I can't ever seem to stay under my calories!!!
NakeshiaBeard
Posts: 83
AAARRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!
*pants*
1400 doesn't ever seem to be enough calories. I'm always going over! I'm short (5'2") and weigh 147lbs (so overweight according to most charts, I *should* weight around 130lbs) so every gram shows on my frame, and every weight loss calculator tells me I need to eat only 1200 calories AND exercise intensively to lose weight. One calculator even put my on 900 calories and weigh 147lbs (so overweight according to most charts, I *should* weight around 130lbs) so every gram shows on my frame, and every weight loss calculator tells me I need to eat only 1200 calories AND exercise intensively to lose weight. One calculator even put my on 900 calories
I just can't go that low, I would either faint or kill someone from being so hangry!
Anyway, just venting my frustration. I guess all I can do is stick at 1400 calories and up my exercise. Hopefully the lbs start melting off soon!
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Are you planning the day in advance?0
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Nope, I only log as I eat. The red numbers are off putting but by the time dinner rolls around my stomach is rumbling loud enough for the neighbours to hear and I'm starting to get shaky,,,0
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Why don't you try three days of planning the day in advance, in order to prevent going over?0
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Or, indeed, going shaky.0
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Try exercise more. This way you get extra calories you can eat. About hour of workout should give you 300-600 extra calories. This is what I do
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Try the Jenny Craig diet. It’s a bit pricey, but you get put on a 1200 calorie per day diet based on food you buy from them. After a while you realize you can buy the same food cheaper at the market so you just use the JC menu plans and buy your own food at your local market.
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If your calories are that low, then eat more whole foods. Rely more on vegetables as the major composition of your meals.
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Try the Jenny Craig diet. It’s a bit pricey, but you get put on a 1200 calorie per day diet based on food you buy from them. After a while you realize you can buy the same food cheaper at the market so you just use the JC menu plans and buy your own food at your local market.
DON'T TRY JENNY CRAIG.
But yeah, I second logging in advance, That way you can plan for treats etc. I end up logging nearly my whole week on Sunday nights.0 -
You need to eat more foods that don't take your calories away as you go throughout your day. Fill up on low calorie foods like veggies, pickles, fruits and so forth so you will feel fuller but not go over on calories. So long story short.......eat better foods.0
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1400 calories is more than enough to keep you full. Swap out junk food for more healthy stuff, like fresh fruits and veggies. Drink water. Eat lean, white meat. Whole grain breads. Low or no-fat dairy.
It is really hard to get to 1400 every day if you eat only healthy food. You're just so stuffed.0 -
I agree with @awesomejdad eat some salads and fill up on veggies etc. I think 1400 should be quite manageable. Obviously everyone is different though. Also as previously mentioned try to do a little exercise like walking for half an hour, this will earn u more cals to munch.0
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I put your stats in here: http://scoobysworkshop.com/accurate-calorie-calculator/ and it says while eating 1431 a day and not exercising you can lose 37lb in a year. So if you were willing to lose your 17lb a little more slowly, you could eat a bit more and if you were exercising you could eat a little bit more too.
How much are you trying to lose per week? Maybe you could scale it back a bit so that day-to-day eating feels more achievable.
Good luck, you can do it!0 -
Fat has never 'melted' off me... I've always had to work for it... and that work includes planning my day so I hit my calories and macros!0
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could you consider not eating the Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Balls?
maybe have an oreo instead?
you'd save hundreds of calories
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At the weekend make soup to eat at lunches through the week. Soup is so easy to make and if you make a low calorie soup, you can't really go wrong! I find it hard to get up to my calorie goal when I have soup for lunch.0
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You're really not doing bad... Looks like you just started logging again this week and you've only gone over once since you upped your calories to 1400. I go over by as much a 1K sometimes so 150ish calories isn't too big of a deal considering you were well under the other days. stick to the 1400 for a bit and see if you can maintain that. Start to work more fruits and veggies into your diet and in a month or 2 check our your progress and tweak as necessary.0
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Well, if you are taking some plan then it is well and good, but always remember that how much calorie you are taking that much you have to lose also.0
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Eat more fruit, veg, potatoes, and legumes.
Pssst... Go vegan haha I always tell this to people whenever they want more food for their calories.0 -
At the weekend make soup to eat at lunches through the week. Soup is so easy to make and if you make a low calorie soup, you can't really go wrong! I find it hard to get up to my calorie goal when I have soup for lunch.
Omg yes I do this all the time. Plus it's easier for your body to digest.
Just make sure it's home made soup. If you're too busy to make soup, buy organic. Most pre made soups have oil, preservatives, and loads of sodium.
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whoops wrong thread0
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I'm on 1,400. Recently raised it from 1,200 and I always have to consciously make up that extra 200 at the end of the day.
This is coming from somebody who was 225lbs, I'm 5'4 and at one point was addicted to food eating 5000+ calories a day.
My best advice is to plan meals in advance, especially at the beginning. Replace your meats with veggie options (or vegan alternatives -even better!), and eat loads of veggies.0 -
could you consider not eating the Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Balls?
maybe have an oreo instead?
you'd save hundreds of calories
Haha those balls are packed full of calories but I make them myself and can tell you they are a lot healthier than an Oreo!! I've also just recently cut out all sweets and foods high in refined sugar - aside from the odd few squares of chocolate, we all need our treats! I think adding more vegetables is a great idea :-)0 -
What do you use in the chocolate almond butter protein balls? That sounds delicious. Can I have the recipe?0
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So how much exercise do you do?
General comment, I would lower your carbs, add some more protein and fats to help with satiety. And then add more veggies.0 -
NakeshiaBeard wrote: »could you consider not eating the Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Balls?
maybe have an oreo instead?
you'd save hundreds of calories
Haha those balls are packed full of calories but I make them myself and can tell you they are a lot healthier than an Oreo!! I've also just recently cut out all sweets and foods high in refined sugar - aside from the odd few squares of chocolate, we all need our treats! I think adding more vegetables is a great idea :-)
Well
they may well be healthier but they are also over 120 calories each and you're logging 3 to 4 of them as a snack most days
Are you surprised you find it difficult to stay at 1400 when you're 'snacking' 360 calories plus on a healthy home-made snack - that's an entire meals worth of chicken, veg, potato
But it's your journey so if it works for you and you get your calorie defecit ... great0 -
What do you use in the chocolate almond butter protein balls? That sounds delicious. Can I have the recipe?
Here's the recipe:
http://m.kidspot.com.au/best-recipes/snacks+13/peanut-butter-protein-balls-recipe+3451.htm
I only use 1/4cup of honey and use coconut oil instead. Also sometimes use almond butter and almond meal instead of peanut butter and oats0 -
So how much exercise do you do?
General comment, I would lower your carbs, add some more protein and fats to help with satiety. And then add more veggies.
At the moment I cycle for 4-5 hours over a week, as well as walking for at least half an hour a day. I also do yoga once or twice a week but I don't log that as it barely burns any calories. I'm aiming to add 3 strength training sessions a week eventually too.
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Looks like you're eating convenience foods. Swap them out for homemade stuff, will make you feel fuller. Ive been off plan for the last 8-9 weeks. But I was on 1300 calories and it felt like I was eating a lot as it was all fresh / homemade etc.0
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Forgot to say, up your protein intake. Makes you feel less hungry, and lower carbs.
I was doing: Protein 150g, Carbs - 85g and 40g of fats per day, and about 1300 calories0 -
Looks like you're eating convenience foods. Swap them out for homemade stuff, will make you feel fuller. Ive been off plan for the last 8-9 weeks. But I was on 1300 calories and it felt like I was eating a lot as it was all fresh / homemade etc.
Which convenience foods? I make most my meals myself
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