House_chair
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Hi folks. So I’m apparently moving backwards on my weight loss... I don’t know why, so I figured I’d get some opinions.
Bit of a back story to start. I’m 30, 5’7”, 187lbs now, started at 181. I’m an auto tech, and race stock cars at a few local dirt tracks. On top of that, I’m married with 3 kids. So it’s safe to say I’m fairly active! About 6 months ago, I decided that I wasn’t really happy in the 180s, and decided now is as good of time as any to get back to the 160’s I once was. 150s is a “if this works” kinda goal, but I don’t want to get my hopes up right off the start.
Fast worward, and here we are today. At the start I wasn’t really into it, and couldn get moving. And after trying a few different approaches, and a few different calorie counting apps, I still wasn’t moving. No loss, no gain, just stayed steady within about 3lbs. So I figured I’d try slim fast. The 3-2-1 plan is easy to follow, and the shakes aren’t bad. I also kept the myfitnesspal app as it counts steps, calories and much more. Problem is 3 weeks in with slim fast, and I’m up 6lb on a plan that says you can loose 1 to 2 lb a week. Now I will admit I do 2 things different than the plan suggests, but I don’t think that’s an issue. I’ll explain why in a minute.
Here’s my daily routine, criticize if you wish.
Breakfast- slim fast shake with cashew milk.
Lunch- slim fast shake with cashew milk and 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter.
Afternoon snack- lettuce wrap (either 1/2 can tuna or 1 slice of shaved turkey breast with a slice of Swiss cheese) both options are on the online slim fast recipe guide and calories are within the plan guidelines.
Dinner- well depends on what we have as a family. I have cut back to smaller portions, and figure out the calories as close as possible to stay within the limit suggested by slim fast.
I drink water all day, but may have a glass of coke when I get home from work.
My to slim fast modifications are 1: the cashew milk because it’s less calories and I prefer the taste, and 2: the powered peanut butter. It’s 50 calories, wich actually puts me back at the same calorie intake as using the milk slim fast recommends. But I find it helps keep the hunger feeling down so I can make it to dinner easily.
So what am I missing or doing wrong? Any ideas?
Bit of a back story to start. I’m 30, 5’7”, 187lbs now, started at 181. I’m an auto tech, and race stock cars at a few local dirt tracks. On top of that, I’m married with 3 kids. So it’s safe to say I’m fairly active! About 6 months ago, I decided that I wasn’t really happy in the 180s, and decided now is as good of time as any to get back to the 160’s I once was. 150s is a “if this works” kinda goal, but I don’t want to get my hopes up right off the start.
Fast worward, and here we are today. At the start I wasn’t really into it, and couldn get moving. And after trying a few different approaches, and a few different calorie counting apps, I still wasn’t moving. No loss, no gain, just stayed steady within about 3lbs. So I figured I’d try slim fast. The 3-2-1 plan is easy to follow, and the shakes aren’t bad. I also kept the myfitnesspal app as it counts steps, calories and much more. Problem is 3 weeks in with slim fast, and I’m up 6lb on a plan that says you can loose 1 to 2 lb a week. Now I will admit I do 2 things different than the plan suggests, but I don’t think that’s an issue. I’ll explain why in a minute.
Here’s my daily routine, criticize if you wish.
Breakfast- slim fast shake with cashew milk.
Lunch- slim fast shake with cashew milk and 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter.
Afternoon snack- lettuce wrap (either 1/2 can tuna or 1 slice of shaved turkey breast with a slice of Swiss cheese) both options are on the online slim fast recipe guide and calories are within the plan guidelines.
Dinner- well depends on what we have as a family. I have cut back to smaller portions, and figure out the calories as close as possible to stay within the limit suggested by slim fast.
I drink water all day, but may have a glass of coke when I get home from work.
My to slim fast modifications are 1: the cashew milk because it’s less calories and I prefer the taste, and 2: the powered peanut butter. It’s 50 calories, wich actually puts me back at the same calorie intake as using the milk slim fast recommends. But I find it helps keep the hunger feeling down so I can make it to dinner easily.
So what am I missing or doing wrong? Any ideas?
