QuestionHi! I am a 19 year-old female and am 5'9" and weigh 167 pounds. This past December, I weighed myself to find that I weighed 186 pounds. I began to diet by cutting way back on my food intake, limiting myself to about 2 good meals per day, with an occassional dessert. I also eliminated all sodas and many things that contained high amounts of sugars, fats, and calories. So, in 6 months, I have lost a total of 19 pounds. I weighed 163 just last week, but I understand that weight does fluctuate. In my opinion, I do not think I am "obese," but I still consider myself as a bit overweight when I look in the mirror. According to the BMI, I am within the range that I should be for my height. The trouble that I am having pertains with how, when and WHAT to eat. On an average day, I will eat about 3 low-fat yogurts, perhaps some soup, some meat, or a salad for lunch, and I will eat a very good supper...whatever my mother makes. I've always heard to eat "whatever you want" at supper, as long as you haven't pigged out prior to supper or after supper. After supper, I will eat a yogurt, or sometimes some crackers. Although I try to include some excercise, it is hard to fit into my schedule. Do you have any advice or tips on how to help me to further enhance my diet, or do have any food tips? Any advice is GREATLY appreciated! Thank you so much!
AnswerShanda,
You should eat three good meals a day with some small healthy snacks inbetween. You should concentrate on eating from ALL of the food groups. An excellent resource is: http://www.mypyramid.gov/ You can put together your own meal plan and find out how many calories you should be getting each day. The goal is to eat a well-balanced diet each day and again to include ALL of the food groups!
Kim Tessmer, RD LD
www.Nutrifocus.net
