.

I know lots of people who eat the same things, give or take, every day and they are quite happy that way. I would be bored out of my skull.

Happy eating!!!

Huh? Women can't get bulky.

You may be reaching your calorie goal but what about nutrition? Sugar free products are not good for you at all, so get ride of the jello. Choose between the quest or granola. Eat more fruits and veggies.

man i havent' had good granola in a long time. i like the kind at restaurants when they make it fresh. i should just make some. the weather's right for it...

The peas contain more calories/carbs than many other green veggies and aren't nutrient dense. I'd suggest swapping those out with something more nutritionally balanced. Peas and corn are mostly just empty carbs. Broccoli would be good, or any sort of colorful veggie blend.

Looked at revised plan.

Not enough vegetables (5 serves ideal, you only have about 3.5)
Not enough fruit (2 serves ideal, you only have 1)
Not enough calcium (milk, yoghurt? At this stage you only have a very small amount of highly processed cheese)
Red meat? (iron is very important for young women)

Variety in diet keeps it interesting/sustainable and provides different nutrients.

eatliveplay wrote: »

Looked at revised plan.

Not enough vegetables (5 serves ideal, you only have about 3.5)
Not enough fruit (2 serves ideal, you only have 1)
Not enough calcium (milk, yoghurt? At this stage you only have a very small amount of highly processed cheese)
Red meat? (iron is very important for young women)

Variety in diet keeps it interesting/sustainable and provides different nutrients.

Yes iron is very important I find myself craving rare steak for a week a month because of mother nature but not nessisarily that week I'm Aldo mildly anemic tho

The general rule on protein is .8g per kilogram of body weight. If you weigh in pounds or stones, there are conversions online. Google "pounds to kilograms."

If you eat the same food every day, your body may lose out on vitamins and minerals that it lacks. But you'd probably get really sick of it after a few weeks.

If you must eat the same food every day, take a multivitamin with one of your meals.

Kalikel wrote: »

If you eat the same food every day, your body may lose out on vitamins and minerals that it lacks.

I was gonna say this ^
I agree with the above suggestions that you get more fruit and veggies. Dairy can be problematic (it definitely is for me, unless its fermented), but if you aren't getting enough calcium (dark leafy greens are a good source) take a calcium-magnesium supplement. Most Americans get plenty of calcium, but not enough magnesium. Getting the magnesium helps you assimilate the calcium and helps with tons of other functions in the body. I'd take a cal-mag supplement over a multivitamin and then aim to get your micronutrients from a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Most non-starchy vegetables are low calorie, so maybe consider leaving a ~120 calorie and 30g carb buffer and switch out your veggies every day. If you aim to get lots of different colored veg every day, you'll get plenty of micro- and phytonutrients. If you get bored of the menu, change it! Remember that your body doesn't operate on exactly a 24 hour schedule, so as long as you get enough nutrients most of the time, it will even out. If your macros are a bit off some days, don't drive yourself crazy trying to make them fit. I know some people can do it but I hated trying to hit exact macros. Use those as a guideline, but for me, as long as I get enough protein (100+ g) and fiber (35+ g), I feel good. In fact when I was forcing myself to get 130g protein I was just constipated regardless of how much fiber and water I consumed. Experiment and see what works for you.