Diet/Workout - Need some help, please!!!

[kemgpm]

36, F, 136#, workout 5 days/week, here is my diet/workout schedule:

Breakfast -
150 grams Egg whites
50 grams Mushroom
25 grams Oatmeal

Midday -
100 grams Tuna
2 slices wheat bread - sugar free

Lunch -
100 grams Chicken (skinless)
125 grams green beans
75 grams corn

Dinner -
100 grams Chicken or Fish
150 grams Broccoli
125 grams Cauliflower
50 grams Carrots

Evening -
125 grams Egg whites
25 grams Onions
50 grams Celery

I use "Lite" mayo, Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Splenda (hiss!)

Daily Totals: (grams)
Calories - 912
Protein - 127
Fat - 11
Sugar - 7

I workout 5 days/week. I start with 15 minutes of treadmill. I alternate my workouts:
M - Chest, Triceps, Abs
T - Back, Biceps, Abs
W - Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings, Thighs, Abs
F - Calves, Shoulders, Abs
Su - Cardio, Abs

Obstacle #1 - I started back in the gym after my long 9-month physical therapy for my knee. It still bothers me, but I do try, and doing damn good, too.
Obstacle #2 - I have MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Another reason for only the low cardio, fatigue easily, but I'm working on staying on longer.

I am not concerned about the weight (#'s), I am more into being healthy, clothes fitting nice, having definition (MUSCLE!!!). I've been doing this for the past two months and my arms and back have so much definition. My abs? Well, UGH!!! I know you cannot spot reduce, I know it takes time, all I ask is someone to "tweak" my regimen. Be gentle!!!

Thanks all for any help!

Kathy

[Lady C]

You need to eat at least 1200 calories unless you are strictly monitored by a doctor. I suggest you add in some more good fat - olives, avocado, nuts, peanut butter, olive oil, canola oils. Your diet seems well balanced otherwise.

MS should not slow you down too much - go look at Welch his is also plagued by MS.

[kemgpm]

Thanks, Lady C. Great progress pic's, too!

I did a search for "Welch" profile, nothing there. Is the spelling correct? I am very interested in reading his profile and chatting with him.

As for my diet, I know people need 1200 calories/day, I am pretty much full after eating 5x/day. I'll try to add some "snacks" to add the calories. I got this diet from a nutritionalist a while ago. I don't see him anymore. He is an ex-bodybuilder, and he knows my goal. Like I said, I haven't seen him in months and really don't want to continue seeing him (gets too expensive, when all the education I need can be found on the internet). I've continued with the diet and keep my workout 5 days/week. I will admit, I did have the 2-week rut of absolute laziness. So many issues to deal with and my diet/workout took the grunt of it all. Gained several pounds, UGH, but I'm full-force back into the gym and strict again with my diet.

Thanks again!

a_welch503 Here is his public profile.

[kemgpm]

Thanks, IronMan! Checked out his site, I'll email him here shortly.

Once I figure out how to do so, I am keeping a journal of my progress. It's good to see I'm not the only one with MS who takes fitness/weightlifting seriously. It really does get frustrating, having to be a bit more cautious with the weights than the average Joe (or Jane). I never ask for pity or help, only look for inspiration and hope to be inspiration to others. I'll get there, with or without the MS, it takes time!!

I just posted and a few have been so gracious to reply. Much kudos to all of you!!