So, I've been doing the insanity program every morning and tracking my calories here on Fitday. I can tell I already have so much more energy and my pants are actually a tad bit loser (still tight...but at least I can button them now).
I did a lot of research on how to determine calories burned...and so I've bought a heart rate monitor to accurately calculate how many calories I burn a day and make sure I have a negative balance at the end of the day. I am eating 5 small meals/snacks (healthy of course) and trying to balance my proteins, carbs, fiber, and fat. My goal is to lose at least 1.5 lbs a week...so I make sure that I have a negative calorie balance for the week of 5500-7500 so I can lose 1.5-2lbs a week...and I compare it to my progress on FitClick...so far it is pretty accurate.
Oh ya...I almost forgot...I've been drinking Shakeology in the morning for my breakfast meal...and it really does help curb your appetite and cravings...and it's full of vitamins, protein and fiber.
My typical meal plan for the day...
Brkfst: Shakeology mixed with water
Snack: Apple or Banana
Lunch: 1 cup non-fat cottage cheese mixed with 1 cup frozen berries and 1/2 cup of Fiber One 60 cereal
Snack: Low Carb wheat tortilla (Tumaro's low carb) with 2 oz of Deli Turkey Lunch meat (about 2 large slices or 3 small), 1 slice low fat swiss cheese and full of vegatables like lettuce, onion, cucumbers, red and green bell peppers.
Dinner: 4 oz grilled chicken breast (about 1/2 of a large cooked skinless breast or 3/4 of a small one) with 4 cups of Fresh Express salad mix and I add onion, red/green bell peppers, and cucumbers. I don't use any salad dressing...instead I squeeze lemon juice (the kind in the plastic lemon) and add salt and black pepper (I use McCormick's grinders...they have the most flavor). Mix it all together and it very yummy.
Snack: Apple or slice of whole wheat toast (no more than 100 calories)
Wish me luck...I'm cheering for all of you!!!!
