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For almost two weeks I have been on a calorie cutting diet to drop some lbs quicker than usual. I know it's not always healthy but I hit a wall around 260 for almost a month and couldn't seem to get to the 250's.
My BMR is around 2900 but I'm also active 4-5 days at the gym doing weight training and cardio. With that said I've been staying in the 1600-2300 calorie mark during this time.
My schedule at work has me starting at 2pm so I wake up at 8:45am. Have a large glass of water (12-16oz) then breakfast around 9am. The breakfast is 200g of Oikos plain greek yogurt, 1 cup of blueberries, and 25g of Nature Valley Oat n Honey Granola.
Around 10am I drive to the gym. Do 15 min elliptical cardio, 30 minutes of weight training, and then 30-45 min of inclined walking on the treadmill. I drink 1 scoop of Trutein Shamrock Shake protein w/ 8-10oz of water after lifting.
When I get home at noon I'll have 2 eggs, 2 oz of turkey sausage, 1 slice of velveeta jalapeno cheese, 1 slice of light whole grain wheat toast with land o lakes butter with canola oil.
Go to work and bring somethings to snack on. The snacks are a Nature Valley Protein Granola bar, mozzerella string cheese, packet of oatmeal, almonds with dark chocolate dust, and/or a small prepacked bag of chips (120-160 calories).
I take a multivitamin, 2 fish oil supps, and 1 L-Argatine early evening.
When I get home I might have a ham or turkey sandwhich with Miracle Whip on light whole grain whole wheat bread, grapes, apple slices, or chips.
I might watch a little tv or browse the web but end up going to bed by 1/1:30a and back up at 8:45a.
So far this is working and I really like the routine even if I do eat the same things everyday. It sounds like a nightmare to some but I really don't mind.
I weighed in a few days ago and at that time I was down 6lbs. I also bought a body fat monitor so that I can utilize that information as well (on it's way via amazon.com). Weight is one thing but knowing body fat % is more insightful.
Any suggestions to eat after I get home would be nice, but I'm mostly just sharing. I don't like to spend more than 15 minutes cooking little meals so that's why most of what I eat is quick n easy or prepackaged.
Diet Calendar Entry for 31 July 2014:
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2080 kcal
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Fat: 93.25g | Prot: 136.50g | Carb: 185.50g.
Breakfast: Albertsons Mexican Style Four Blend Cheese, Land O'Lakes Light Butter with Canola Oil, Healthy Life 100% Whole Wheat Whole Grain Bread, Jennie-O Breakfast Turkey Sausage Roll, Southern Home Grade A Large Eggs. Lunch: McDonald's French Fries (Medium), McDonald's McDouble. Dinner: Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips, Kraft Miracle Whip Dressing, Healthy Life 100% Whole Wheat Whole Grain Bread, healthy ones healthy ones black forest ham. Snacks/Other: Hershey's Payday Peanut Caramel Bar, Quaker Instant Oatmeal Weight Control - Banana Bread, Body Nutrition Trutein Shamrock Shake. more...
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if you are stuck in the 250's then try dropping your calorie intake down I seen a nutrient and she say that I should be around 1500 calories and she said that I shouldn't go below that amount.
31 Jul 14 by member: cyd69
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if i go over 1400 i end up gaining weight :( 1200 i lose
31 Jul 14 by member: farmerblue
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It may seem hard to believe but sometime just upping your calories a couple calories will jump start your progress. They say when we reach a plateau, our body is telling us something and sometimes that is that it just needs to wake up again. Good luck and keep up the good work.
31 Jul 14 by member: L Darroch
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I like to eat a really light dinner. I have things like sliced tomatoes with cottage cheese smeared on it totaling about 400 calories. I also drive through Del Taco and get 3 turkey Tacos for under 600 calories, too. They are shocking healthy, filling, cheap, and not even that bad on the sodium based on the other things you're eating. I also reached a plateau after losing 70 pounds and I'm trying to figure out why (still). I eat 1100-1400 calories a day and go to the gym daily, too (similar routine to you!). I weigh 205 pounds and I'm stuck, also, so I can totally relate to you. I broke out of my plateau to a small degree by adding starches back into my diet, but I see that you are already having starches like oatmeal and granola, so that won't help you! Except for the dinner advice, I don't have much to add. I don't think adding more calories at this point will help, but maybe a heart monitor will tell you if you are in the "fat burning" zone you should be for your cardio?
31 Jul 14 by member: mrsmole
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Hi Eric! It's obvious that you know what your body can handle as you've already lost a bunch and you're committed to exercise! I would try adding more protein to your diet after the gym. So, instead of 2 whole eggs, try 2 whole eggs PLUS 2 egg whites. It won't add too many calories, but you'll get a bunch more protein. I am NO expert but studying others' diets and workout routines helps me to focus and I've learned so much. Also, (hope I'm not being too forward) you might try substituting that granola bar with a scoop of high protein cereal over greek nonfat yogurt. All that protein will help your body burn the fat and recover from your intense workouts. Cheers!
31 Jul 14 by member: Hey Chakalina
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This was an off day but I have been slipping on what I put into my body. Tomorrow is always a new day for me, but I seem to stay about this same as far as the "slipping". It's way better then it was a year ago but it's not as good as it could or should be. I'm going grocery shopping tomorrow and while I live with people that eat junk food, I try so hard not to eat it while I'm in the house lol. It just looks so good when I see Doritos next to my dark chocolate dusted roasted almonds or low fat popcorn :/
My morning routine did included the greek yogurt, blueberries, and high protein granola. Need to buy some more of that good stuff :)
30 Aug 14 by member: eric78dx
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