Apple Cider Vinegar Weight Loss

I weigh approximately 170, I walk 3 miles atleast 5 days a week (48 min), 1 hr water aerobics twice a week, and strength training/cardio workout video 3 times a week. I want to build a meal plan but I want it to be very balanced with fat, protein, and carbs. I also want as little meat as possible, but eggs are ok! Does anyone have any suggestion also, in my nutrition textbook it gave a formula to figure out how your bmr and mine was 1659, so I figured to lose 1 lb a week I would have to eat 1159 calories a day, so how much of that should be fat? carbs? protein?

Thanks in advance!

At 170 and as active as you are, 1659 sounds a bit low. Perhaps it’s not counting for activity level? Try this one to see what you get:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculator/NU00598

Regardless, don’t drop below 1200 or you’ll send your body into starvation mode & it’ll try to hang onto the fat.

Aim for 40% carbs (veggies & whole grains), 40% proteins (chicken, fish, or steak… yeah, I know you said little meat, but these really are the best), & 20% fats (nuts, PB, etc). Even 50/30/20 works. Make sure you get a LOT of water too! Split your calories up into 5-6 small meals.

What diet plan works best for someone who doesn’t eat a lot of meat?
I am trying to lose weight, but have very poor eating habits. I don’t have the money for a nutritionist, and also have to think of my kids and what they want to eat. I don’t like meat, and don’t eat it very often, which leads me to believe that I may be missing some important components(protein, and others) from my diet. I do take a multi-vitamin. I would like to start this ASAP. Does anyone know any websites that would give me diet/meal plans that are both kid friendly and healthy. It seems that all we eat are chicken nuggets, fish sticks,a nd pizza!

I am like you , in that I don’t like any red meat although I will eat turkey and chicken. My diet is eating lots of salads- which are very healthy and fortifying if you use the right ingredients. My favorite is grilled chicken strips, mushrooms, tomatoes and red onions over a bed of mixed greens. All of the necessary ingredients are there. To find good kid friendly web site to help you, I suggest you simply go to Google search with you information and I’m sure you’ll find something.

I have usually taken in about 2,200 calories a day I want to take in about 1500. I will lsy be exersizing about once a day. Please HEALTHY options!

Also, do you know any ways of exersizing and having fun?

I am a girl
Thanks SOOOOO mUch <3

A great way to set up a meal plan is to go to sparkpeople.com. They have free meal plans or you can input your own meals. You can track your exercise, calorie intake, water consumption, everything at sparkpeople.com.

Plus, you can find others to keep you accountable as well. It’s a great weight-loss tool.