Originally Posted by Boost777

For her goals, which is to stay slim and tone, should I propose to her a cutting diet, so she eats basically the same foods, just less of them.

Originally Posted by Boost777

She's willing as long as she doesn't "get fat." So would the same diet work well or not?

Originally Posted by The13ig13adWolf

muscles grow and shrink, they do not 'tone'.

Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

I HATE the word 'tone' when it is used in that context...

Originally Posted by Boost777

My diet consists of the foods from the basic "clean bulk." Lean meats, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, eggs, brown rice, cottage cheese, tuna, veggies, fruits, ect. With regard to the word "tone," I was quoting her. She wants to cut some fat, and add muscle. Thanks to all

Edit: I know it's not efficient to do both at the same time, but i'm pretty sure she's not going to be into "bulking" first.

Edit: I am not trying to make my girlfriend lose weight, I think she is fine the way she is, I just want her to eat more, I don't think two meals is necessary to stay healthy.

Originally Posted by Boost777

What should her caloric intake be per pound she weighs?

Originally Posted by nikegurl

if she has been eating this way for quite some time it is likely that her metabolism has slowed to a crawl (as others have said)

for that reason, i would NOT suggest she jump right up to 14-15 calories per pound of bodyweight or she likely will start to gain quite a bit of weight and freak out. all of the advice about small more frequent meals is good - but keep in mind that her metabolism will likely take some time to "recover" and gradual changes would be best.