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Critique my daily menu. TIA
So I'm really trying to get back on the wagon with my eating, practicing portion control, etc. I'm right at 5'4 and weigh 121, but I'm "skinny fat". My lack of working out and less than stellar diet over the last year have made me squishy. My goal is lose inches in my waist, cut down on cellulite, build an overall better muscle tone, and look good naked ;-) Any suggestions, tips, etc greatly appreciated.
Breakfast:
1 cup cooked steel cut oats made with 1/2 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1/2 c water. Served with blueberries, 1-2 tbsp sliced almonds, and sometimes a dollop of greek yogurt or natural pb.
coffee w/ 2 tbsp organic whole milk and a smidge of sugar
Morning snack:
1 hard boiled egg, 1-2 tbsp hummus, big serving of raw veggies (carrots, tomatoes, cukes, celery, zucchini, etc)
OR
cottage cheese or greek yogurt with a serving or 2 of fresh fruit
Lunch:
big green monster smoothie made with 2-3 handfuls spinach or kale, 1 frozen banana, 1 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk, protein powder
OR
large salad w/lean protein OR sandwich on ezekiel bread with lowfat cheese and loaded with veggies
Afternoon snack:
apple with natural almond butter OR one of the morning snacks listed above
Dinner:
big salad with loads of greens and veg, homemade vinaigrette dressing; lean protein such as chicken, fish, quinoa, etc, variety of roasted veggies (sweet potato, carrots, eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, etc), the very occasional naughty carb (when I'm craving it).
I try to work out 5 days a week, with yoga or something similar on rest days. Cardio 4 days a week, strength training 3-4 days/week, and I take my dog on at least one easy 2.5-3 mile walk a day (sometimes twice if I have time, but usually not)
Thoughts?
Re: Critique my daily menu. TIA
Ditto Punkin.
I have been using NROLFW for about 2 months now and just recently started the second stage of the program. I don't have weight to lose, but I am definitely seeing an increase in muscle tone. It has also definitely increased my fitness level (though I also play soccer twice a week). I took my measurements at the beginning of the program, but haven't retaken them yet. From what I see everyday though it looks like my body is responding the way I want it to (leaner legs, butt, more muscle definition in my arms, shoulders, overall muscle tone).