I've been lurking for quite a while, but now I need some help with getting rid of that last 8-10 lbs of fat. In 5 months I've been able to lose about 25-30 lbs, but I just can't seem to get rid of the last bit of fat around my midsection.
Age: 24
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 178 lbs
BMR: ~ 1900 calories
Weight Training: 3 days/wk for 45 min to 1 hr followed by a quick 1.5 - 2 mile run
Cardio: 3 days/wk usually for around 45-50 minutes, (3-5 miles at a moderate pace)
Macros (Over a typical two week period):
Fat: 59 g (29%)
Carbs: 185 g (40%)
Protein: 137 g (32%)
Typical diet looks something like this:
7am:
1 cup cereal and skim milk OR 2 eggs and ~6 strawberries
10am:
1 container fat free yogurt, banana
Workout @ 12pm
1:30pm:
chicken breast sandwich on whole wheat with lettuce and tomato
3:30pm:
apple and low fat string cheese stick
7-8pm:
chicken breast or salmon or pork tenderloin or beef tenderloin
salad with olive oil and vinegar
mixed vegatables
I've been considering adding a protein shake post workout, just haven't done it yet. Any advice is definitely appreciated because I feel like I've hit a plateau and its driving me crazy!!!
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