Staying within my calorie goal!!
klu_24
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I have been having a hard time staying within my calorie goal. I have a goal of 1400 which is what MFP recommended for me. I am on Herbalife shakes for two meals a day and thought this might help keep me within the calorie goal. But even with two snacks and dinner it seems like I am always over. Help?!?! I always end up so hungry at dinner and even if I try to watch the calories of dinner it seems I cant have enough food to satisfy my hunger AND stay within my goal. Any suggestions on meals or snacks that with keep me satisfied longer???
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I'm just now re-discovering how filling roasted potatoes and sweet potatoes are for the amount of calories. SO GOOD. I just a made a big batch by tossing them in coconut oil and a bunch of spices and baking them for like 25 mins on 375.0
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My calorie goal is supposed to be 1200, which is very hard to do without exercise. What works best for me is to eat around 1400-1500 calories and then burn 200-300 working out every day. As long as my net is 1200 or little above, I still lose weight.0
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I do better eating a few more calories at breakfast. I don't if I eat about 350 I'm much less hungry through the day than when I only eat about 200. It costs me a snack but for me it is worth it. Or you could consider three shakes through the day with dinner at night and no snacks. I'm not sure how many calories are in herbalife but if it around 200 then a shake every 3-4 hours may get you through the day better than two shakes and snacks.0
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Ditch the shakes and eat real food.0
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Ladiebug710 wrote: »I do better eating a few more calories at breakfast. I don't if I eat about 350 I'm much less hungry through the day than when I only eat about 200. It costs me a snack but for me it is worth it. Or you could consider three shakes through the day with dinner at night and no snacks. I'm not sure how many calories are in herbalife but if it around 200 then a shake every 3-4 hours may get you through the day better than two shakes and snacks.
The actual powder is 90 calories per serving but I use mine with almond milk so its about 180 per shake. I never thought of adding another shake since they are low calorie! Thanks!!0 -
My calorie goal is supposed to be 1200, which is very hard to do without exercise. What works best for me is to eat around 1400-1500 calories and then burn 200-300 working out every day. As long as my net is 1200 or little above, I still lose weight.
Right now Im not working out much just due to lack of time as I have two jobs and a hefty social calendar
I absolutely need to be more physically active! Any suggestions on quick workouts? 0 -
theflyingpelican wrote: »I'm just now re-discovering how filling roasted potatoes and sweet potatoes are for the amount of calories. SO GOOD. I just a made a big batch by tossing them in coconut oil and a bunch of spices and baking them for like 25 mins on 375.
That sounds so yummy! I'll have to try that, thank you!0 -
I'd eat food instead of the shake. Getting enough protein and some fat will help you feel satisfied (instead of say, just oatmeal or cereal for breakfast which is mostly carbs).0
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I'd eat food instead of the shake. Getting enough protein and some fat will help you feel satisfied (instead of say, just oatmeal or cereal for breakfast which is mostly carbs).
I use the Herbalife protein shakes which have a good amount of protein in them. My problem is if I eat "real food" I tend to over eat or not eat healthy thing due to lack of planning. I am learning about cooking healthy meal (So if anyone has any tips or sites they use for healthy cooking please share) I am totally a carbaholic and haven't mastered planning well balanced meals to take to work. Which is when a friend suggested Herbalife bc it can help with control and are super easy to whip together in the AM and at work. I really just need to plan better so I can bring balanced lunches! Thanks for all the input friends! Love this!0 -
My calorie goal is supposed to be 1200, which is very hard to do without exercise. What works best for me is to eat around 1400-1500 calories and then burn 200-300 working out every day. As long as my net is 1200 or little above, I still lose weight.
Right now Im not working out much just due to lack of time as I have two jobs and a hefty social calendar I absolutely need to be more physically active! Any suggestions on quick workouts?
You can do HIIT workouts. This can be done on the elliptical, treadmill, bike, or stair master. The idea is to do quick burst of exercise and lowering your heart rate. For example, on the treadmill you can walk at 3.5 mph and sprint at 7 mph for 15-20 sec. You can do this for 20-25 minutes and you are done for the day. This is great because you contribute to burn calories even after the workout. This is the best way to lose fat. You can also do this at home. The are plenty of workouts on YouTube. Check it out!0 -
That's kind of the point, you can't live on the shakes forever (and they cost a lot, don't they?) Learning to eat the proper amount and type of real food will serve you better in the long run, and will also be less expensive.
But here is an example of what my meals look like:
Breakfast:
Greek yogurt
Cheese stick
Apple
(I eat these throughout the morning, not all in one sitting)
Or on the weekend I will have eggs & toast.
Lunch:
Pita wrap with grilled chicken, raw spinach, tomato, peppers, black olives & tatziki sauce.
Dinner:
Some kind of meat
side dish like rice
veggie or salad
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I'm eating 1300-1400 most days. I rarely get hungry, but that is only because I eat a lot of protein. I have no idea how much is in your shakes, but if you want to stick with the shakes (liquid protein never makes me feel full for some reason, but lots of people love them so you need to decide for yourself if they are working for you), then make sure your snacks have a lot of protein and fat for satiety. Greek yogurt, either non fat or regular fat, is VERY filling. Have things like that, or an apple with peanut butter. You probably need more protein with dinner. Try something like a large chicken breast and fill up on green veggies.I have been having a hard time staying within my calorie goal. I have a goal of 1400 which is what MFP recommended for me. I am on Herbalife shakes for two meals a day and thought this might help keep me within the calorie goal. But even with two snacks and dinner it seems like I am always over. Help?!?! I always end up so hungry at dinner and even if I try to watch the calories of dinner it seems I cant have enough food to satisfy my hunger AND stay within my goal. Any suggestions on meals or snacks that with keep me satisfied longer???
When you eat low calorie, and 1400 is reasonably low, it becomes very important that what you eat fills you up. There is little room for things that don't if you want to stay within your calorie goals.
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Agreed. Kill one of the shakes and eat a real meal. You don't need two unless you're killing it like beast with 800+ calorie burn workouts.Iron_Feline wrote: »Ditch the shakes and eat real food.
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I have a protein shake for breakfast every day. I can't stomach food first thing so I drink my shake on the road to work or at my desk first thing. And that really does fill me up until lunch.
When I cook dinner, I cook enough to have leftovers the following day (or two days) so that I don't have to worry about lunch. Chicken or pork tenderloin with green veggies (sometimes a small bit of rice or potato). Or I do soup. I HAVE to be prepared with actual food for lunch or I end up in the cafeteria, which is awful.
I have just found that if I have mostly lean meats and veggies, I can have a LOT of food.0 -
I use the Herbalife protein shakes which have a good amount of protein in them. My problem is if I eat "real food" I tend to over eat or not eat healthy thing due to lack of planning. I am learning about cooking healthy meal (So if anyone has any tips or sites they use for healthy cooking please share) I am totally a carbaholic and haven't mastered planning well balanced meals to take to work. Which is when a friend suggested Herbalife bc it can help with control and are super easy to whip together in the AM and at work. I really just need to plan better so I can bring balanced lunches! Thanks for all the input friends! Love this![/quote]
Also, how many calories are in that shake? You could easily make your own with almond milk, peanut butter, a banana, cinnamon, and maybe even a scoop of protien powder if you feel like you really needed it.
If there's any where to not skip calories (and I know people will disagree, this just works for me) it's breakfast.0 -
Iron_Feline wrote: »Ditch the shakes and eat real food.
Definitely this. You definitely won't get so hungry. Are you planning on drinking the shakes for life? :huh:0 -
The problem with shakes is that it's really not teaching you how to eat properly. It's a "for now" type thing, you get to goal weight, then you start eating real food and the weight comes back.
I'm on 1630, but very often I have no problem staying under 1300 with real food. I think you may need to adjust WHAT your eating and when. Check out my diary if you need any tips. Good luck!0 -
Lasmartchika wrote: »Iron_Feline wrote: »Ditch the shakes and eat real food.
Definitely this. You definitely won't get so hungry. Are you planning on drinking the shakes for life? :huh:
I think I have to politely disagree. I eat food and still get hungry. Even if shakes aren't a lifetime sustainable option I think they are helpful. I often use them to get back on track when I've slipped. Sometimes choice is overwhelming and knowing exactly what you are going to eat and in what portion makes things easier.0 -
There are no shortcuts. There is no shake, pill, magic diet, or quickie exercise that will take the weight off consistently in a healthy manner.
Eat real food, count you calories, exercise will power, and find time to exercise.
You have made goals, you must make the commitment to achieve them.0 -
Ladiebug710 wrote: »Lasmartchika wrote: »Iron_Feline wrote: »Ditch the shakes and eat real food.
Definitely this. You definitely won't get so hungry. Are you planning on drinking the shakes for life? :huh:
I think I have to politely disagree. I eat food and still get hungry. Even if shakes aren't a lifetime sustainable option I think they are helpful. I often use them to get back on track when I've slipped. Sometimes choice is overwhelming and knowing exactly what you are going to eat and in what portion makes things easier.
Which is the argument for learning how to do it and being in the habit of doing it right with just food in the first place. Then there is less slipping. If you are in the habit of eating a certain way, within certain calories, it is easy to get back on track. Instead of staying so far off track for so long that you need to go back on shakes.
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I find that snacking often helps me psychologically. I am hungry - like today is a rest day (so no extra calories) - I am hungry. But I snack all day on little, low-cal things to trick myself into thinking I've had lots of food. If hours go by with no food, I get cranky. Not saying you'll be as gullible as I am ... but it's something to think about (picking small, low-cal snacks that you can work on all day).0
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That's kind of the point, you can't live on the shakes forever (and they cost a lot, don't they?) Learning to eat the proper amount and type of real food will serve you better in the long run, and will also be less expensive.
But here is an example of what my meals look like:
Breakfast:
Greek yogurt
Cheese stick
Apple
(I eat these throughout the morning, not all in one sitting)
Or on the weekend I will have eggs & toast.
Lunch:
Pita wrap with grilled chicken, raw spinach, tomato, peppers, black olives & tatziki sauce.
Dinner:
Some kind of meat
side dish like rice
veggie or salad
I will def not be on these forever!!! Just to kickstart weight loss and whatnot. Once I have an idea of good meals I can prepare for work I will do that instead. They actually don't cost me too much bc I have a friend who sells Herbalife and gives me a good price Thanks so much for the example meal! Sounds yummy! 0 -
Lasmartchika wrote: »Iron_Feline wrote: »Ditch the shakes and eat real food.
Definitely this. You definitely won't get so hungry. Are you planning on drinking the shakes for life? :huh:
Most def not!!! I love food too much! Just a kickstart until I educate myself on healthy meals and all that! I could never drink two a day for life. Although I will say I love them for breakfast bc Ive never been a breakfast person. Its so simple to whip one up and go.0 -
kristen6350 wrote: »The problem with shakes is that it's really not teaching you how to eat properly. It's a "for now" type thing, you get to goal weight, then you start eating real food and the weight comes back.
I'm on 1630, but very often I have no problem staying under 1300 with real food. I think you may need to adjust WHAT your eating and when. Check out my diary if you need any tips. Good luck!
I think I will check it out! Thanks so much!!0 -
Right now Im not working out much just due to lack of time as I have two jobs and a hefty social calendar I absolutely need to be more physically active! Any suggestions on quick workouts?
Body weight exercises are quick, they include almost no equipment and if they do, you can usually use things around you, such as a door, a desk, a phone book, a gallon of milk.
These are going to included push-ups, squats, lunge, ect. You can google some beginner exercises, or even purchase a cheap E-Book like "You Are Your Own Gym" by Mark Lauren. His book is nice because it included descriptions of exercises and a program for your fitness level.
Also, a membership on a site like Fitocracy will help you track your progress and shows videos on most of their exercises along with a description.
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Are you using a protein mix with the meal replacement powder? I just started herbalife and didn't realize that at first. The formula 1 meal replacer powder is only 90 calories but only has 9gm of protein, but a scoop of protein mix has about 24-30g of protein which is another 170 calories for me. Then I use skim milk which adds another 80 calories. So my shakes are 340 calories with 47gms of protein. I haven't followed the plan exactly because I don't intend to eat this way for the rest of my life. I just really like the taste of my shake!0
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