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    I think I posted in the wrong forum, so here it is again...

    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). Afterward 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 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.
    -skoops.i.daisy-

    start: 3.25.09
    SW: 143/ CW: 140/ GW: 115
    5'5"/F/25 y.o.
    Tags: again..., forum, wrong
  • #2
    Re: I think I posted in the wrong forum, so here it is again...

    You are eating too little - need to increase your amounts somewhat. Good work on the fat content though. I did not look to me like you had upped your veggies like you should on OWL or am I reading that wrong?
    Startdate: November 18, 2007. Female 5'2"

    May Challenges 2010
    Push-ups: 450/800
    Abs: 850/1900
    Squats: 650/1200
    Lunges: 500/1000
    Strength: 490/1200
    Running: 50/100 km


    2 Years on Atkins.................. President Challenge Medals earned

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    • #3
      Re: I think I posted in the wrong forum, so here it is again...

      Fats are a little tiny bit high and protein is a little tiny bit low. All the foods were a good choice, looks good to me



      41 pounds down and counting

      If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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      • #4
        Re: I think I posted in the wrong forum, so here it is again...

        The thing with eating more is that I would tend to gain weight/feel more bloated if I ate larger than usual amounts. I think I'm just going to try to eat more protein (eggs & chicken are my mainstays since they’re quick to prep) to up the caloric intake, as well as find carb-y veggies. Probably also going to reduce the amount of butter I use for making eggs in the morning. Is regular vegetable oil suitable for rung 1 OWL? For some reason the brand I buy mentions soy bean as part of the ingredients…

        Thanks!
        -skoops.i.daisy-

        start: 3.25.09
        SW: 143/ CW: 140/ GW: 115
        5'5"/F/25 y.o.

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        • #5
          Re: I think I posted in the wrong forum, so here it is again...

          Sure, oil is fine in any form, Olive oil is better for you but I use a combination.



          41 pounds down and counting

          If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else. - Yogi Berra

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          • #6
            Re: I think I posted in the wrong forum, so here it is again...

            How is it going? Your numbers in fitday look good.
            JILL

            HW 298
            HW (this time) 248
            GOAL ONE 228             (take 2)
            GOAL TWO 213 (personal goal)
            GOAL THREE 199 ONE-DERLAND
            FINAL GOAL 165

             It's not about the results. Its about the process.

            "I've never come home after a workout and said, MAN, I wish I had NOT exercised today!"



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            • #7
              Re: I think I posted in the wrong forum, so here it is again...

              Well, over the holiday weekend I went to visit my parents and probably ate too much in general, there was a lot of protein as well as veggies (non-starchy though!) so I'm feeling kind of out of it. However, everything I ate was legal so I'm hoping in the next few days things should settle down some. I'm trying to eat more fiber using the flax cookie recipe. I use very little splenda (not even a full packet) since I think I have gotten the sweet tooth under control. I

              Thanks for checking up!
              -skoops.i.daisy-

              start: 3.25.09
              SW: 143/ CW: 140/ GW: 115
              5'5"/F/25 y.o.

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