Diets

[lovelyivy84]

THis is really close to how I eat, except now that I am not trying to lose any more weight I will keep the skin on my chicken thanks! I don't eat dark meat so I don't think it's that bad. I try to get in at least two servings of fish/week- lots of steamed or broiled catfish and salmon. I also supplement a lot with protein shakes- usually two every day at 20g of protein and 100 calories per serving. I avoid juice and milk- mostly water and the occasional Fresca but that's about it. LOTS of whole wheat bread and vegetables.

Of late I have allowed myself bacon as an occasional treat. When I have it I just try to adjust my meals for the rest of the day to account for it. I will have a smaller lunch or sauteed veggies for dinner to make up for it.


I posted my workout on another thread, but I get to the gym three times a week minimum- two days of weights and a serious dance class (although I am going to up it to two now- one bellydance and one African).

Originally posted by ThetaPrincess24
I watch what i eat, beign a diabetic my diet consists of low fat, fat free, sugar free, or reduced sugar items. I also avoid fast food whenever possible and when i cant watch where and what I order. I also am mindful of serving sizes and how much fat and calories are in each serving.Then I never eat pork, and ground beef is extra lean, and I cut excess fat of chicken, and never eat the fat on a steak. I also cook with either olive oil, or fat free Pam cooking spray.....I'm also mindful of ingredients in particularly "hydrogenated" and "partially hydrogenated" oils due to trans fats(fat that is not usually accounted for in the fat content on the labels)

I also drink only skim milk, water, and 100% fruit/vegetable juices.(also again being mindful of serving sizes, except with water). I lost 4 pounds in water when I cut out soft drinks alone in my diet.

I also take a multi-vitamin and lots of exercise, and I try to put more physical activity in my day for example, taking teh longer way to class, parking far from the front door of a store, taking the stairs when it's three floors or less(unless i'm feeling fat that day and i'll take all the stairs) etc.