NEED HELP . . . .

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-05-2004
NEED HELP . . . .
11
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 10:38am
I'm starting my "new" routine today. . . and I just had breakfast (which I normally NEVER do) - I've got a calorie count and everything . . . . does this look OK ?

I'm not TRULY going on a DIET - I'm just wanting to watch what I eat, and eat healthy and have a balanced diet along with starting a rigorous exercise plan.

How am I looking so far ? I know ! I feel stupid asking this after just ONE meal, but I'd like to see if I'm thinking the right way - etc. . . . . Bear with me ! HA HA !

FOOD......................................................CAL........CAL FROM FAT....FAT

1/4 C. Quaker Oatmeal (the original stuff)................75.............12.5........1.5

Made with 1C. 2% Milk.............................120.............45..........5

2 Slices Toast............................................110.............10.........1.5

Jelly (2tsp).....................................32.4.............0..........0

Butter (1tsp)....................................33.3...........33.3........3.2

Orange Juice (1C.)........................................110..............0..........0

TOTALS:...................................................370.7..........100.7.......11.2

Does that seem "OK" .. .or "Normal" ? I've NEVER done calorie counting/ Fat counting, etc - before I had my son, I was one of those annoying people who could just eat whatever, and it never affected me. Then my metabolism changed, along with the thyroid problem. ANYWAY - Am I pretty much on a good track for balancing, etc ?

Thanks for humoring me !

Christy

234->150

Pages

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-16-2004
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 10:48am
Well I looked over it and I dont see anything wrong hehe

 

  Shawna

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-17-2004
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 11:29am
Hey Christy!

Image hosted by Photobucket.com

Fear

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-16-2004
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 12:16pm
I would go with some protein to make you feel full for longer. Also I hope your toast is whole grain or at least whole wheat and not nutritionally devoid white puffed sugar bread. I'm a little concerned at the amount of processed sugar you're eating - try a whole orange instead of OJ for extra fibre, slow cooking oatmeal instead of instant, and natural peanut butter instead jelly.

HTH.

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-05-2004
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 1:16pm
Well, it was slow cooking oatmeal, and the OJ was pure OJ. .. fresh squeezed.

I admit, it was white bread - but enriched. . . . I HATE wheat bread of any kind - I've never developed a taste for it - guess that's a little "splurge" I need to work on !

AND - WOO HOO !!!!!!!!!! I got a scale today at the store. . . and just weighed myself to get the starting weight. . . . 226 - Instead of the 234 I thought it was ! That's a nice little jump start.

Haven't worked out today - but am counting on it after lunch. I've been at the grocery store and Fruit market all this morning after breakfast. I need to drink some water too.

It's nice to know that I'm thinking along the right lines - for the most part, at least. . that's what I wanted to know.

I'm planning on having Tuna Salad, a few slices of Cheese, Low Fat Trisket Crackers, and some Fruit - that should work.

Gotta Go !

Christy

226->150

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-05-2004
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 2:23pm
You might want to think about adding more protein to your breakfast to balance things out. You could have some peanut butter on your toast instead of the butter and jelly. Having protein in the morning can help give you the energy to get through the day and head off cravings before lunch time. Also, maybe you can find some Soy yogurt in your local grocery store to substitute for the milk. You'd get your protein and calcium together that way. Most of the brands I've tried don't taste any different than regular yogurt. You might also look for some low-fat, low-cal breakfast smoothie recipes for when you need to eat on the run.

I get a lot of recipe ideas from here: http://www.3fatchicks.com/cookbook/lowfat-sandwich-recipes.php

Take a look and see if anything strikes you as tasty. The key to being successful is keeping your taste buds happy while lowering the fat, calories, and carbs (if that's an issue for you). I know I can't stick to an eating plan if I have to eat the same boring stuff over and over, YUCK!

Sorry for the run-on post, lol! What really matters is that you're taking the steps to get healthier and that's something to be happy about!

Way to go Christy!

Vivian =^)

~~A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier.~~ Tom Stoppard

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-16-2004
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 3:48pm
I love your end quote Vivian!

 

  Shawna

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-17-2004
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 4:30pm
I think the fact that you've started eating breakfast when you never did is just fabulous to begin with. I think everything looks good. A few other suggestions would maybe be:

~use 1% or even Skim milk for your oatmeal

~I definately agree about the bread thing, if wheat doesn't work maybe you can find a whole grain oat or sunflower type that you like

~I also agree about nixing the butter and using peanut butter but with a bit of natural fruit preserves, like sugar free jam (ie: Pollaner or Smuckers)

Just those minor adjustments will save you not only fat but carbs and calories.

You'll probably find a ton of different view from us on this board since we're all doing something different and on a different WOE.

Good luck to you and keep up the great work!

Kerry

267/255/140

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-04-2003
Wed, 07-07-2004 - 4:34pm

I think overall it looks great.

 
Avatar for angelinoh
iVillage Member
Registered: 05-19-2003
Thu, 07-08-2004 - 2:22pm
what kind of jelly do you eat? Never seen any that's 2 T. for 32 cal. usually it's 30-60 cal 1 T.

I would change milk to skim, it's 75-90 cals per c.

If you're using jelly i would try cutting the butter out

But those are just suggestions, each person has to find something that they can stick to, Good Luck

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-19-2004
Fri, 07-09-2004 - 2:27am
As I was about to reply and was reading thru posts, I have to agree with Spammy. If you have some sort of protein with your breakfast, it will stay with you longer and you won't be chewing through your desk by lunch.

Go for whole grain bread with PB on it, skip the butter and jelly. The oatmeal is awesome, and maybe have a couple hard boiled eggs with it, with or without the yolks.

An apple with PB will do in a pinch if you are pressde for time, and my personal favorite is what my dietician recommended - I take Fat Free plain yogurt (I sweeten it with Splenda), mix in some berries (you can buy bags of frozen berries and use those)and add a small handfull of almonds, either whole or chopped up, for the protein. Almonds have 'good' fat in them, are very fibrous, and high in protein.

And I just got the new lo carb OJ, the one with half the sugar and carbs..I love OJ and I could drink it by the gallon...but all that sugar!!!!

Good luck, and let us know if you need help with lunch!

Amy

Edited to add "Go buy that scale! It's a keeper!"


Edited 7/9/2004 2:31 am ET ET by barkingshark

Pages