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by **psg127** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:48 pm

thats a good question...

i ate:

b: those P1 belgian waffles (i made pancakes)...its like 2 eggs, some ricotta, baking powder, a little splenda (ick usually) and cinnamon

i didnt have a snack i was busy this morning!

lunch: 3 slices of turkey with a little more ricotta (oops) and some spinach leaves and half a tomato left over from yesterday

snack: ive only had tea so far but i might have something else cause i havent eaten much today.

whatdya think??? actually its that TOM for me (well it shouldnt be, but it is), so that could be an issue...

by **lorka150** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:52 pm

Not too sure what time it is there, but if your body doesn't get enough calories, it starts hoarding fat. It makes you feel naturally gross, even right away.
why the 'oops'? i don't know what you did wrong?

you might be feeling shitty, too, from having your period, although that's each own personal thing.

when i started getting symptoms, i started keeping a health journal. if you're concerned about bloating, i would highly, HIGHLY recommend that!

by **psg127** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 11:59 pm

oops cause i was trying to cut back on cheese. i may have IBS (says doctor) and i guess cheese can cause problems with that.

ive definitely been trying to report my symptoms in my journal. thats actually why i originally started this journal. it probly sounds a lot like im whining when other people read it, but im trying to keep track of when i get some of these things so i can try to pinpoint causes.

thanks for the advice!

by **psg127** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:03 am

oh yeah...how do i know how many calories i should be eating?? i think i tend to eat too little because i know i dont feel great when i eat too much...

by **lorka150** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:03 am

you're welcome!

by **lorka150** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:05 am

Well, I can help you somewhat figure it out... What's your height/weight/activity level/bone structure/goal? We can go from there.

by **psg127** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:30 am

im 5'2" currently probly around 140 but im not sure...my goal is somewhere between 110 and 120...i wanna be healthy and in shape!! i have a medium to large bone structure, and im not sure 110 would look healthy for me. i played soccer for like 10 years, so i have massive thighs (right now kinda flubbery), but i build muscle there like crazy and would love nothing more than to lengthen and tone DOWN those muscles so i can have slim girly legs!!!

unfortunately, my activity level has been so varied over the past year. my school schedule is constantly changing, so for awhile i had very little time to exercise, but id get in maybe 2 organized workouts a week if that. this quarter i have a lot more free time so id like to get aerobic exercise as least 6 days a week. im also taking an indoor soccer class (2 days) and pilates (2 days). ill probly do a fair amount of outside running (once i get back in shape) and a little swimming and a tae bo video that i have. so FOR NOW, im trying to exercise almost every day.

does that help??? by the way, you're so awesome for helping!

by **lorka150** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 12:38 am

Thanks! I'm glad I can help.

If you're getting in good activity every day, I'd aim between 1500-1700 calories a day, minimum. Lower end if you aren't exercising, and then add on to compensate.

The BEST cardio is running, so definitely work up to that - especially if you want those legs!

This is just a guideline though - make sure you are getting adequate amounts of all the food groups. Don't worry so much 'South Beach' - instead, find what works for YOUR body, using the principles that you have learned and are learning.

by **psg127** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:07 am

great thanks! i think for awhile ill start putting my foods into some calculator to figure out how many im actually getting...just for awhile till i get the hang of it.

i was in great 'running' shape awhile ago, then i kinda lost it. i guess i get out of shape pretty quickly. and being on P1 hasnt helped...ive found i run out of energy. but im on to phase 2 pretty soon and i know ill feel much better!

i think SB is such a great "start" to learning how to eat. ive gotten so used to eating more protein and veggies, so i think thatll carry through the rest of my life. i also like whole grains a lot better than white processed stuff. unfortunately, ill always have a hard time resisting cookies...but HEY...im down from eating at least one cookie a day to eating one cookie everyone once in awhile ( i actually cant remember the last time i had a cookie...haha...im overdue!)

thanks again, lorka! AND everyone else!!! gosh people are so awesome on here...im glad i started a journal!!

by **lorka150** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:24 am

psg - i can help you with the food thing, too. if you post your menus and amounts, i can tell you the calories.

as for getting out of shape quickly - it's probably not that. most people lose running stamina really quickly. check out www.runnersworld.com for tips for running - it's a great resource.

when i was first introduced to this diet, i used it as my foundation, too, then learned from there. the principles of it are great - and then i simply adapted it to fit my lifestyle!

by **misskt84** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 5:57 am

VACAY? ROADTRIP!!

by **psg127** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 5:37 pm

well, here's my meal plan today...i normally dont measure things, but as i prepare them ill try to update with amounts:

bfst: 1/3 cup eggbeaters, half tomato, 2 Tbs chopped roasted bell peppers, 1.5 Tbs ricotta (omelette)

snack: beef prosciutto (20) cheese stick (70)

lunch: boca burger (70 cal), salad from whole foods, tea w/ a little soy milk (salad was kinda ick...next time ill go to the B-school for salad...its much cheaper)

snack: 1/2 c yogurt, hot cocoa w/ milk

dinner: about a cup of my chili (lean ground turkey, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, white beans, red kidney beans) and a mock cornbread muffin AND mock mashed potatoes

dessert: 1 Tbs PB, fudgesicle

ill probably drink water and herbal tea (w/ tsp of milk) all day long

exercise: 20 min jog

went to whole foods today, bought:
salad
vanilla soy milk (dont know if i like this yet)
CS chocolate caramel chai (dont know if i like this yet)
hazelnut butter (LOVE IT!)

by **psg127** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:09 pm

beef prosciutto smells like dirty feet...

by **psg127** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:39 pm

today is officially day 14, but im going to stay on P1 tomorrow as well because im going out to dinner with friends at my favorite italian restaurant (Il Fornaio) and i dont want to have cravings when i get there and theres hot fresh non-whole-wheat bread in front of me. ive already decided im going to get the house salad, which sounds good. its chopped and i love chopped salads. the one thing i will add tomorrow is another cup of milk...its hard for me to limit milk because i love it.

by **psg127** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 10:03 pm

i can tell im not eating enough or somethings wrong because IM STARVING...i was STARVING 2 hrs after breakfast, and im now STARVING again 3 hours after snack. lunchtime...lets hope it lasts...gosh!

edit: its one hour after lunch and im STARVING again. i havent had any sugar, so i dont know what the heck is going on with me today.

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