On days you do NOT work out, do you go over your calorie limit for the day?
BrownEyedG1rl
Posts: 625 Member
I'm struggling with this. Like today I wasn't planning on working out but I only have 334 calories left for the day. Dinner will have to be very light and then I'll be starving in the evening. If you look at my diary today, I don't think its that bad. I guess I'll at least get a little bit of a workout in just so I can eat a decent dinner.
Do any of you have this problem?
Do any of you have this problem?
0
Replies
-
Your diary is closed.
0 -
Ok, let me open it up.. sorry!0
-
consider a weekly target vs a daily target. Do you have days where you have a little extra leftover after that bangin workout? Have a good and satisfying meal tonight and save those extra calories from the gym next time.
Weight loss is made in the kitchen, you don't need to workout in order to eat.0 -
Your calorie goal is REALLY low... that's not helping you either. Check this out. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants0
-
I can give you a simple answer; 1200 calories is very LOW.
There isn't much room within 1200 calories to eat everything and feel satiated (as far as I believe). OP maybe you could make your caloric deficit lesser?0 -
Yes I usually do. I only get 1220 calories and I find it extremely difficult to eat that little. I stay under for week though so it hasn't hindered my weight loss- I mean I'm still losing a pound a week.0
-
I exercise evrey day. I do less cardio on days i lift. Don't do more then your body can handle, but I do not see anything wrong with some exercise evrey day.0
-
IsaackGMOON wrote: »I can give you a simple answer; 1200 calories is very LOW.
There isn't much room within 1200 calories to eat everything and feel satiated (as far as I believe). OP maybe you could make your caloric deficit lesser?
Couldn't agree with you more now that the OP has opened her diary.
OP what are your stats?
0 -
Yeah, I've just started using MFP again this past week but I have had a little left over a couple of days. I will eventually do better workouts once I can... I need to build back up to it. Until then, this will be a struggle. I'm just afraid I'll get frustrated and very hungry and then binge on something that I shouldn't.0
-
Increase your calories so that you can increase your protein.0
-
get frustrated and very hungry and then binge on something that I shouldn't.
Eating VLC will contribute to being hungry and bingeing. Good reason to up your calories.
For reference, I'm 5'5, CW: 128, SW: 183
I lost the majority of my weight on 1450-1650 cals per day, PLUS eating back exercise cals.
0 -
It's low? Really? That's just what MFP gave me.
What stats do you want? I'm 5'6". I'd rather not say my actual weight right now. I'd like to lose 1-2 lbs a week.0 -
Here, and this one too.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1235566/so-youre-new-here#latest0 -
Thank you for the links!0
-
It's low? Really? That's just what MFP gave me.
What stats do you want? I'm 5'6". I'd rather not say my actual weight right now. I'd like to lose 1-2 lbs a week.
Well then we can't really give you another caloric deficit to eat at. Seeing as you're struggling with 1200 calories on the days you're not working out.
Sorry.
0 -
I use the IIFYM methodology. You should look into that too if you have this problem. It sets you more realistic goals for your Macros and you have to hit them everyday (whether you workout or not) and you dont count workout calories ever. They are already accounted for based on what you say your average workout is like in the formula.
I also feel this way is slightly healthier because it puts a little more emphasis on the Macros rather than just calories. This will give you a better all around diet versus just eating calories no matter whether they are all carbs or all protein.0 -
It's low? Really? That's just what MFP gave me.
What stats do you want? I'm 5'6". I'd rather not say my actual weight right now. I'd like to lose 1-2 lbs a week.
It is likely giving you 1200 based on the rate at which you said you'd like to lose. Did you say 2 lbs/week?
Anecdotally I am shorter than you, 5'2, and I lose weight netting close to 1700 cals/day. I eat closer to 2000 cals every day and still lose.
0 -
Ok, it looks like I have a lot to learn and research. I will figure out what I need to up my calorie intake to. Thank you all for your help!0
-
Mine was set at 1200 per day too and I found I couldn't stick to it I was hungry and cranky and would binge. I had to go back in and set my goals to 1lb per week and it gives me 1590 cal per day which is much more doable for me and some weeks I lose more than 1lb. I personally try to limit my bread intake especially flatbreads and tortillas because they seem to be higher in calories and I also try to stay away from anything prepackaged the calorie contents are higher if I prepare everything fresh I get more food for my calories. Yes its time consuming and takes longer but my family likes me better. I also find that my food bill isn't any more than it was before. I just stopped buying all junk food and replaced it with fresh fruits, vegetables and meat. My husband likes having steak rather than eating chips or having chicken nuggets.0
-
If you're fairly consistent on your workouts, you could look at TDEE method so you can spread out the workout calories and not be so restricted on rest days.0
-
Since you won't give info it's hard to judge whether or not your goal is appropriate or not, don't worry we're strangers and not going to judge.
According to Scooby's workship,
A 25 year old woman that has a desk job who weighs
160 lbs - 1844 calories per day just to maintain weight
140 lbs - 1739 calories per day just to maintain weight
Now that's for someone who is sitting on their butt doing nothing and not including gym time. If you want to lose 1 pound per week that is a 500 cal deficit per day, not including exercise. If I were you I wouldn't net below 1,200 for any reason, it's really not healthy.
Also keep in mind that 118 to 154 lbs is within the normal weight range for someone who is 5'6. If you are within that range I'd start considering re-evaluating your goals. If you want to achieve that "toned" look you'll need to have some muscle. Pick up heavy things and check out new rules for lifting for women, it'll get you the results you want.
0 -
Ok, it looks like I have a lot to learn and research. I will figure out what I need to up my calorie intake to. Thank you all for your help!
All the links already provided include this to, but this one may be of particular interest for you:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1
0 -
Ok, I give in. I'm about 220 lbs right now. Ugh.
0 -
Ok, I give in. I'm about 220 lbs right now. Ugh.
That's nothing to be ashamed about, you're here and that's what counts. Take advantage of the resources here on the site and make sure you track as accurately as possible.
Also, avoid using generic entries in your diary when you can. Get a food scale to measure solids in grams (even peanut butter counts as solid) and use a measuring cup for liquids only.
Scooby's recommends a maintenance calorie goal of 2159, you can figure out your deficit from there. I'd recommend a nice and easy 1 lb per week, that's 1659 calories per day before any exercise. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.0 -
Hi,
I started at 204, now down to 197. Not much but I'm happy about the small changes. I have my goal set to 1 lb per week because I know that the extra calories will allow me more room to eat thus not be hungry and binge on something bad. I'm at 1430 daily calories for 1 lb loss per week and I'm finding it okay. I am 5'2. You can add me as a friend if you want to look at my diary. I do have treats still but have changed how I eat in the last month...mostly eating at home. If I want to go over I look at how I am doing for "the week" now. I want all of this to be sustainable long term and no quick fixes so teaching myself some new techniques instead of who cares today, worry about it tomorrow...if you up your calories for less loss per week-you could always try to cut it a tiny bit each day if you are worried about it.
0 -
a suggestion for cutting calories is replacing the 425 calorie chicken wrap at lunch with a steamable bag of broccoli and 4 oz turkey or chicken breast. You can save close to 200 calories this way and have the extra later on in the evening. Then maybe have a bag of 100 calorie popcorn or pretzels or PB2 powdered peanut butter and sugar free jelly with only 10 calories per tablespoon. The lowest calorie greek yogurt is Dannon Light and Fit greek for only 80 calories.0
-
I totally agree!!!JessNelson_ wrote: »I use the IIFYM methodology. You should look into that too if you have this problem. It sets you more realistic goals for your Macros and you have to hit them everyday (whether you workout or not) and you dont count workout calories ever. They are already accounted for based on what you say your average workout is like in the formula.
I also feel this way is slightly healthier because it puts a little more emphasis on the Macros rather than just calories. This will give you a better all around diet versus just eating calories no matter whether they are all carbs or all protein.
0 -
It's low? Really? That's just what MFP gave me.
What stats do you want? I'm 5'6". I'd rather not say my actual weight right now. I'd like to lose 1-2 lbs a week.
1200 is the minimum for a sedentary female and usually is for a 2 Lb per week loss. That doesn't sound like a lot, but 2 Lbs per week is pretty aggressive...that's 1,000 calories per day less than you would need to maintain. It sounds like you are at a weight where you can safely sustain that kind of deficit for the time being, but that doesn't mean it will be pleasant and it will certainly be less pleasant on non-workout days.
At that kind of calorie intake you're going to want to focus on very lean protein sources and veg. You need some healthy fats as well, so some maybe some nuts, avocado, and cooking some veg in a bit of olive oil. The easiest things to drop here are going to be grains, wraps, etc....
Also, look at it this way...if you go over, you're still going to be in a deficit...just a smaller one. I think a lot of people for get that their calorie goal is their deficit and often it is a rather huge deficit from their maintenance calories. Even if you ate 1500 calories you'd still be in a substantial calorie deficit.0 -
1200 is super low. But a 334 calorie dinner is pretty normal for me. I scramble 2 eggs and add in as many veggies as I can until I hit 334. You can add a couple small zucchinis, mushrooms, onions, peppers, spinach, etc and have a HUGE plate of food and still be within your 334 calories.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 176K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions