Fixing Your Meal Plan

So here we are 5 weeks into Dream Team.  Some of you are doing fantastic, some are struggling and some are stuck somewhere there in the middle.  Here's the good news; it's not too late.  In fact it's not even close to too late.  There is still plenty of time to fix what's not working, but you've got to start soon.  In fact, next week on Saturday Feb. 15th we (the trainers) are inviting any struggling people to come work with us in person.  but here are the next steps you should be taking.
1.) Make sure you are following a plan.  I always say even a bad plan is better than no plan at all.  Each of your days should practically be mirror images of the day before.  Now you may have a rest day meal plan, a weight training day meal plan and so on, but the point is you should know exactly what you are eating tomorrow as well as what you had yesterday.  Yes, the actual vegetables or protein source may be different, but well, you get the point.
2.) be sure you are not snacking on things and not counting them.  in other words, only eat what is on your plan and watch those hidden calories in coffee's, drinks, dressings, etc.
3.) Make sure you are eating enough.  If you are not eating enough, you r body will not want to let go of the fat.  You've got to feed the muscle and starve the fat!  A good guideline is a minimum of 8 calories per pound (this may not hold true for the very obese, that may require a bit less).  I strongly suggest you do the math and make sure you are getting at least that much food.  It should be broken down into 6-7 meals (counting your post training shake).  It is so important that you get your body functioning properly first and that requires enough of the right nutrients, heavy weights and hard cardio.
4.) "I'm doing all this and still not losing?"  If this is you, follow closely to this advice.  First make sure you are really doing all of the above.  Next don't do anything stupid.  Finally, come see me.
We have food logs available by the supplement order box.  Take advantage of them.
 Pictured is a perfectly filled out food log.