a full time student schedule.... :(

[...JeNnA...]

Okay so i just started my first week of college!!! its pretty hectic!!!

So right now this is my diet:

breakfast:
oat meal
1 fruit
egg whites
walnuts

snack:
wholewheat rice cake
almond butter
1 fruit

lunch:
stry fry w/ chicken
brown rice
onions
broccoli/califlower
peas

snack:
chicken
potatoes
mixed veggies

snack:
whole wheat rice cake
almond butter
1 small fruit (ex. plum)

so keeping this diet is great!!! its easy to keep track and consistant while being at school instead of sitting at home infront of all the cereal i love!!BUT one downside to this is that its really really hard to get to the gym!!!
there are 2 days where i can go to the gym in the AM, but getting encouraged to go to the gym after school is exhausting!! im so tired, its already 5 and i just want to sleep u know???

So do u think that if i eat this diet, go to the gym 2 or 3x a week, each being a fully body w/o with 30mins of high intensity cardio will still help me lose weight??

[...JeNnA...]

oh and my states are
5'4 and 140pds

[lafemmeforte]

looking pretty good, how many calories/grams of protein is it?

and do you have problems with dairy? because you seem to not have any in your plan.

[...JeNnA...]

hmmm... i never really counted it out!
but i would assume around 1500 cals or maybe a bit less...?
i try to eat really small portions every 2.5-3hrs!!!

and no i dont have any problem with dairy i usually have it! but just righjt now im on a cleanse diet where i cant eat any diary unfortunately!!
lol

[...JeNnA...]

anymore commments anyone??

[alphagam02ou]

Hi! I know things at school can get a bit hectic while you're adjusting...I've been there too!

Without knowing the macros, it looks like your diet is fairly balanced. Stick with your diet plan along with your current workout plan for 4 weeks and then make an honest assessment. Get out the measuring tape, get on the scale and get naked in front of the mirror. If you're gaining fat, you're going to have to motivate yourself to go to the gym an extra day during the week. If you're feeling sore, tired and retaining water, you may need to add more calories (if you truly are only eating 1500 per day).

Find a food nutrient index (there's a good one on Bodybuilding.com), keep track of your meals & macros and start a workout journal. Working out with a buddy is a great way to keep yourself motivated as well.

Everyone's different, so it will probably come down to you tinkering around with your protein, carb and fat intake until you find combination of foods and exercises that fits your goals.

[KickBoxQueen]

I agree... try to check out your macros... you can assume it's 1500 calories or so, but when you actually calculate it out, you could be surprised.... especially if you don't measure out your portion sizes regularly. To track my meals I use either www.fitday.com or www.nutridiary.com Both are great.

I also suggest starting a workout journal in the Female BB section if you are serious about changing your physique; that way you can keep track of your workouts, and if there are areas in either your workouts or diet that you need to refine, others can help you do it.

Best of luck to you!