Nutrition Plan

[amcoppolino]

I am on the go constantly and just started P90x-lean version- for the second year in a row ( I usually do it during the summer months).

Any suggestions on a daily diet to abide by. It says that I need to get down to roughly 1450 calories a day to lose weight.

Thanks,
Andrea

[Boss Man]

No have more than that.

You need 1,800 a day as a sedentary female and you could go for around 300 more than that to account for exercise.

1,450 might possibly be your BMR, (Basal Metabolic Rate), the minimum amount needed daily to keep the Metabolism healthy.

What do you eat and what times do you eat?

[amcoppolino]

Thanks for the help- I fluctuate between 131 and 135 depending on the day.. And since I want to lose roughly 10 or so pounds, what would you recommend? I know P90 burns up a lot of calories, but I am up at 6, work full time and have the time to do it after I get son to bed at night, so sometimes it turns into a late night workout around 9.

Yesterday-

7:30am- Skim milk, 1c of Honey Bunches of Oates, 2 strawberries

10am- 2 think slices of mozzarella cheese

1pm- Oriental chicken salad (smaller portion), 1/4 cup cashews

4pm- Apple

7pm- 1 Shishkabob- Pork, Red and green peppers, Red-skinned potato & 1 Banana

[cassiegose]

Thanks for the help- I fluctuate between 131 and 135 depending on the day.. And since I want to lose roughly 10 or so pounds, what would you recommend? I know P90 burns up a lot of calories, but I am up at 6, work full time and have the time to do it after I get son to bed at night, so sometimes it turns into a late night workout around 9.

Yesterday-

7:30am- Skim milk, 1c of Honey Bunches of Oates, 2 strawberries

10am- 2 think slices of mozzarella cheese

1pm- Oriental chicken salad (smaller portion), 1/4 cup cashews

4pm- Apple

7pm- 1 Shishkabob- Pork, Red and green peppers, Red-skinned potato & 1 Banana

I would make a few changes such as:

Meal 1: skim milk, 1 c cheerios OR 1/2 cup rolled oats, 2 strawberries, 2 scrambled eggs

Meal 2: 2 slices low fat cheese, 1 piece fruit, 11 almonds

Meal 3: large chicken salad (hold the dressing or choose low cal option) 1/4 c cashews

Meal 4: apple, 4 oz meat or fish, 11 almonds

Meal 5: 1 shishkabob, 1 potato, large side salad

Meal 6: 1/2-1 c greek yogurt or low fat cottage cheese, 1tbsn natural nut butter

I would try something like this for a few weeks and see what happens. Take pictures NOW then give it 3-4 weeks and take more pics and compare. If youre making progress then great keep doing what you're doing. If youre not making progress then check back and we'll see what needs to change. Also, keep a journal of your meals and record how you're feeling (overly hungry, no energy,..) on this plan. This helps to determine how different foods and macros affect you.