Please critique my food

I think your calorie intake is way too low. You shouldn't be eating less than 1000 calories, and on many days, you are. If you are working out on top of that... well, it's just not enough calories. I know that's hard to believe. But I had a weight loss halt which is what brought me to this site. I started tracking my calories and found I was eating a lot less than I thought I was.

Also, I would try to make sure you have a good source of protein for breakfast always. Fruit is great, but you are starting a lot of your days off with sugar. Add some protein everyday to that and I bet it will help.

I'm not an expert, I am still working on my own weight loss goals, but those two things really stuck out to me when I took a look at your food log.

No way are you eating enough, the min is 1200 net, that means after excerise. The only exception is under Dr.s ordrers.

If you don't feed your body you can't lose weight!!! Your bodly needs to get what it needs or it won't let the weight go!!!

Up those calories and try to make them lean protein, fiber and complex carbs.....

You should see an improvement!!!

Best of Luck!!!

I agree, it doesn't look like you're eating enough to support your activity level. Trying eating a bit more and see what happens. Good luck!

I am no expert by no means. But i have been following Chris Powell's 7 day carb cycle with awesome results so far. And I have only been on it for a week. According to the book, you need protein with EVERY meal. Instead of a banana, try a greek yogurt with your apple. Also, have a snack in between meals....this will equal out to five small meals per day which makes your metabolism burn like an incinerator! And you are going into starvation mode with only 900 + calories. Eat AT LEAST the 1,200; however, my eating habits require 1,500-1,800 daily. But none of them are EMPTY calories.

Maybe up cals just a little w/ protein... a little less salt.. and some cherries or cherry juice for antiflamatory purposes. You might just be holding on to a little bit a water right now from the exercise, like I do... One more thing... drink the water. Oh yeah... I did see you had 9 glasses. Thats really good.

I'm not perfect by any means, but I have worked with a nutritionist previously and here are my suggestions...

limit your carbs after lunch....in fact, don't have any if at all possible.

increase your veggies

include 2-4 oz minimum of protein at every meal

try to eat a mid morning and mid afternoon snack.....again, including protein. Most people that find success eat several smaller meals through the day. You have to remember, that in order to increase your metabolism and lose weight, you have to feed your body. If you're note eating enough, just as eating too much, your body shuts down and starts storing it for later.

change up your cardio a bit....especially if you've been doing the same thing every day. If the treadmill is your go to machine, use the elliptical, etc. Add some weight lifting to your routine as well

and last but not least....you should try to drink a minimum of 100 oz of water every day....some have even said at least a gallon.

Just my two cents. Good luck!

It's interesting that many responses say your calorie intake is too low. Mine is the same (1200 daily); it wil what WFP calculated for me. I have just started but having successful weight loss so far. I've always heard to just change up the diet/exercise when you stall - I am not necessarily sure you want to add more calories. I am no expert and still learning myself. I'd know I'd be frustrated with 3 weeks at the same place, though. Hope you have a break though soon.

But she isn't eating 1200 calories. Only 900 on most days. That's why we are all saying, Eat more! Please eat more!

She is eating LESS than 1200 calories/day; and burning 300-400 in calories daily so netting around 800-900. The NET should be 1200 minimum.

You're right, you are no expert!

It's interesting that many responses say your calorie intake is too low. Mine is the same (1200 daily); it wil what WFP calculated for me. I have just started but having successful weight loss so far. I've always heard to just change up the diet/exercise when you stall - I am not necessarily sure you want to add more calories. I am no expert and still learning myself. I'd know I'd be frustrated with 3 weeks at the same place, though. Hope you have a break though soon.

I second, third and fourth the "Eat More!" comments.

Here is why:

From July to November of last year I ate about 1200 cals/day and exercised burning 400-800 cals per day 5x a week doing an hour of cardio followed by 30 mins of weights. I gained and lost the same 5 lbs. In November, I saw a nutritionist. She upped me to 1700-1800 cals/day with the same exercise routine. From November to now I have lost almost 30 pounds, went from a US size 18 to a size 10 in pants and a US16 dress down to an 8 or a 10. Shirts went from an XL to a M.

Good luck! you can do it.

Oh, and I saw your other post, you should totally stay in NOLA! New Orleans rocks Stupid boys don't.

I went and look at your food chart and you only have it for a week, have you only been dieting for a week and lost 6 pounds? If so I can't see what your complaint is. But I have noticed two things . 1- You are getting to much sodium and 2- most days you have a lot of calories left to consume. I don't know how much your calories are, but you may not be eating enough.