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Gentlemen,

I recently completed my first 52DC with the gang from the weight loss forum. I earned a Platinum metal, which is the highest honor in that competition.

I dropped 15 pounds during that time, and I'm down 26 from the high I saw in July. I lost a lot early, and now have fell into the 2# a week.

Before the next challenge, I want to fine tune my diet.

Any constructive criticism is appreciated?

On a normal day, here's what I eat:

Breakfast: two pieces of WW bread, one egg, egg whites, a slice of reduced fat cheese, and two links of turkey sausage.

Mid morning snack: 1 oz of almonds

Lunch Turkey or Chicken Sandwich. Had been eating a low sodium deli meat.

Mid Afternoon snack: 1 oz of almonds

Dinner: Variety, but normally a nice piece of lean meat, and veggies.

evening snack: 1 cup of Reduced Fat cottage cheese.

Per formulas I've seen, I need to eat 3300 cals to maintain. I want to lose, so I'm aiming for 2300 to 2500.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Anything I'm lacking? I struggle to count calories simply due to time on task.

I usually workout over my lunch hour and right after working out I drink a protein shake and eat an apple. I also bring to work with me a fairly large salad which I bring for lunch. My question is knowing that lots of fiber after working out isn't the best thing, how long should I wait before digging into my large salad?