Someone look at my diary and...

Peanutbutter
almonds?



Avacados!

looks like you're eating super healthy so i wouldn't worry about going a little over in carbs, especially since you're not doing a bunch of crap carbs, like white breads, pastries, and sugary candies.

I'd add some protein...chicken, nuts, etc. In the future, maybe look at higher protein/calorie versions of what you are already eating. Low-fat instead of no fat.

You seem to eat more carbs then protein. You could lower your protein and it will raise your carbs for the day. Start with 5-10%.

Peanutbutter
almonds?



Avacados!

I was actually thinking of eating an apple w/peanut butter for a snack, but that'll take me WAY over my carbs...I think. Is it bad to go over on them?

If that is the way you eat then that is the way you are going to eat. If you try to change to lose and then go back after you do you will gain all the weight back.

Nuts
Chicken or other meat dish

I love the fact that you can eat Aunt Millies bread........................Yummy..........can't get it here in Florida........only when we go to Indiana:)

Replace the tortilla with lettuce..use as a wrap. Cut the peanut butter I. Half...use to satiate taste or carb craving. Try to stay under 100grams of carbs and increase protein

Grilled Chicken breast
Tuna with lite mayo and chopped egg
scrambled egg with cheese
Nuts

I'm quoting this because so many others said it too. Get some protein lady!!
Your carbs come from fruit, which is awesome, but put in some MEAT...BTW, almonds and peanut butter are ok sources, but high in calories. Your best bet is to use lean protein sources, like tuna, eggs (esp. egg whites) and chicken breast.

It is awesome that you are trying to fit your macros (carb fat protein) as well as calories into your goal. But as long as you are eating your calorie goal (not too far over or under) you will see weight loss

I eat lots of carbs. Many many many many SO MANY carbs. I should swap some carbs to protein but I have never done low-carb and I have never needed to.

that said, your protein can be higher and you won't risk anything. you can go as high as 1g per 1lb of body weight and still be great. so 45g is almost like a starting point it will be fine to see red numbers there

in that case, try some chicken breast, tuna, eggs, nuts, peanut butter on celery or (yes, even that apple). Look in your pantry and think 'what here has the most protein' and eat that thing (that is sometimes what I end up doing)

Ditto on the protein. Try Greek Yogurt, both as a replacement for your breakfast yogurt and as a snack. You have to be somewhat careful with the fruits as snacks since they are naturally high in sugar. Try adding a protein/fat source along with them (such as almonds). Another switch you might consider is almond butter instead of peanut butter (Maranatha makes a no-stir one if you don't like the way most natural butters separate). I'd also drop the coconut spread in the morning -- seems like gratuitous fat. Other good breakfast protein sources are low-fat Canadian bacon (try an egg-white omelette with c-bacon, veggies, and a little cheese) and turkey sausage.

Steve Shumway
Certified Personal Trainer, Triathlon, Cycling, and Spinning Coach

How about greek yogurt?

Not all carbs are bad btw.