Calorie Confusion

November 21, 2006

Hi ladies,

I've been concerned about my diet lately and worried that I might not

be creating a calorie deficit. I don't like counting calories but I

would like to know roughly what my daily calorie intake should be. I

had it in my head that it was around 1200 calories per day?? So I

logged my foods into an online calorie counter and by the time I

logged in the 5th meal, I had almost reached my intended limit. This

then made me hesitant to eat the 6th meal. My other concern was that

my carbs and protein were both under 35% whilst my fat intake was

around 35%.

I was wondering whether members would mind taking a look at my meal

plan beloe to see if it's alright? It's a little different than I

normally eat, ie. I usually drink low fat soymilk at 2 of my meals and

eat oatmeal in place of tuna or crab meat at 1 meal and grilled salmon

instead of chicken.

I don't think grapes are an authourized food are they? I can't eat any

dairy products.

1. glass of soymilk & protein powder

2. omelette (1 whole egg, 3 egg whites) & 1 apple

3. crab meat (1 cup) & small bunch grapes

4. can of tuna in spring water & slice of melon

5. chicken breast, small potato, 1 grated carrot, lettuce 1(cup), 1

Tabs olive oil

I'm 35 yrs

158 cm

82 kgs (180lbs)

Anyway just wanted to see what you all thought so that I could be sure

I am maximising my results. Thank you all this so much, this group has

been an unbelievable support. I can't tell you how much I appreciate

it.

All the best

dea xx

November 21, 2006

With the exception of your first meal, everything looks really good. You

need to add a carb in there. 1200 calories is really light, IMO. I would

think around 1500-1800 would make more sense for you, but I haven¹t done the

math. You are working out intensely...right? And your portions match

either a fist or a hand and you should be fine. Here¹s a page that might

help:

http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/m_45013/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#45013

> Hi ladies,

> I've been concerned about my diet lately and worried that I might not

> be creating a calorie deficit. I don't like counting calories but I

> would like to know roughly what my daily calorie intake should be. I

> had it in my head that it was around 1200 calories per day?? So I

> logged my foods into an online calorie counter and by the time I

> logged in the 5th meal, I had almost reached my intended limit. This

> then made me hesitant to eat the 6th meal. My other concern was that

> my carbs and protein were both under 35% whilst my fat intake was

> around 35%.

>

> I was wondering whether members would mind taking a look at my meal

> plan beloe to see if it's alright? It's a little different than I

> normally eat, ie. I usually drink low fat soymilk at 2 of my meals and

> eat oatmeal in place of tuna or crab meat at 1 meal and grilled salmon

> instead of chicken.

> I don't think grapes are an authourized food are they? I can't eat any

> dairy products.

>

> 1. glass of soymilk & protein powder

> 2. omelette (1 whole egg, 3 egg whites) & 1 apple

> 3. crab meat (1 cup) & small bunch grapes

> 4. can of tuna in spring water & slice of melon

> 5. chicken breast, small potato, 1 grated carrot, lettuce 1(cup), 1

> Tabs olive oil

>

> I'm 35 yrs

> 158 cm

> 82 kgs (180lbs)

>

> Anyway just wanted to see what you all thought so that I could be sure

> I am maximising my results. Thank you all this so much, this group has

> been an unbelievable support. I can't tell you how much I appreciate

> it.

> All the best

> dea xx

>

November 21, 2006

Your meals look good. Your calories might be a little low. I wouldn't

sweat the ratios that much. As long as it's healthy fat, going as high

as 25-35% isn't a problem. Just make sure you're getting a quality

protein portion with every meal. Skimping on protein is probably the

biggest mistake people make, that and choosing heavily processed carbs

for every meal (pitas, pasta, tortillas, bread). You can eat grapes.

Unless you're a really hardcore diets and rules person (like if it's

not listed, I'm not eating it) any fruit or vegetable is healthy and

acceptable.