getting stuck

lrider0116
lrider0116 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 12 in Motivation and Support
I started my weight loss in November 2014 at 259lbs, since then I have lost 35lbs and feeling stuck. I count my calories daily and try to work out 2 times a week (because I work a rotating schedule) but I can't seem to get the right mix of carbs, protein, and fats. Any advice would be great.

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    What are your macros at now? What type of exercise are you doing? What your goals?
  • lrider0116
    lrider0116 Posts: 5 Member
    I want to lose another 40lbs, I do a boot camp work out at my church is cardio, strength training, and yoga mixed together for 1 hour twice a week. What are macros?
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Macros (macronutrients) are proteins, carbs, fats.
  • lrider0116
    lrider0116 Posts: 5 Member
    The app tells me to get 50% carbs,30% fat and 20% protein. But I can never get that mix I'm always heavy on the carbs or the fat and not enough protein. I'm not big on chicken and the only fish I like is tuna so I don't know what to do.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Proteins are hard for a lot of people to get, I know I have trouble with that one, too. Eat protein at every meal or try adding a protein shake to your daily routine. When creating a meal start with protein first and then add the rest.

    read this:

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
  • RebelDiamond
    RebelDiamond Posts: 188 Member
    Without knowing exactly what you eat, there's a bunch of ways to up your protein intake (not just chicken and fish).
    Just a couple of suggestions;
    - protein powder and have it as a shake, in pancakes, in waffles, in smoothies etc
    - buy protein bars (like quest bars, or others low in carbs if you're worried about carbs)
    - any meat, like beef, lamb, turkey, pork.
    - mushrooms
    - yogurt/cottage cheese
  • lrider0116
    lrider0116 Posts: 5 Member
    Thank you both, I refuse to give up. It's just frustrating sometimes. (It's not just a diet for me it's a life chang.)
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Don't get discouraged, you've got this!! 35 pounds is awesome!! Don't make your calorie for the week too aggressive, this is not a race.
  • pamiam623
    pamiam623 Posts: 2 Member
    Best advice I ever got was to strive to eat 5 fruit/vegetable servings each day - I was surprised how hard it was to do unless you made vegetables the main course. You have to experiment with how you cook/prepare them til you find your way. That steered me away from bread as a filler.

    You can do it!!
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