: Hi Kathleen,

: I am 32, I weigh about 135-140lbs (I
: am 5'1) and I am moderately active
: with exercise. I try to walk 3-4
: times a week for 30-45 minutes. I
: do have two little boys though, so
: I am constantly rushing from one
: place to the next. I don't do a
: lot of sitting/resting during the
: day unless it is driving in the
: car or at bedtime.

: Let's see, food amounts:

: I use a 5 oz can of tuna or salmon.
: A handful of crackers, maybe 10?,
: they are about the size of a
: domino a piece.
: I usually eat between 1- 1 1/2 cups
: of soup at a meal.
: For dinner I try and eat 1 chicken
: breast or a piece of beef or
: burger the size of my palm and
: about 1/2 an inch thick? like a
: deck of cards? and between a 1/2 c
: - 3/4 cup of
: rice/quinoa/beans/potatoes
: etc..and 1 cup of veggies or
: salad. If I am having chili or
: cottage pie or some kind of
: casserole type dish its normally
: about 1 - 1 1/2 cups worth (this
: would most likely be a mix of
: protein and carbs). I think I use
: a 10 inch dinner plate and it is
: mostly full (not loaded) at
: dinner.

: Let me know if you need any other
: information.

: :) Maggie

ok, that is very helpful. Here are my thoughts

Based on your age and activity level, I think having about 25 grams of protein per meal would be best

2-3 eggs is 12- 18...so breakfast is light. I would also increase your breakfast brown.

I have found that GF crackers really don't hold as a brown, so maybe check that.

Looks like you are having about 3 oz of protein for dinner..you might increase that some. Also I am pretty sure you are light on browns in the evening.

Maybe add a small shack for a snack mid morning if you want to stick with the eggs.
simple changes - more protein, more brown may help a lot.

I would also add a snack before bed = protein and a brown.

Try for a week and see.

kathleen