Menu review?

[jumpstartsally]

Would you all mind taking a look at my daily fit day journal for today? Just for today-- I haven't been tracking very well- but I'd love some input on tweaking what I am eating- or what I ate today anyway.

I *know* about the bars, and it was a blip today... but I'm not done eating for the day... so what should I eat now, and aside from getting rid of the bar, what should I change tomorrow?

It's day 8 for me- and I did lose 7 lbs in the 1st 7 days. I am drinking enough water.

http://fitday.com/fitness/PublicJournals.html?Owner=jumpstartsally

I really appreciate your hacking it apart

[liv]

Re: Menu review?

I think it is looking pretty good. Personally I would eat the whole egg because eggs are so healthy. You can add some more vegetable bars and you are pushing lean proteins there so have something with some fat would be good. Eat something that you like and enjoy it. That is what it is all about. Reduced fat anything usually means fillers in the form of sugars or starches = bad stuff generally.

So are you worried about anything in particular

[jumpstartsally]

Re: Menu review?

It's not that I am worried so much, but I've eaten all my cheese, most of my veggies, and here it is a few hours after dinner and I'm feeling a little hungry.

I can't see eating any more meat- doesn't appeal at all- but what should I eat?

I usually alternate whites and whole eggs. Sometimes Im not feeling yokey. the only other light thing I'm eating is the ranch dressing and that's just because its what I have.

[liv]

Re: Menu review?

You are not eating enough fat - so add more fat to your meals and less protein - spread it out. I usually save some cheese allowance through the day so that if I have to eat in the evening I can make a cream cheese and pumpkin concoction. Perhaps some tuna - if you do not want meat (I love meat)
A cup of broth? Egg drop soup - it is usually good
Creamed veggie soup

[Shrew2u]

Re: Menu review?

I would change the spinach entry to "Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared", since we don't know how FitDay cooked their spinach and it does affect the carb count. Other than that, don't be afraid of colorful veggies - there's a world of flavor awaiting you. Make sure you're eating sufficient calories, too - undereating can be counterproductive with this way of eating

[Shrew2u]

Re: Menu review?

You could think about adding avocado (1/2 of one) each day - that will add fat, fiber and flavor.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Menu review?

Looking at today, you don't have enough calories.

Did you actually measure 1/2 cup egg whites?

Your chicken breast entry is interesting ... you might want to the raw version of foods, rather than the cooked. You don't know what Fitday is "coating" your chicken with!

Also ... you only have 12 net carbs ... that's not enough.

Why "reduced fat" salad dressing? They generally have more carbs ... use the full fat version!

Looking back ... you don't want to be eating cold pack cheese food ... at least not on a regular basis.