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[mkrichardson1980 0]

Okay so here is my problem. I am 2.5 months out and am down 90 pounds! However, I have not been tracking calories very well, the problem that I am facing is that I started tracking and certain foods that I am eating are high in calorie (nuts, meatloaf, so on) I need some ideas of foods I can eat that are lower calorie foods while still getting my Protein in. I am going to the gym 5 days a week and working my butt off so I am losing alot faster than some. But need help with this.

Thanks

[woo woo 872]

Lean meats always work well, chicken, turkey, some cuts of beef such as filet or flank steak, eggs etc..

[JamieLogical 8,727]

If you are losing steadily and you are working out, why are you concerned about your calorie intake? Reducing your calories when you are already losing can result in your metabolism slowing down, especially if you are exercising. You need to make sure you are taking in enough calories to sustain your level of activity.

If you really feel you need to reduce calories, cut back on fats. The foods you mention are high in fat and fat has 9 calories per gram, versus only 4 calories per gram of Protein. So if you stick to leaner Proteins, you will get more "bang for your buck" so to speak.

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

Down 90 pounds!!! Awesome!!! You're obviously staying the course

Some "go to" foods for me are (in no particular order):

1. 4 oz. 2% cottage cheese (or less fat)
2. powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein powder mixed with various beverages, i.e. skim milk, SF drink mixes, etc.
3. Low fat cheese/cheese sticks
4. Beef Jerky (a favorite) (Aldi's/Simmons brand)
5. Boiled egg
6. Peanut Butter
7. 1/2 cup black Beans w/meat (my made up "recipe")
8. Yogurt
9. Roasted chicken

These are typical things I keep on hand at work and home.

Also, I use SparkPeople to track my food and exercise which really helps keep me on track.

Good luck to you on your journey!!!