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Originally Posted by pajamama2
I stepped on the scale this morning and am up another pound!!  This has to stop right now. I am 37 yrs old, 5'8" and 186 pounds as of this morning! I am tired of this battle. Over the last 17 days I have done the elliptical 12 of those days. I workout for 30 minutes on level 6. I average about 2.55 miles and 315 calories. I am wondering if I should be switching it up a bit and doing strength training one day and the ellip the next. Any suggestions?
I also sat down this morning and figured out my breakfast calories and was shocked to find out that my 2 pc toast and my foofoo coffee adds up to 698 calories!  I had no idea!! The coffee alone was 378 calories! I am working my buns off on the ellip and it's not even cancelling out my coffee!! Needless to say I am going to switch my coffee for some green tea (0 calories) but am wondering what to eat for breakfast. Eggs?
I would appreciate any suggestions you all have to offer. I am ready to be healthier, thinnier, and more confident about myself!
Thanks so much! |
I've found that keeping a food journal to be the only way to really keep track of what you are putting in your body. (pm me and I can forward you a link to a great site for tracking all your foods)
Basically you want to choose foods that aren't on a specific diet. Just healthy, balanced eating. Something you can maintain for a lifetime. It's the only way to KEEP weight off.
Lean proteins, fish, eggs, chicken, etc. Lots of fruits and vegetables. And limit junk foods to a once-in-a-while treat.
If you like lattes, have skim or soy milk and get the smallest size. (no flavoring or sugar)
Think about balancing every meal and snack. So for breakfast try an egg, a slice of whole grain toast and a piece of fruit with lowfat yogurt.
Lunch could be a salad with tuna or chicken (careful with dressing) and fruit.
Dinner could be a piece of fish with brown rice and steamed veggies.
Keep track of your calories and you'll see where you are eating junk foods or too many calories pretty quickly.
Good luck.