Not Loosing Fat?

[Eddie_m63]

Ok guys been on my diet for a month (I know short time), however i think by now i should be loosing something. Maybe i am loosing it very slowly. I lift 5 days a week between 1.5 to 2 hours per day. Cardio at least 3-4 days a week for 45min. Also that is the only exercise i get, i am not working so no more action during the day just 2 hours a day. My diet is low in carbs & Sugar and high in protein. Should i just be a little patient, thanks

[FireGuy]

Ht/Wt, Bf%, daily caloric intake, macros?

[Eddie_m63]

29
176lbs
5 5'
bf about 20-25%

Meal 1.
5 Egg whites
I cup of Oaks
Cal> 400, Carbs>41g, Fiber>12g, Protein>37g, Fat> 19g



Meal 2.
2 Slices of Whole Wheat Bread
One Whole Chicken Breast
Maya, Avocado, Tomato, Mustard, Seasoning,
GREAT SANDWHICH.
Cal> 650, Carbs>10g, Fiber>4g, Protein>70g, Fat>3g


Meal 3.
Can of Tuna
Mix with tomato, avocado and some hot peppers.

Cal> 140, Carbs>0g, Fiber>0g, Protein>32g, Fat>2g



Meal 4.
Fish Fillet
Veggies
Cal> 450, Carbs>35g, Fiber>7g, Protein>45g, Fat> 2


Snack
Protein Shake
Cal> 120, Carbs>3g, Fiber>2g, Protein>30g, Fat>1g


Meal 5
Lean Beef Patty
Veggies
Cal> 200, Carbs>2g, Fiber>0g, Protein>30g, Fat>5g



Totals.

Cal>>>>1900
Carbs>> 60g
Fiber>>>25g
Protein>206g
Fat>>>>30g


Also drink almost a Gal of water per day.

[FireGuy]

29
176lbs
5 5'
bf about 20-25%

Meal 1.
5 Egg whitesNot 37 grams of protein here
I cup of Oaks54 grams of carbs here not 41
Cal> 400, Carbs>41g, Fiber>12g, Protein>37g, Fat> 19gWhere are 19 grams of fat in this meal?



Meal 2.
2 Slices of Whole Wheat Bread
One Whole Chicken Breast
Maya, Avocado, Tomato, Mustard, Seasoning,
GREAT SANDWHICH.
Cal> 650, Carbs>10g, Fiber>4g, Protein>70g, Fat>3g[BWay too much protein in this meal[/B]
Only 10 grams of carbs with 2 pieces of whole wheat bread?


Meal 3.
Can of Tuna
Mix with tomato, avocado and some hot peppers.

Cal> 140, Carbs>0g, Fiber>0g, Protein>32g, Fat>2g



Meal 4.
Fish Fillet
VeggiesWhat kind and how much? hard to get 35 grams of carbs from fibrous veggies in one meal
Cal> 450, Carbs>35g, Fiber>7g, Protein>45g, Fat> 2


Snack
Protein Shake
Cal> 120, Carbs>3g, Fiber>2g, Protein>30g, Fat>1g


Meal 5
Lean Beef Patty
VeggiesAre these different veggies than before?
Cal> 200, Carbs>2g, Fiber>0g, Protein>30g, Fat>5g



Totals.

Cal>>>>1900
Carbs>> 60g
Fiber>>>25g
Protein>206g
Fat>>>>30g
These numbers total just over 1300 calories not 1900.


Also drink almost a Gal of water per day.

You need to redo your numbers and get every meal accurate. At first glance it would appear to me you are undereating. Also, will get this moved to the diet section.

[mg1228]

meal 2---one chicken breast can b 6oz or it could b 16oz---big diff-----as fireguy said recheck all ur macros

[gbrice75]

Not to hijack the OP's thread - but suppose he is eating only 1300 calories a day, however he is eating every few hours, eating clean, and eating high in protein and relatively low in carbs and fat - why would this hinder weight loss? I understand lowering metabolism by undereating, but it would seem logical to me that if everything else is in order (the things I mentioned above), metabolism shouldn't slow by much if at all?

I'm only concerned because I'm taking in 1800-1900 calories per day and this seems on the low side, however when I was at 2000 I didn't see any loss.

a) I don't want to slow my metabolism, I want to SPEED IT UP!

b) I DEFINITELY don't want to lose muscle mass due to starvation

[mg1228]

well im not sure what his tdee is but if its 2700 and hes eatin 1300---the body is losing 1400 cals a day so its more likely to break down muscle for its needs seeing how muscle requires more calories to maintain---and eventually it will adjust to the 1300 cals and ur stuck which is prob what has happened in this case---hence the title

[Eddie_m63]

Meal 2>>I know i exaggerated at the protein level but everything else is pretty close to perfect. This winter i am doing all the right things, cardio, healthier eating and gaining some size but not really loosing fat. In the past (winters) i would do weighs,t less cardio and eat regurlar junk/greasy foods and still kept my weight with some gains. I am just confused, i don't feel hungry during the day, sleep my 9 hours a day (except for last night), haven't had a sweet drink in a while, so any ideas would be appreciated.

[Eddie_m63]

Forgot to mention my creatine pills, from N'Gorge 4 in the morning 4 before workout.

[mg1228]

i dont think u are pretty close on everything else---look at what fireguy posted---ur macros u posted for the day adds up to 1300---but ur calories u posted from these same meals are 1900----thats way off---------u cant b gaining size eatin 1300 cals--it aint possible----something aint right here

[mg1228]

for example---im eatin 2cups broccoli right now---thats 8gr carbs----ur veggies are listed at 35gr in meal 4 and then 2gr in meal 5

[FireGuy]

Meal 2>>I know i exaggerated at the protein level but everything else is pretty close to perfect. This winter i am doing all the right things, cardio, healthier eating and gaining some size but not really loosing fat. In the past (winters) i would do weighs,t less cardio and eat regurlar junk/greasy foods and still kept my weight with some gains. I am just confused, i don't feel hungry during the day, sleep my 9 hours a day (except for last night), haven't had a sweet drink in a while, so any ideas would be appreciated.

Close to perfect? It's not even in the ballpark. Did you read the bolds? Your numbers are miles off from being correct. Until you fix this anyone trying to help you is just spinning their wheels. If you dont know how much you are eating how do you expect someone to adjust it for you?

[Eddie_m63]

On my way to fix all those number. Please be a little patient. Until Tonight. Checking all numbers before i eat. Thanks.

[Eddie_m63]

Below is my Revise Meal Plan, I double check everything today...Now numbers are pretty close.

When i said veggies i meant a bag of the following:
Iceberg Lettuce
Romained Lettuce
Carrtos
Pea Pods
Red Cabbage
Rasishes
Already cut and bagged.

[Eddie_m63]

29
176lbs
5 5'
bf about 20-25%

Meal 1.
3 Whites, 2 Whole
I cup of Oaks
Cal> 355, Carbs>28g, Fiber>4g, Protein>27g, Fat>13g

Meal 2.
2 Slices of Whole Wheat Bread
½ Chicken Breast
Mayo, Avocado, Tomato, Mustard*25
Cal> 560, Carbs>41g, Fiber>6g, Protein>58g, Fat>23g


Meal 3.
Can of Tuna
Mix with tomato, avocado, sweet peppers..
Cal> 230, Carbs>4g, Fiber>3g, Protein>27g, Fat>8g

Meal 4.
Fish/Shrimp Soup
Lettuce, Tomatoes, Carrots, Potatoes
Cal> 300, Carbs>14g, Fiber>7g, Protein>33g, Fat> 3

Sweet Potato
Cal> 103, Carbs>24g, Fiber>4g, Protein>2g, Fat> 0

Protein Shake
Cal> 120, Carbs>3g, Fiber>2g, Protein>30g, Fat>1g

Banana
Cal> 121, Carbs>31g, Fiber>3.5g, Protein>1.5g, Fat> 0

Meal 5
Lean Beef Patty
Veggies
Cal> 220, Carbs>4g, Fiber>2g, Protein>31g, Fat>5g


Totals.

Cal>>>>2009
Carbs>> 149g
Fiber>>>31g
Protein>210g
Fat>>>>53g


Also drink almost a Gal of water per day.

[FireGuy]

1 cup of oats, 54 grams carbs not 28.

[Eddie_m63]

According to the label you are right.

[mg1228]

of course he is---u didnt even have to check---lol

[Eddie_m63]

So now can we get back to my original question, or am i expecting too much too soon?

[FireGuy]

Ok guys been on my diet for a month (I know short time), however i think by now i should be loosing something. Maybe i am loosing it very slowly. I lift 5 days a week between 1.5 to 2 hours per day.Cut this time in half, workouts should be in the 40-60 minute range tops. Cardio at least 3-4 days a week for 45min.Make this 6-7 times a week, you could even do 45 first thing in the morning and another 15 PWO. Also that is the only exercise i get, i am not working so no more action during the day just 2 hours a day. My diet is low in carbs & Sugar and high in protein. Should i just be a little patient, thanks

Also, give it more time as well. Your diet looks good enough to be getting results on. With your current cardio schedule you will be lucky to be burning off 1-2lbs of fat per month. If you want results you are going to need to increase it significantly.

[Eddie_m63]

I guest i was expecting a miracle after a 1 month. So i will keep at it and see how it goes. Thanks.

[mg1228]

ur new diet looks good---just keep at it---it will come off