Diet challenges

I have been at this program for about 6 weeks now & my biggest struggle is my diet. I have a really hard time eating all of the calories that I need to. I need to be eating 2200 calories on a rest day & 2500 calories on a workout day. The percentages i am using are 30%fat, 30% protein & 40% carbs. I have been supplementing with Cytogainer for extra calories and protein which is definitely helping. I am also using an iPad app to track all my calories and am trying not to be obsessed with it. The problem is that I have programmed myself in the past to always be cutting calories! I feel like I am over eating at 2200 calories. I have to keep reminding myself that if I don't eat as much as I need to then my muscles just aren't going to grow. I haven't lost any weight, so I am doing good, but I am tired all the time. Though, I might credit that to my 1 yr old.

I love Green Tea!

I would like a Venti Iced Green Tea with 1 Splenda, no syrup & a splash of non-fat milk, is frequently my order at Starbucks. I love the particular tea that they use. It is Tazo and it is delicious. I also brew it at home and drink several cups a day. It has a small amout of caffeine (about 20mg per cup) to give me a little energy boost. The health benefits of green tea are astounding! It is rich in cathechin polyphenols that inhibit the growth of cancer cells and lower LDL cholesterol. Green tea has also been shown to increase metabolism, so drink up!