Hello, new here and have a question

Tearose1070 · 03-23-2006, 09:52 PM

Hello I am brand new here. my name is Yvette and I am 35. I began losing weight with the Body For Life program a year and half ago and have lost over 100 lbs. I am 5'5" and weigh 189, my bf is 30%. I have 35-45lbs to go. I currently have a trainer and workout 5-6 days a week, 3 days of weights, and cardio 6 days. I want to do a figure competition next October. When I first saw pics of the fitness and figure competitors I knew thats what I wanted to do. Anyway my meals have probably been the toughest thing for me to figure out.

Here is how I am curently eating:

Meal 1: 4 egg whites 1 yolk with mushrooms and green onions, 1/2 c. oatmeal with a bit of splenda and skim milk ( this is pre-workout)

Meal 2: protein shake mixed with water and green apple ( this is post workout)

Meal 3: chicken breast or tuna and steamed broccoli

Meal 4: protein shake mixed with water and 1/2 ruby red grapefruit with a bit of splenda

Meal 5: chicken breast and salad

Meal 6: protein shake mixed with water

How does it look? anywhere I need to improve?

Thanks! Tea

**DJSTARER** · 03-23-2006, 10:35 PM

This looks like a great aggressive weight loss plan. In terms of continued weight loss, I would recommend using 2 days every couple weeks as re-feeds. This does NOT mean deviating from a good diet. Just up your calories about 500 (mostly carbohydrates) for these two days. This will keep your metabolism from stagnating. Beyond that, things look good. 100lbs is a great accomplishment. You are at the home stretch. Keep grinding.

Don't forget your multi.

Tearose1070 · 03-24-2006, 04:03 AM

Hi Djstarer!
Thanks for your reply

. I normally take a free day once a week, this used to be a binge but now its healthy meals with a little something I don't normally have and always includes chocolate lol. Do I need to stop these as well? or can they serve as re-feed days?

**powerman2000** · 03-24-2006, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tearose1070

Hi Djstarer!
Thanks for your reply

. I normally take a free day once a week, this used to be a binge but now its healthy meals with a little something I don't normally have and always includes chocolate lol. Do I need to stop these as well? or can they serve as re-feed days?

That is what you should use for your re-feed day. DJ is right about mostly uping your healthy complex carbs on those days and some healthy fats as well. Speaking of fats, your current diet is extremely low in that macronutrient. I would suggest adding in some fat sources throughout the week, such as small amounts of almonds or eating some salmon fish instead of chicken one evening.

Oh, and thanks for joining our little community.

**DarkFalcon** · 03-24-2006, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tearose1070

Hello I am brand new here. my name is Yvette and I am 35. I began losing weight with the Body For Life program a year and half ago and have lost over 100 lbs. I am 5'5" and weigh 189, my bf is 30%. I have 35-45lbs to go. I currently have a trainer and workout 5-6 days a week, 3 days of weights, and cardio 6 days. I want to do a figure competition next October. When I first saw pics of the fitness and figure competitors I knew thats what I wanted to do. Anyway my meals have probably been the toughest thing for me to figure out.

Here is how I am curently eating:

Meal 1: 4 egg whites 1 yolk with mushrooms and green onions, 1/2 c. oatmeal with a bit of splenda and skim milk ( this is pre-workout)

Meal 2: protein shake mixed with water and green apple ( this is post workout)

Meal 3: chicken breast or tuna and steamed broccoli

Meal 4: protein shake mixed with water and 1/2 ruby red grapefruit with a bit of splenda

Meal 5: chicken breast and salad

Meal 6: protein shake mixed with water

How does it look? anywhere I need to improve?

Thanks! Tea

What kind of Protein powder are you using? Can you list the exact brand? I wouldn't recommend having 3 meals be shakes unless you have no other choice. I'd at least switch Meal 6 to Low Fat Cottage Cheese and some healthy fat's.

Tearose1070 · 03-24-2006, 05:56 AM

I'm using Redback 50/50 wpc wpiI sometimes do make the last meal lowfat cottage cheese with sugar free syrup tho :P

**powerman2000** · 03-24-2006, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tearose1070

I'm using Redback 50/50

Never heard of it before.

Tearose1070 · 03-24-2006, 04:23 PM

Its an Australian brand very popular here :P

**DJSTARER** · 03-25-2006, 06:30 AM

I'll say it again.

"Very agressive"

I like it. Taking command of the situation.

**DarkFalcon** · 03-25-2006, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tearose1070

I'm using Redback 50/50 wpc wpiI sometimes do make the last meal lowfat cottage cheese with sugar free syrup tho :P

The Redback looks like a solid product so no worries about too many sugar carbs but I'd still drop the last shake and make it lowfat c.c. with 6g of fish oil. Othewise it's pretty solid.

Tearose1070 · 03-26-2006, 11:13 PM

thanks again guys

03-23-2006, 09:52 PM	#1
Tearose1070 Amateur Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 51 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Hello, new here and have a question Hello I am brand new here. my name is Yvette and I am 35. I began losing weight with the Body For Life program a year and half ago and have lost over 100 lbs. I am 5'5" and weigh 189, my bf is 30%. I have 35-45lbs to go. I currently have a trainer and workout 5-6 days a week, 3 days of weights, and cardio 6 days. I want to do a figure competition next October. When I first saw pics of the fitness and figure competitors I knew thats what I wanted to do. Anyway my meals have probably been the toughest thing for me to figure out. Here is how I am curently eating: Meal 1: 4 egg whites 1 yolk with mushrooms and green onions, 1/2 c. oatmeal with a bit of splenda and skim milk ( this is pre-workout) Meal 2: protein shake mixed with water and green apple ( this is post workout) Meal 3: chicken breast or tuna and steamed broccoli Meal 4: protein shake mixed with water and 1/2 ruby red grapefruit with a bit of splenda Meal 5: chicken breast and salad Meal 6: protein shake mixed with water How does it look? anywhere I need to improve? Thanks! Tea

03-23-2006, 10:35 PM	#2
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,041 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 114	This looks like a great aggressive weight loss plan. In terms of continued weight loss, I would recommend using 2 days every couple weeks as re-feeds. This does NOT mean deviating from a good diet. Just up your calories about 500 (mostly carbohydrates) for these two days. This will keep your metabolism from stagnating. Beyond that, things look good. 100lbs is a great accomplishment. You are at the home stretch. Keep grinding. Don't forget your multi. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

03-24-2006, 04:03 AM	#3
Tearose1070 Amateur Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 51 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Hi Djstarer! Thanks for your reply . I normally take a free day once a week, this used to be a binge but now its healthy meals with a little something I don't normally have and always includes chocolate lol. Do I need to stop these as well? or can they serve as re-feed days? __________________ ~Tearose~ Current Goal: 18% bodyfat and fit into a size 10 by June 16th!

03-24-2006, 05:56 AM	#6
Tearose1070 Amateur Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 51 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	I'm using Redback 50/50 wpc wpiI sometimes do make the last meal lowfat cottage cheese with sugar free syrup tho :P __________________ ~Tearose~ Current Goal: 18% bodyfat and fit into a size 10 by June 16th!

03-24-2006, 04:23 PM	#8
Tearose1070 Amateur Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 51 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	Its an Australian brand very popular here :P __________________ ~Tearose~ Current Goal: 18% bodyfat and fit into a size 10 by June 16th!

03-25-2006, 06:30 AM	#9
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,041 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 114	I'll say it again. "Very agressive" I like it. Taking command of the situation. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

03-26-2006, 11:13 PM	#11
Tearose1070 Amateur Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 51 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	thanks again guys __________________ ~Tearose~ Current Goal: 18% bodyfat and fit into a size 10 by June 16th!

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