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[JayeAnne]

Hi...I'm new to the site and my New Years Resolution is to get in the best shape of my life. I have been thumbing through some of the newbie posts but I still would like advice according to my own stats!! Any help would be appreciated!! Happy Holidays to all.

I'm 28. 5'7 @142-145 lbs. I look so sloppy. I used to be very athletic looking but now I have this tire around my waste that disgusts me. I have had two kids and I have just let myself go. I eat horribly and very rarely exercise. This isn't the real me and I need to get back on track. Any diet help would be great. You tell me what to eat and I will do it. I am so determined it's not even funny. I do not eat anything from the sea though!! Anyway, I used to workout regularly and I looked great. I have no clue why I let myslef go. I guess it happens but not anymore. I have no problem doing cardio and/or lifting weights. I just need help planning it all out. Thanks in advance for any input!! JayeAnne

[crybebe57]

First, Congrats on finally taking this step! "Slow and steady wins the race"...remeber that, first! You took the first step of realizing what you WANT to change, next is making it happen! This board is great(even if I lack posting skills) and should be fabulous motivation.

OK, bear with me here.....I tend to ramble(one of the many reasons I don't post as much as I'd like). My main reason for replying is because your stats caught my attention. For the simple fact that I come pretty darn close to yours. I am 26, stand 5'7"(and a 1/4 to be exact), and my weight fluctuates, anywhere between 140-145. Although I just recently competed in my first Figure show this Dec.(3rd), and my weight was ~133(which I have already gained about 9/10 lbs. back of). I will also add that the HUGE difference is the fact that I have not had any children....HUGE factor, I know, but having the same height and weight is a good starting point, no?

I will first state, that, by no means, am I an expert. I have only the knowledge of ALOT of reading(books/forums/mags/online) and trial and errror. There are so many things people will tell you or that you will read, but you need to figure out what will work for YOU, because 99% of the time, what works for them will NOT work for you. Get to know your body. Everyone has their bodytype and their genetics that play major roles. For me, taking measurements worked far better than taking bf%. Don't get too hung up on numbers, as they will probably drive you to insanity. The mirror was a huge factor in how I was coming along.


Now, I'm not quite sure what your goal is exactly, but it will play a factor in everything from what your diet should look like to how your workouts should look. Are you trying to just lose weight, lose fat/gain muscle? Are you considering competing? What is your schedule like, as far as being able to workout and then planning your meals? And how is your diet now?

I could tell you what i've gone through, but it probably won't work for you. With more specifics, planning would be easier, as far as what your exact goals really are.


My story is quite simple. I have always worked out, just not very consistantly and always with weights. I like to say that I was allergic to cardio! HA! Anyways, I was aways 145-150, a lil' meat(mostly fat), and happy. I was never really unhappy about my weight(only after I put on The Freshman 15--thank God that didn't last--came home after 1 year . Don't get me wrong here either, because I have tried to lose weight, mostly because 'everyone else was doing it'(DUH?) Nothing seemed to work, which I was ok with, because it never stopped me from actin' like an animal EVERY weekend! Needles to say, something hit me and I realized I needed a change. Post breakup and weghing about 150-155, I decided I needed to do it the right way. I never really did know what my bf% was, and I didn't even take pics/measurements. I just cut out fast food, traded full fat to low fat/no fat, and drank only water/crystal light and an occassional soda. I started eating 6 times a day and bringing my own lunch to work(we get catered lunch everyday...it was killing me) I started taking my supps everyday(multi-fish oil-CLA to start and the list has grown), I started a consistant wourkout routine, and I cut back my partying to about 1 day a week instead of 3). That helped me get back to 145, and that's about when I started to get serious. After ordering truck loads of book and subscribing to probably every fitness magazine out there, I was learning alot......I decided I wanted to compete. After debating about it for a good year(saving $$ to do it, mostly), I finally put together a nutrition plan and a workout schedule for myself and did it.

I will post a couple of pics to give you an idea of what my 5'7'", 140-145 looks like and I will also post some comp. pics......

sorry for such the doozie of a post, I hope it was an ok post considering I am such a newbie on here myself.

I know the last pic isn't a good one, as you can't really judge my weight becaus of it, but it is the only pic i have recent enough(saved on this computer) that shows anything more than just my face.

[JayeAnne]

thank you so much!! I would love to keep in touch with you!! My main goal is to lose this fat and have a perfect body (yeah right)!! Anyway, I would love to have a body of a fitness model. I'll find some pics to post so you know what I have to work with! I look much better in clothing of course. I just don't have the guts to post a pic of me in a bathing suit. I would die of embarrassment!! Well, I'd love to know some of the things you eat as far as breakfast and stuff. I worked with a trainer about a year ago and I was on the right track but I got so bored with my food choices! As far as competing goes....I never thought of it. I guess if I reached my goals I would consider it!! Well, I'd better quit rambling.

sorry about the pic...it was the only one I could find that showed most of my body. It was from a Halloween party!! I'm the onle on the far left-- the tall one!!

Oh...I also wanted to answer your questions.... I'm pretty much flexible as far as working out and I can plan my meals properly, I just need to know what to eat/ make. You know? As of rightnow, I am not eating right hardly at all. Lots of junk and it's just plain gross. No need to worry about drinking my calories because all I drink is water and Crystal Light anyway with an occassional soda but I can live without soda.

[slecompte]

thank you so much!! I would love to keep in touch with you!! My main goal is to lose this fat and have a perfect body (yeah right)!! Anyway, I would love to have a body of a fitness model. I'll find some pics to post so you know what I have to work with! I look much better in clothing of course. I just don't have the guts to post a pic of me in a bathing suit. I would die of embarrassment!! Well, I'd love to know some of the things you eat as far as breakfast and stuff. I worked with a trainer about a year ago and I was on the right track but I got so bored with my food choices! As far as competing goes....I never thought of it. I guess if I reached my goals I would consider it!! Well, I'd better quit rambling.

sorry about the pic...it was the only one I could find that showed most of my body. It was from a Halloween party!! I'm the onle on the far left-- the tall one!!

Oh...I also wanted to answer your questions.... I'm pretty much flexible as far as working out and I can plan my meals properly, I just need to know what to eat/ make. You know? As of rightnow, I am not eating right hardly at all. Lots of junk and it's just plain gross. No need to worry about drinking my calories because all I drink is water and Crystal Light anyway with an occassional soda but I can live without soda.

first welcome girl..you are far from sloppy....if you were into exercising before then stopped and aren't feeling as good as before when you were more active I can understand the feeling of not feeling good but girl you aren't sloppy....once you get back on track with a clean diet and consistant workout routine you'll change your opinion of yourself....

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/par49.htm

please check out this site and read the part one and two...let me know what you think I'm on this type of eating plan and I'll help you as much as needed girl you made the biggest step that shows alot right there...If you're not interested in this type of plan I'll help with another but I've seen results with this type for sure...and there's alot of variety I don't think you'll be bored with this...I'll be checking back in to see how you are doing and what you think...whatever you choose I'm sure you'll achieve whatever you set in front of you

[JayeAnne]

Wow! I appreciate all of the help. Her's my question though.... As far as the diet goes.....I understand I need to eat a lot of protein but how do I prepare it? I will need to prepare my weekly meals on Saturdays and Sundays so that I can grab and go during the week. I can make and eat rice and sweet potatoes all day long but it is usually the protein I get bored with. How should I prepare chicken breasts and turkey? I love cottage cheese and I can possibly do the egg whites but how.....boiled, fried in Pam???? What is a normal menu for you? Thanks for all your help so far. I think this diet plan is going to work well with me. I just don't want to make it any more difficult than I have to!!

Also...what about this fish oil that I keep reading about? what is it? Does it taste like fish? Should I use capsule form or liquid? where can I find it?

[JayeAnne]

wow...I keep thinking about more things to ask...I've been doing so much reading about all of the supplements and vitamins etc and I am so confused. I know that I need to take a multi vitamin and this fish oil that everyone keeps talking about but what about energy pills? I like Hot Rox. It doesn't make me feel like I'm flying high. Is there anything alse that I should be taking?

[Amris]

wow...I keep thinking about more things to ask...I've been doing so much reading about all of the supplements and vitamins etc and I am so confused. I know that I need to take a multi vitamin and this fish oil that everyone keeps talking about but what about energy pills? I like Hot Rox. It doesn't make me feel like I'm flying high. Is there anything alse that I should be taking?

Get your diet on track, and you won't need energy pills. Seriously. Get off of caffienne completely, and off of refined sugars... and your energy will be a steady high level. Once on a healthy diet without processed flours/refined sugars/caffienne, you will never again experience the peaks and valleys of energy- these are caused by insulin, or by the chemicals wearing off.

I have consistent energy level morning to bed time. I do not get tired in the middle of the afternoon. I wake up, get up, no pause or hesistation. When I go to bed, I fall to sleep naturally and without restlessness.

Your body is eager, jumping up and down eager in fact, to regulate itself. If you will help it by giving it natural sugars, and no chemicals that will "wear off" like caffienne does, it will reward you with boundless energy and exceptional resilience.

[JayeAnne]

thanks so much for the advice!! I don't have to worry about caffeine because I don't really drink soda. Today was my first real day dieting but I haven't started working out yet because my foot hasn't healed yet. I forgot to mention that I broke my foot abot 4 weeks ago. I go back to the Dr on January 5 so hopefully I can get back on track then. I have been doing ab work and I have been bugging my hubby to get me some dumbbells so I can use them at home. As far as dieting goes, I think I'm on the right track. I got a whole turkey breast and it is in the oven baking rightnow. I bought a bunch of sweet potatoes, brown rice, oatmeal, some fruit, All Bran, etc. what do you think? I also got Fish oil capsules and I take one in the morning at breakfast and at dinner. Is that right? Am I missing anything else? Oh....and I took some pics in a bikini so that I can see my body transform. At least that what I have read that others do. Thanks again for everyones help.

[JayeAnne]

Total: 1083
Fat: 27 242 23%
Sat: 6 54 5%
Poly: 10 93 9%
Mono: 7 64 6%
Carbs: 112 332 32%
Fiber: 29 0 0%
Protein: 115 459 44%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%


I plugged in what I plan to eat tomorrow into the FitDay program. Does it seem too low in calories? Should I add anything or take anything away? I'm so confused!! This is actually a lot of food....I think. I can add more but do I need more protein or more carbs? Thanks

[beanbag]

Total: 1083
Fat: 27 242 23%
Sat: 6 54 5%
Poly: 10 93 9%
Mono: 7 64 6%
Carbs: 112 332 32%
Fiber: 29 0 0%
Protein: 115 459 44%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%


I plugged in what I plan to eat tomorrow into the FitDay program. Does it seem too low in calories? Should I add anything or take anything away? I'm so confused!! This is actually a lot of food....I think. I can add more but do I need more protein or more carbs? Thanks

I'm no expert, but according to everything I've seen these ladies write on here, 1083 cals is WAY too low. you need to have something more like 1500-1700, I believe, otherwise, you won't be able to lose fat effectively.

as for more protein or more carbs...I would add a little bit more of both, evenly, but that's just me.

[JayeAnne]

Thanks...I thought it seemed low caloric wise but it seems like a lot of food to me so I just wanted to check. I'm running out of food ideas. I did cjeck the recipe forum so I'll have to try some out.

[crybebe57]

Gee, sorry JayeAnne, I haven't been able to gander in here for a couple of days. Good to see your still stickin' 'round and inquiring Ok, now once again, you'll have to excuse the rambling mess that may occur. Take what you will as far as advice because everyone gives different advice. What the others have posted are getting you in the right direction. I'll just add my $.02 when I can, k? First, as far as any supps go, I would just stick with a good multi and fish oil and even CLA if you can. I wouldn't start takin' any thermo's or fat burners just yet, they probably won't do the job and your body will end up getting used to them causing the opposite of what they are supposed to do. If you are still all about using the extra help though, I agree with Amris, get your diet on track first. You may surprise yourself at how much it'll change your entire energy level. If you still feel the need, wait till you are set on a regular workout schedule becasue this will also play a factor on how good they will work. Now as far as your diet....Girl, ya gotta eat more cals. Even if you are not working out for your weight, your RMR is at least 1400 cals, probably closer to 1500(sorry, but I don't have an exact #....I will try to confirm that). Anyways, even though you are not working out, you still need more calories. Now I guess since you want to lose weight, you can probably be ok at 1200 THE LEAST, untill you start working out, although I suggest you bump 'em up to 1400. Just remeber, when you cut cals that low you will be lose muscle along with that. Which in my opinion, is not what most people want to do. If you want to lose the fat, don't drop those cals! Now, as far as your breakdown for nutrients, looks good. Keep the fat around 20%, keep the carbs where they are at for now(you can adjust those to how your own body responds), but make sure you get in at least 1 gram of protien per body weight. I know it's hard. But once you start seeing where you can add it, it'll be easy. Post a sample diet so we can all take a look at where it is ya need the help....I'm sure we'll all be able to add some good suggestions in for you to rummage through. As far as working out, that stinks about the foot! Is it in a cast? Hopefully the doc will have ya up and ready to go after next visit though! Then we'll be able to work on perfecting that and you'll be on your way and not so "Brand spankin' new!" anymore

[terracotta]

Hi there! There is a very long list of good foods in the sticky located here:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=290201

[slecompte]

Wow! I appreciate all of the help. Her's my question though.... As far as the diet goes.....I understand I need to eat a lot of protein but how do I prepare it? I will need to prepare my weekly meals on Saturdays and Sundays so that I can grab and go during the week. I can make and eat rice and sweet potatoes all day long but it is usually the protein I get bored with. How should I prepare chicken breasts and turkey? I love cottage cheese and I can possibly do the egg whites but how.....boiled, fried in Pam???? What is a normal menu for you? Thanks for all your help so far. I think this diet plan is going to work well with me. I just don't want to make it any more difficult than I have to!!

Also...what about this fish oil that I keep reading about? what is it? Does it taste like fish? Should I use capsule form or liquid? where can I find it?

yes you can cook your food in pam you aren't suppose to add oil or fat to any food prep...you just add your healthy fats such as pb olive oil or any other from the list for your two meals you add a fat source

Fish oil is very good some say they have a fishy taste but I don't taste it...from the article is says different body types need different dosages actually it's in the q and a part that twin peak revised dosages

I take 6 gm per day

Here's a sample plan of mine for lets say my no carb day

meal 1: protein shake 2 scp. made with water
1/2 tbs. natural pb
fish oil

meal 2: 5 oz grilled chicken breast
salad made with lettuce 1/4 c. lowfat cottage cheese , 2 tbs. salsa

meal 3: 2 oz extra lean ground meat, 4 egg whites, mrs dash seasoning and spray with fat free butter spray ( put all above in pan sprayed with pam to make this omelet)
1 c. your choice fiberous vegis

meal 4: same as meal 1
fish oil

meal 5: 1 pk. chick of sea salmon mix in mrs dash and lettuce

meal 6: 5 oz extra lean ground meat
mix in 1/4 c. cottage cheese and 2 tbs. salsa
fish oil

Hope this helps you out let me know what else i can help you with girl we're all in this together....good luck

[slecompte]

I use fish oil in capsul form
you can find them in the vitamin section of most grocery or stores like rite aid or walmart

[slecompte]

another thing you can prep quick for protein is protein pancakes

4-5 egg whites
1 sc low carb protein powder
tbs ground flaxseed (optional)
4 packets sugar substitute
cinnamon to taste
I put all of the above in my mini blender, and blend until smooth, pour mixture on hot skillet sprayed with pam, cook like a reg pancake, flip when it bubbles you know

usually top with walden farms no carb syrup or just spray a bit of parkay fat free spray and sprinkle with a bit of sweetener and cinnamon

[headturner]

Hi...I'm new to the site and my New Years Resolution is to get in the best shape of my life. I have been thumbing through some of the newbie posts but I still would like advice according to my own stats!! Any help would be appreciated!! Happy Holidays to all.

I'm 28. 5'7 @142-145 lbs. I look so sloppy. I used to be very athletic looking but now I have this tire around my waste that disgusts me. I have had two kids and I have just let myself go. I eat horribly and very rarely exercise. This isn't the real me and I need to get back on track. Any diet help would be great. You tell me what to eat and I will do it. I am so determined it's not even funny. I do not eat anything from the sea though!! Anyway, I used to workout regularly and I looked great. I have no clue why I let myslef go. I guess it happens but not anymore. I have no problem doing cardio and/or lifting weights. I just need help planning it all out. Thanks in advance for any input!! JayeAnne

Just wanted to say welcome, you're a very beautiful girl, and best of luck!

[JayeAnne]

wow!! You girls are the best!!! Ok...I did get the Fish Oil capsules and they don't seem to have a fishy taste so I am loving life right now!! It says to take 2 capsules twice a day. Should I follow the recommendation?
And...as far as diet goes....I tweaked it a bit for today to add my calories. How is this....

cal f c p
Fiber One one cup 123 2 48 6
froz blueberries 3/4 cup 70 1 17 1

Egg, white only, cooked 81 0 2 17
one cup

Turkey, light meat, 211 4 0 40
roasted, skin not eaten
Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw 7 0 1 1
Cucumber, raw 14 0 3 1
Vinegar 24 0 7 0
Sweetpotato, boiled, without peel, fat not added in cooking
79 0 18 1

Cheese, cottage, lowfat (1-2% fat) 164 2 6 28

Turkey, light meat, roasted, skin not eaten 211 4 0 40
Asparagus, cooked, from fresh, fat not added in cooking 43 1 8 5

Totals 1028 15 109 139

I added a TON of food to bring up my calorie count without the fat and it still came up short. Any suggestions would be great!! I think if I throw in a protein shake twice a day I will be ok....what do you think?

here are my fat pics. I finally got the balls to post them. You can be as brutal as you want to be. I can handle it!! Sorry they are so blurry. My main areas that I hate have to be my stomach and that big tire around my back and love handles!! UGH!!!

[terracotta]

Actually I think you look rather good in those pictures. You have a really good amount of muscle. I have the same issue with the tummy fat but not as much muscle as you. If you look that good now, you are going to be stunning once you apply yourself.

[JayeAnne]

here are a couple pics that I scanned from an Oxygen Magazine. I would love to train to acheive this look. Amazing!!

I'm not sure I can acheive this look. These girls are considered "short". I'm 5'7"....can I do it?

[headturner]

Actually I think you look rather good in those pictures. You have a really good amount of muscle. I have the same issue with the tummy fat but not as much muscle as you. If you look that good now, you are going to be stunning once you apply yourself.

I completely agree. Awesome foundation you're working with. I'm sure that with a few very consistent weeks of a clean diet and a basic lifting/cardio program, you'll be very happy with the progress you make and at what rate. I think you're going to be one of those people that makes great progress in good time.

[shamrock83179]

Jay, the most important thing is stay motivated that's the toughest thing. You are a very beautiful woman as is but you will be ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS when you hit your goals. I transformed from 207 lbs with 22% bf and now I'm down to 170lbs with 11% bf. The diet being the hardest thing to adhere to. Just keep in mind what you want to look like and you will stay motivated. I don't know much about women's fitness/dieting but i do now that mindset works for both men and womens fitness. GOOD LUCK!!!

[JayeAnne]

I found an old print out of my weight and body fat from two years ago. Now this was 4 weeks after I had my daughter. I weighed 145 and my body fat was at 30%. When I had my body fat tested about a year ago, I weighed 142 and my body fat was 28%. I'm assuming that I am about the same so I will start with that. I need to join a gym again. I quit about 4 months ago because I wasn't using my membership and it was a waste. I am going to try to rejoin. I really need to find a training buddy though because I don't want to hurt myself by not lifting properly and I also get intimidated when I walk into thr free weight area. I feel like all eyes are on me and I freak a little bit. Anyway, just rambling.

[slecompte]

wow!! You girls are the best!!! Ok...I did get the Fish Oil capsules and they don't seem to have a fishy taste so I am loving life right now!! It says to take 2 capsules twice a day. Should I follow the recommendation?
And...as far as diet goes....I tweaked it a bit for today to add my calories. How is this....

cal f c p
Fiber One one cup 123 2 48 6
froz blueberries 3/4 cup 70 1 17 1

Egg, white only, cooked 81 0 2 17
one cup

Turkey, light meat, 211 4 0 40
roasted, skin not eaten
Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw 7 0 1 1
Cucumber, raw 14 0 3 1
Vinegar 24 0 7 0
Sweetpotato, boiled, without peel, fat not added in cooking
79 0 18 1

Cheese, cottage, lowfat (1-2% fat) 164 2 6 28

Turkey, light meat, roasted, skin not eaten 211 4 0 40
Asparagus, cooked, from fresh, fat not added in cooking 43 1 8 5

Totals 1028 15 109 139

I added a TON of food to bring up my calorie count without the fat and it still came up short. Any suggestions would be great!! I think if I throw in a protein shake twice a day I will be ok....what do you think?

here are my fat pics. I finally got the balls to post them. You can be as brutal as you want to be. I can handle it!! Sorry they are so blurry. My main areas that I hate have to be my stomach and that big tire around my back and love handles!! UGH!!!

You need to add more healthy fats in like pb, olive oil, almonds
Are you doing cycling or are you sticking with a basic day by day amount
Add more protein too for your meals try for about 5 egg whites that should bring that up to 100 cals
Try 4-5 oz of either turkey breast or lean ground meat that should bring you to around 165 roughly for that
For sure you need more fat though and that will up your cals for the most part cause they are very dense as far as cals go

[JayeAnne]

You need to add more healthy fats in like pb, olive oil, almonds
Are you doing cycling or are you sticking with a basic day by day amount
Add more protein too for your meals try for about 5 egg whites that should bring that up to 100 cals
Try 4-5 oz of either turkey breast or lean ground meat that should bring you to around 165 roughly for that
For sure you need more fat though and that will up your cals for the most part cause they are very dense as far as cals go

For now I am just doing a day by day amount. I want to see how my body responds to it and then I will try doing the cycling....that's what the Part 1 and Part 2 was all about that you wanted me to read, right? Anyway, today is the first day that I am going to the gym. I am just going to work arms and abs because I can't do anything else because of my foot. I woke up and had 2 fish oil capsules and 2 boiled eggs without the yolk. I am about to go workout now and when I get back, I will eat 1 cup of Fiber One dry and I'll try to choke down a few more eggs. How is that?

[Amris]

For now I am just doing a day by day amount. I want to see how my body responds to it and then I will try doing the cycling....that's what the Part 1 and Part 2 was all about that you wanted me to read, right? Anyway, today is the first day that I am going to the gym. I am just going to work arms and abs because I can't do anything else because of my foot. I woke up and had 2 fish oil capsules and 2 boiled eggs without the yolk. I am about to go workout now and when I get back, I will eat 1 cup of Fiber One dry and I'll try to choke down a few more eggs. How is that?

You don't need to eat it dry. You can use soy milk, a very healthy alternative to regular milk.

Also, you can add some veggies to those eggs. This will up your calorie count slightly, and up your vitamin/mineral count significantly.


*waves a watch in front of your eyes, a slow pendulum that mesmerizes you*

"Be not afraid of the veggies, veggies are your friends..."
"Be not afraid of the veggies, veggies are your friends..."
"Be not afraid of the veggies, veggies are your friends..."
"Be not afraid of the veggies, veggies are your friends..."
"Be not afraid of the veggies, veggies are your friends..."

[JayeAnne]

You don't need to eat it dry. You can use soy milk, a very healthy alternative to regular milk.

Also, you can add some veggies to those eggs. This will up your calorie count slightly, and up your vitamin/mineral count significantly.


*waves a watch in front of your eyes, a slow pendulum that mesmerizes you*

"Be not afraid of the veggies, veggies are your friends..."
"Be not afraid of the veggies, veggies are your friends..."
"Be not afraid of the veggies, veggies are your friends..."
"Be not afraid of the veggies, veggies are your friends..."
"Be not afraid of the veggies, veggies are your friends..."

Haha---- you crack me up. That was great. Anyway, I actually love veggies...I guess I never thought of eating them for breakfast. I actually like the Fiber One dry. I tried it with Skim milk the other day and it ended up being soggy and it kind of took the sweetness away. I love the crunch. So, how should I eat veggies with hard boiled eggs? Can I top the eggs with some salsa to add some flavor?

[Amris]

Haha---- you crack me up. That was great. Anyway, I actually love veggies...I guess I never thought of eating them for breakfast. I actually like the Fiber One dry. I tried it with Skim milk the other day and it ended up being soggy and it kind of took the sweetness away. I love the crunch. So, how should I eat veggies with hard boiled eggs? Can I top the eggs with some salsa to add some flavor?

Sure, just try to find some with no sugar/corn syrup/rice syrup/syrup or syrup or sugar of any kind added.

Also, you can create for yourself a dish of chopped veggies on Saturday, and simply scramble them in each morning to your eggs.

Personally, since they will only be frozen for a few days, I create 4 or 5 little ziploc bowls of sliced veggies, and freeze them. I pull them out the night before, and by morning, they are ready to be scrambled into some eggs.

Also, if you like "pre"paring like I do, you can make a crustless Quiche at the first of the week (or, use whole wheat toast crumbled up as a crust- it's very good actually. Just press it into the pan, the eggs will soak somewhat into it, and it will cook quite nicely). Then, just slice it and stick the individual slices in the freezer.. sit on counter the night before, drop it on a plate and stick it into a toaster oven (or micro if you prefer- I dislike micros, myself). YUMS!

Veggie Quiche for the win!

[slecompte]

For now I am just doing a day by day amount. I want to see how my body responds to it and then I will try doing the cycling....that's what the Part 1 and Part 2 was all about that you wanted me to read, right? Anyway, today is the first day that I am going to the gym. I am just going to work arms and abs because I can't do anything else because of my foot. I woke up and had 2 fish oil capsules and 2 boiled eggs without the yolk. I am about to go workout now and when I get back, I will eat 1 cup of Fiber One dry and I'll try to choke down a few more eggs. How is that?

Yeah thats what the part 1 and 2 I was talking about...but whatever you feel comfortable with....
You definitly need more protein two egg whites doesn't cut it..if all I ate was boiled whites girl I'd for sure wanna gag...yes salsa is fine...try some mrs dash and some butter spray ...or I like salsa and cottage cheese inside my omelets...

Just add maybe a 1/2 c of cottage cheese with your following meal...if you want

Remember though you have more choices than just egg whites for protein...sounds like you and egg whites aren't friend..no need to dread the egg...either spice it up with another source of lean protein..say 2 oz of ground meat extra lean or turkey breast to go in an omelet with those vegis as discussed before

Or just do a protein shake designer whey is what I mainly use 2sc = 180 cals 3 fat 36 pro 4 carbs
I mix mine with just about 4 oz of water and do 4 cubes of ice it makes it like a milkshake

Or don't think its weird if you grill chicken breast and eat that in the morning or anytime for that matter..there's no rule that says you can't eat chicken breast for breakfast

Write down your list of lean protein sources and pull from there for each meal don't just limit to whites

I've eaten tuna for breakfast before I know some may go what!? Hey if thats all I had with me at work that morning well tuna for breakfast it was....

I know getting alot of suggestions all at once if overwhelming but you know what foods you like and what you can't stomach just write a basic list of what you like and play around with combos with that

Again if you need help let me know I give whatever advice I can....remember don't stress take advice as advice and take what YOU know will fit into your lifestyle

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It is amazing to see what a difference the same height and body weight body differs from person to person. JayeAnne...I would trade to have your body in an instant. The first woman who wrote you is the exact same height as me (5'7'' and 1/4") and I look NOTHING like that. Thanks for sharing your pics. You look great and you can only look better.