Please help by looking at my diary

execrate2k15

Hello I started losing weight on Jan. 20th 2015 and it is now March 9th 2015 I am 37 years old on cholesterol and and a beta blocker medications and am 5'6" My first weigh in was 201Lb. on about apx. Jan. 15th 2015 I have weighed myself on multiple different scales and as of 3/2/2015 I weigh 182.3 Lb. I was walking and working out 6 days a week but for the past 3 weeks I have not been able to work out because I fell and hurt my leg. Anyhow I want to know if anyone can look at my diary and help me out and tell me what I might need to improve on? and let me know how I'm doing? Thank you all

crystal8208

Your protein seems low to me and your carbs are on the high side as well. I would lower the carb level especially if you are lacking the ability to workout.

execrate2k15

Ok wonderful this is the information I was looking for thank you for the help.

ncboiler89

You need to take in more calories my friend - assuming you are logging everything.

execrate2k15

I log everything. Thank you

futuremanda

ncboiler89 wrote: »

You need to take in more calories my friend - assuming you are logging everything.

This. Assuming your logging is even somewhat accurate: If you were a very tiny lady, I would still tell you that you are way under recommendations for calories. You're not even getting the minimum for a female (1200) and you're often eating less than 800 calories.

1500, which MFP has given you, is the absolute bottom for a male. And some guidelines put it at more like 1800. I know you're on the shorter end, but you need to eat a lot more than you are!

MFP gave you a number intending for you to eat it, not intending for you to eat half of it. The number it gives you already has a huge deficit built in.

(Not trying to be mean, just clear. I know how tempting it can be to take the "eat less to weigh less" too far. But you'll lose a lot of muscle and become undernourished over time. It's bad news.)

Other advice:

Get a kitchen scale and weigh your solids. They're not that expensive, and will make a huge difference in your logging.

Be careful which database entries you are using. "Tuna salad on wheat bread -- 160 calories" is... suspicious. Why is this not the two pieces of bread from the brand you bought, plus the amount of butter/mayo you used, and the amount of tuna you used, separately or input as a recipe? Baked pork chop -- one pork chop ... a pork chop can vary in size. 1/4 cup of pasta... 1/4 cup before or after cooking? Look at ways to make your logging as accurate as you can.

Ready2Rock206

Yikes! You're eating for a small child not a grown man. If you are logging accurately you need to bump up those calories.

execrate2k15

"Tuna salad on wheat bread -- 160 calories" is... suspicious. Why is this not the two pieces of bread from the brand you bought, plus the amount of butter/mayo you used, and the amount of tuna you used, separately or input as a recipe? That was as a whole recipe two pices of bread cut in half so half a sandwich. "Baked pork chop -- one pork chop" Yes the pork chops have been tough to figure. '1/4 cup of pasta... 1/4 cup before or after cooking?" After cooking. I do not weigh YET but I put it in a measuring cup.

execrate2k15

Ok I will work harder on getting as close to the 1460 or 1500 Cal mark. But no promises tho thank u

Ready2Rock206 wrote: »

Yikes! You're eating for a small child not a grown man. If you are logging accurately you need to bump up those calories.

booksandchocolate12

Do you feel satisfied with what you're eating? Because I'd be starving. If you're new to cutting back on calories, it's normal to feel hungry at times, but you shouldn't be famished.

I can't believe you're not ravenous eating the amount you've been eating.

deaniac83

A few things. First, celebrate the fact that you have lost 18 lbs in about a month and a half. That's a great accomplishment. BUT it is actually a bit too fast.

Second, taking care of your injured ankle should be your priority right now, not losing weight. I'd even recommend going to maintenance right now until you're better.

Third, you are eating far too little. Don't be afraid of food. Focus on sustainable healthy habits, not simply quick weight loss.

execrate2k15

"Do you feel satisfied with what you're eating?" Yes I do.

TheEats

deaniac83 wrote: »

Second, taking care of your injured ankle should be your priority right now, not losing weight. I'd even recommend going to maintenance right now until you're better.

I respectfully disagree with this advice. As far as I know, there is nothing to suggest that moderate calorie restriction is an issue for injury recovery. Injuries often make us far more sedentary as well, so it can cause weight gain to use it as a reason to eat. I had a hairline fracture in my ankle and specifically asked two doctors if I needed to halt my weight loss goals. They said I should only be restricted by pain, my calorie deficit would not make recovery time any longer and I could still exercise in any way that did not cause agony

booksandchocolate12

If you're diary today is up to date, then all you've had is half of a large apple, two medium carrots, a banana and some wheat thins. And you're not hungry, you feel satisfied with that? Or do you like to have a big dinner and that's what you're saving your calories for?

If you're saving your calories for dinner, that's fine, but if your dinner is going to look like your lunch and snacks and you feel satisfied with that, then....what's your secret?

deaniac83

TheEats wrote: »

deaniac83 wrote: »

Second, taking care of your injured ankle should be your priority right now, not losing weight. I'd even recommend going to maintenance right now until you're better.

I respectfully disagree with this advice. As far as I know, there is nothing to suggest that moderate calorie restriction is an issue for injury recovery. Injuries often make us far more sedentary as well, so it can cause weight gain to use it as a reason to eat. I had a hairline fracture in my ankle and specifically asked two doctors if I needed to halt my weight loss goals. They said I should only be restricted by pain, my calorie deficit would not make recovery time any longer and I could still exercise in any way that did not cause agony

Oh, I'm not at all saying that moderate calorie restrictions are bad for recovering from injury (although if OP's diary is correct, his restrictions are anything but moderate). I had intended to offer that piece of advice as a psychological relief, not weight loss advice. It's possible to be too focused on the weight loss goal to ignore injuries. I am just saying that recovery should be the main focus, not that moderate dieting on the side is bad. But if one has to choose one, pick the recovery.

meritage4

I noticed that you seldom eat breakfast and sometimes skip lunch.
Eat to the calories you are given.
Try adding a protein at breakfast and luch.

segacs

If you're really eating so little food, you might well have an eating disorder.

Here are some good resources to check out: https://myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/1575987-eating-disorder-resources

execrate2k15

Ok will do....

meritage4 wrote: »

I noticed that you seldom eat breakfast and sometimes skip lunch.
Eat to the calories you are given.
Try adding a protein at breakfast and luch.

hhnkhl

Yea, or try eating every 4 hours. That's what I do.
I stop after eating 4 times in total for the day.

madrose0715

Way, way, way too little food.

Sorry to be blunt, but the little amount of food you are eating is simply an unhealthy approach to weight loss. Spend some time in the forums here and READ, RESEARCH and GET INFORMED. Get healthy in a healthy way.

execrate2k15

I stick to the serving size only or less. "AT LEAST MOST OF THE TIME" And if the serving is to high in calories like 250 cal. for 1 cup Ill only take 1/4th to 1/2. If the serving size says like 16 crisp or potato chips I only take one serving size. tho I never fill full from 16 crisp in fact I never fill full but satisfied. I used to eat to get full now I eat to get satisfied.

booksandchocolate12 wrote: »

If you're diary today is up to date, then all you've had is half of a large apple, two medium carrots, a banana and some wheat thins. And you're not hungry, you feel satisfied with that? Or do you like to have a big dinner and that's what you're saving your calories for?

If you're saving your calories for dinner, that's fine, but if your dinner is going to look like your lunch and snacks and you feel satisfied with that, then....what's your secret?

Liftng4Lis

You're a MALE eating that little? I'm very sad for you

Christine_72

All I can say is you must have the willpower of cast iron!!

999tigger

You're not eating much.
You arent eating much fruit and veg
Your protein is also low
Your measurements are too generic.

Glad its your diet rather than mine.

runnrchic

You aren't eating enough fruits and veggies to fill full. Junk food has more calories without making you feel satisfied.

LKArgh

Eat more, what you are doing is not sustainable. You need to think of it as a lifestyle change, meaning it will last forever, not a fast diet for a few months to lose the weight. And, as I suspect your dr has already told you, until you get your blood presusre under control without meds, skip the fried food and salty snacks and try avoiding salt completely, or you are sabotaging whatever good the beta blockers are doing.

LeenaGee

You are definitely in need of a good steak and vegetable dinner and a serving of fruit. I agree with most of the posts, you are not eating enough. Watch your salt intake as well. Good luck.

execrate2k15

Thank you all everyone for the advice I really appreciate. Just did my weigh in this week and only lost 3.1 pounds. total is now 179.2 My goal is to be around 155-165 and then at that point keep it there. thank you again for the help

God Bless

execrate2k15

Yes... I noticed my salt intake as being High. I have a few items I'm going to get rid of and not eat. I noticed alot of processed foods and flavorings like hot sauce is high in salt... Something else I have noticed since going on a erm.. diet is that some things say low fat heart healthy like soup and then it says on the back 900 mg salt per serving I'm like umm that's false advertising lol.

LeenaGee wrote: »

You are definitely in need of a good steak and vegetable dinner and a serving of fruit. I agree with most of the posts, you are not eating enough. Watch your salt intake as well. Good luck.

segacs

Typical attention-seeking behaviour from someone with at least two or three eating disorders.

Sorry to be blunt, OP. But you're not going to find validation here. What you're doing is not healthy. And if you insist on continuing on that way, you're going to do serious long-term damage to yourself.

We can't stop you from harming yourself. But we're not going to pretend it's okay either.

LeenaGee

execrate2k15 wrote: »

Yes... I noticed my salt intake as being High. I have a few items I'm going to get rid of and not eat. I noticed alot of processed foods and flavorings like hot sauce is high in salt... Something else I have noticed since going on a erm.. diet is that some things say low fat heart healthy like soup and then it says on the back 900 mg salt per serving I'm like umm that's false advertising lol.

And definitely gets some more protein into your diet. Good to see you are making changes. I noticed you don't eat breakfast and it would be a good idea if you could find a healthy breakfast to begin the day.

Yes usually the "low fat" variety of soups etc have either a lot of sugar or a lot of salt so it is good to be wary. I have a soup maker. OMG it is so good, in twenty minutes you have great tasting soup for dinner.