Recent content by iwannablean

First of all, thanks to all of you for continuing to supply such great advice. Time for an update about my progress.... I have been eating really clean for about two weeks (we went on vacation to Chicago in mid-July, so I had to splurge on some deep dish pizza and other fare...) and am seem to...

I think my AMR is approximately 1000 because I have about 100 pounds of lean mass and 26 pounds of fat. I am consuming an average of 1085 calories over a seven day period, with a 60/20/10 split of protein/carbs/fat. So from here, I should add in what I burn from exercise? So if I want to...

Yes, that makes a lot of sense. How do I calculate or figure out my AMR and/or BMR?

Spatts - What is AMR? I am not familiar with that term... Also, just an update about my progress - I have been eating 1200 cal weight training days and 1000 on non-training days, and have seen a decrease in bodyfat. I feel satisfied as far as hunger, and I still have enough energy to train...

Well, after all the good nutritional advice, I have modified my diet to include the following: Non-workout days - cardio (4 per week): Protein 158 g 632 cal 63% Fat 23 g 207 cal 21% Carbs 100 g 160 cal 16% Total Calories - 999 Workout days (3 per week): Protein 158 g...

Wow, what great information! Thanks to everyone for providing such insight. After reading your suggestions, I looked back at my diet journal, and my carbs really are too high, so I am definitely going to cut them back some more and replace them with additional protein and a little fat. I am...

Thanks for the suggestions. I have looked into the Zone diet, and my current diet is very similar to it. On a weight training day, I have about 1300 calories, usually consisting of the following: Breakfast - 1 pkg oatmeal, 1 1/2 scoops protein (supplies 20 grams protein) Mid-morning snack -...

Hello Everyone - I am new to this board and have read through many of the discussions and found them to be very useful. I appreciate having a venue to share such wonderful information. I wanted to share my situation and ask for advice. I am 25, mother of three, height - 5'3", current...