Not enough calories?

[skoopsidaisy]

Hi all,
I just started OWL (1st rung) on Monday and would like to know if I am not taking in enough calories or maybe not taking in the right type of foods. I'm 5'5" and started at 143, lost 3 lbs; I'm fairly sure it is water weight since I was on my TOM. I do exercise on a regular basis, even before starting this WOE. I go to the gym about 5x a week, usually running/cardio for 30 minutes in intervals either on the treadmill or cross-trainer (to reduce stress on my legs). Afterwards I do ab exercises, pushups, as well as some reps on the machines (nothing like bench presses, just machines for arms & legs). Since I live in the city I walk a decent amount at a brisk pace (I have no car).

I have posted my menu below:
FitDay Free Calorie Counter and Diet Journal:*Public Journal

I should also add, prior to this WOL I ate moderately healthy (was never overindulgent on processed foods), its just that I want to lose the weight I have slowly gained since my teens.


Thanks for any input, I'm on this forum religiously and am encouraged by what I read.

[chinadoll]

Re: Not enough calories?

Your calories are fine. Your fat intake is low and your carbs are a little high for induction. Shoot for 65% fat 30% protein and 5% carbs with more than half of those coming from veggies.

You don't say whether your veggie measurements are cooked cups or raw cups. Since most vegetables cook down make sure you add them in accurately. Also make sure you are only getting a total of one cup (raw) of non salad veggies per day while on induction. The food choices are fine. I think the quantities are skewing your percentages. A little tweaking and you should be fine!

[Georgiana]

Re: Not enough calories?

Linking this thread to the one the OP posted in the "Review My Menu" forum:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/review-my-menu/73987-i-think-i-posted-wrong-forum-so-here-again.html