average daily intakes...

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

I walk 2 miles at least 4 times a week, weights about 3 times a week and some type of ab or leg workout 2-3 times a week. as far as eating goes, I eat a cereal bar for breakfast, a 6inch turkey Subway sandwich for lunch and chicken and black-eye peas for dinner. for snacks, I eat rice cakes with peanut butter. I try to stay around 1200-1500 calories a day. I don't drink sodas, I watch my sugar and have had NO fast food for 3 months (with the exception of one cheat a couple weeks ago).

I think you're right that I need to change it all up a little and eat more lean protein. I've still got Strand's list of what he eats so I might try that.

Cereal bars usually are loaded with refined sugars that go straight to your waistline. So, be careful with those despite the caloric content.

Also, some suggestions if you are not already doing them -

no mayo on that six incher - if you must have mayo, use the light version (bringing your own usually works best as few places have that) and eat the wheat not white bread.

Peanut butter is rather fattening and contains too many carbs (1 cup = 1500 calories and 50 carbs) as seen here http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-B00001-01c219p.html -- but it is a great source of protein. So, use it sparingly. Honestly, a grilled chicken breast, pulled pork, or a small steak would be better for you than this carb fest.

Black eyed peas make great music, but are also full of carbs http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-B00001-01c20dB.html -- also if you are eating them out of a can, stop immediately as they have relatively no nutrional value. Frozen (with nothing on them) is better, but natural is the best.

Also, congrats on the 10-12 pounds - that is a positive to focus on. Hang in there and remember Rome was not built in a day.

Your cramping could be due to a low level of potasium. Also, drink at least 64 ounces of water every six hours.