Question:
Am I on track?

Hi all. I wanted to check with you guys to see if my diet is on track. Here is a typical day: Lunch--1/2 sandwhich (Rye bread) with turkey, cheese (low fat swiss) and mustard or low fat mayo. 1 or two strawberries, some pretzles snack---a graham cracker, or protein bar, or the other half of my sandwhich Dinner---either chicken, ham, or a salad, and cottage cheese I can't do the milk thing. I tried. I tend to snack at night. Any suggestions? Right now, it seems like I can't get enough of cukcumbers. Weird huh? I have also been dizzy when I workout. I workout everyday except Saturday and Sunday's. Weight training, swimming laps, and walking. Any suggestions? Thanks!!!    — [Anonymous] (posted on August 31, 2000)

August 31, 2000
Breakfast! Stop snacking and DRINK water! 64oz per day. One sip at a time. Vitamins important.
   — Tyler L.

August 31, 2000
Breakfast is very important. Even if it's just a protein shake (which is what I do, then eat a piece of fruit an hour later.) The only time I snack is between lunch and going to the gym after work. Usually, it's an individual sized bag of baby carrots. Your meals seem fine (just my opinion.) Have you tried a protein shake in the evening? That might curb your appetite and keep you from late night snacking. I also get in at least 90oz of water and 50-60grams of supplemental protein. Regarding the dizzy spells after working out, I was also getting that (I work out mon-sat.) It got so bad that I could barely drive myself home from the gym. I had to pull over and rest my head on the steering wheel more than a few times until the feeling went away. My dr told me to increase my vitamins (flintstone chewable for now) from 2 a day to 3 a day and gave me a b12 shot. I'm right as rain now. Please check w/ your dr. It may be something as simple as low b12. Good luck.
   — Maxine E.

August 31, 2000
Not bad, not bad. Can I assume you didn't mention your two protein drinks or 2 qts of water because you were just listing foods? Do not grieve for the milk. It gave you almost no calcium or protein that you could absorb, but 12 big whopping grams of sugar that were easily absorbable. That alone will help reduce cravings! The protein bar is high protein, low sugar? Like 30 & 3 or something? If so, and if you are getting some liquid supp, your water and your vites, this looks pretty good to me. EXCEPT, I didn't see a green leafy in the place!
   — vitalady