Complete newbie with no idea what i'm doing

[jade2406]

So after being overweight for a few years since having 2 children youngest of which is 22 months I'm now taking the time to sort myself out. I've joined the gym and have a programme to follow there which I plan to do 5 mornings a week, but need advice on the diet plan I should follow and what types of food I should be eating and when!? Thanks for any advice anyone can give!
Current stats: 205lbs
5 ft 3
Female
Target Weight between 130-140lbs.

[Boss Man]

Hi Jade, good to speak to you.

What times do you eat at and what foods do you eat at those times?

[jade2406]

Currently I don't really eat until lunch and then eat a sandwich and then just rubbish for dinner and snack on anything and everything even when i'm not hungry. I know I need to start eating breakfast but just have no idea where to start..? thankyou

[Boss Man]

This kind of system might work for you. It's something I've posted before.

Breakfast

Option 1.

Bowl of Whole-grain Cereal and scrambled Eggs, (2 Egg Whites + Yolk)

Option 2.

Protein shake, small portion of Nuts, (excluding higher carb ones like Cashews, Chestnuts and Grapenuts).


Snack

Option 1.

Portion of Turkey + Orange

Option 2.

Small Portion of Peanuts, some Chicken


Lunch

Option 1.

Large Beef Sandwich with trimmings, I.E. Tomato, Lettuce, Cucumber etc.

Option 2.

Bowl of Chicken Soup, + Pot of yoghurt.


Snack

Option 1.

Turkey + Cashews

Option 2.

Ham + 2 large Tomatos


Dinner

Option 1.

Pork with mashed Potato.

Option 2.

Chicken and Rice

Option 3.

100g Halibut + Broccoli


Snack

Option 1.

Beans on Toast

Option 2.

Ham Sandwich, no trimmings.

Easy on the bread with both options.

You could add a few things to certain meals, like Sea Salt, Cracked Black Pepper, Parsley, Mustard, Herbs, Garlic.

[jgerard]

I came across a new cookbook called Fixate- http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitnes ... recipes.do It hasn't come in yet but I am really excited. Autumn is one of favorite trainers and her programs have really helped find a passion for exercising. I hope this helps

[TotalCoaching]

Currently I don't really eat until lunch and then eat a sandwich and then just rubbish for dinner and snack on anything and everything even when i'm not hungry. I know I need to start eating breakfast but just have no idea where to start..? thankyou

One thing I'd suggest is keeping track of what you eat. The "snack on anything and everything" part is obviously an issue. Try writing down everything you eat (or use an app if you prefer). Just seeing it all written down can inspire you to make changes. Good luck!

[johnnybegood]

I would start with small changes on the nutrition for the first 2 weeks, so you don't run out of will power. Take some of the meals that Boss Man advised and then add them progressively to your diet. You'll notice the difference with just a few changes and that will empower you to do more changes.

2 cents

[triathlondaddy]

Hi Jade, how's it all coming.

I've just posted a blog on food and nutrition which might be helpful?

https://triathlondaddyblog..co ... nutrition/