I count calories, then work out to burn off the excess. Problem is, I'm finding that all calories are not equal when it comes to giving me enough good energy to use for burning off the excess. So I'm experimenting to find out what works. So far, I know hamburger and milk are great exercise food. Not really sure yet about everything else. Eggs and milk with no meat that day doesn't seem to set me up well the next day, though. And pasta makes me gain phantom weight. I found that one out last week. But it seems to fuel a workout okay, so that's still on my 'do eat' list, at least once in awhile.

Alright this is what I do!

I eat a clean diet however I am eating chocolate alot lately....pms cravings

Breakfast - Quaker old fashioned oatmeal w/ either raisen or dried cranberries
AM Snack - Banana
Lunch - either Salmon, Tilapia or Rainbow Trout w/ baked sweet potatoes
PM Snack (Post Workout) - Isoflex Protein shake
PM Snack - Yogurt
Dinner - salad and some sort of lean meat. I do not eat pork.
Evening snack..... depends on my mood. LOL!

My personal trainer said that in order to loose weight that you have to increase your fibre and protein and decrease your sodium. I rarely if ever eat my exercise calories.

I don't eat exercise calories either. I'm trying to stay away from processed foods as much as possible...trying to limit bread/pasta/sugar but without depriving myself...everything in moderation. Seems to be working for me so far...but the first time I really see a true plateau, my plan is to lower my carb intake first!