Help!!!!!!! I want to lean out, but am stuck.

[want2bhot]

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this site, and would like to get some advice on diet. I have been working out steady for about 2 years. I had a baby about 3 years ago, had some fertility drugs, and ballooned up to almost 200 (+) lbs. I am 5'1" and now weigh about 170lbs. I have dropped about 6 sizes in clothes, but I am still not satisfied. I read everything in site for bodybuilding and fitness, dieting. I stick to a low carb, high protein diet. I do cardio about 4 days a week, weight train about 4-5 days a week. I know that I am losing alot of inches, but I think I can be losing alot more with a better diet plan.

I have the drive to do this, I guess I just need some different advice.

Can anyone help me?

 

[Mr_Sinister]

you should post up a typical day of eating, then others can help you better

 

[lardo5150]

Sinister is correct, we need to know what you are eating, frequency of your eating, etc. Diet is the key to everything.

 

[timtim]

are you eating healthy fats? low carb diets require a good amount of fats. could be the problem.

 

[want2bhot]

Sorry guys....

Lets see, a day of dieting for me would be as follows:

am - cream of wheat w/banana, made w/water.
lunch - salad w/chicken breast or tuna. Fat free salad dressing.
Dinner - Grilled Steak or chicken, cup of rice, and vegis...

Between meals I try to eat a piece of fruit if I am hungry and I drink water all day long. I used to do protein shakes, but got too expensive...I guess what I am looking for is for someone to give me a detailed plan for like a week, so I can follow, and get the hang of adding proper carbs, proteins and fats. I just don't know the proper equation. Even though I have read several articles about it, I still don't get it...I feel like an idiot.

 

[HERPECIN]

Sorry guys....

Lets see, a day of dieting for me would be as follows:

am - cream of wheat w/banana, made w/water.
lunch - salad w/chicken breast or tuna. Fat free salad dressing.
Dinner - Grilled Steak or chicken, cup of rice, and vegis...

Between meals I try to eat a piece of fruit if I am hungry and I drink water all day long. I used to do protein shakes, but got too expensive...I guess what I am looking for is for someone to give me a detailed plan for like a week, so I can follow, and get the hang of adding proper carbs, proteins and fats. I just don't know the proper equation. Even though I have read several articles about it, I still don't get it...I feel like an idiot.

your calories seem ok

some sugar but not too much

breakfast needs protein

looks pretty good overall

I would like to know when in relation to those meals are you doing cardio/weights?

 

[suckamc44]

Like timtim said you should try adding in some good fats like flax or fish oil. Nuts are a good choice for EFA's, but some people have trouble with them because they are so calorically dense and are easy to overdo. Is the rice white or brown, if its white--ditch it for a better carb choice(sweet potato, brown rice, etc.). You should try for some protein in the morning, maybe egg whites.

 

[45lbBar]

only thing i want to throw in is "you are not an idiot". you are here trying to find answers, that says alot about you just remember to eat clean and go all out on cardio.

 

[want2bhot]

Thanks, I appreciate the kind words...I am just frustrated. I feel like I am working hard and I am just going no where.....I guess I can kick up the cardio more.
Thanks

only thing i want to throw in is "you are not an idiot". you are here trying to find answers, that says alot about you just remember to eat clean and go all out on cardio.

 

[perp69]

I would say eat 500 cals below your active metabolic rate(do google search for the calculator if not sure what that is). Do cardio 5-6 times a week 45mins 1st thing in am on nonworkout days and after workouts on days you do. Eat a lot of cals from protein to help perserve muscle. Cut simple carbs out, no sat fats just good fats and eat low amt of complex carbs. Take some type of stimulate to help with energy and rev up metabolism. Cardboard diets get boring so concentrate on your cals and the breakdown.