Food Diary for Men
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Anybody have any food diaries they could share, particularly the men in here? I just started calorie counting my food this week and I'm making great progress, not even a full week in. I need some meal ideas to follow. Currently, my daily goal is to consume no more than 1630 cals/day. I've been under that and experienced a 1lb loss in 4 days.
Would be much appreciated.
Would be much appreciated.
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I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals. Also, 1500 calories is a minimum for dudes.0
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Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
It's in the bible.0 -
Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
Right? Because none of us little ladies know how to eat0 -
Height and fitness goals have more to do with it than gender, you might find it more useful to solicit opinions from people of a similar height who are looking to lose similar amounts of weight. If you wanna take a look at mine it's public, I have a similar calorie goal to yours and have been consistently losing/recomping.0
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I am a female, 5'4", and I'm losing weight on 1700 calories a day.0
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Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
It's in the bible.Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
Right? Because none of us little ladies know how to eat
Give the guy a break. How many threads you see of ladies asking other ladies about anything for resistance training like men don't know?
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yopeeps025 wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
It's in the bible.Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
Right? Because none of us little ladies know how to eat
Give the guy a break. How many threads you see of ladies asking other ladies about anything for resistance training like men don't know?
All in good humor.0 -
yopeeps025 wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
It's in the bible.Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
Right? Because none of us little ladies know how to eat
Give the guy a break. How many threads you see of ladies asking other ladies about anything for resistance training like men don't know?
All in good humor.
Agreed.
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You'll probably have a better idea about your progress after a month or so. Not to be overly crude, but I can experience 1 lb loss in a day depending on how much fiber I have.
1630 kcal/day is a bit low for a man of your age, especially if you're at all active. Again, see what the numbers are like over time, but aggressive deficits can offer problems in the long term.
As far as meals go, what do you like eating? Some men like steak and potatoes, and some like grilled chicken and steamed vegetables. I like most anything that doesn't have mushrooms or olives in it.0 -
You'll probably have a better idea about your progress after a month or so. Not to be overly crude, but I can experience 1 lb loss in a day depending on how much fiber I have.
1630 kcal/day is a bit low for a man of your age, especially if you're at all active. Again, see what the numbers are like over time, but aggressive deficits can offer problems in the long term.
As far as meals go, what do you like eating? Some men like steak and potatoes, and some like grilled chicken and steamed vegetables. I like most anything that doesn't have mushrooms or olives in it.
Agreed 1630 is low. The goal is to determine how much you can eat while still losing steadily. The TDEE calculators can help you sort that out, then keep track and adjust as needed.
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girlviernes wrote: »Agreed 1630 is low. The goal is to determine how much you can eat while still losing steadily. The TDEE calculators can help you sort that out, then keep track and adjust as needed.
That may be your goal; that is not everyone's goal. It could theoretically be defined as a math equation.
"Dieting" is any unnatural restriction in your food intake and as such produces a product that we'll call unhappiness. Unhappiness is proportional to the daily level of unhappiness (proportional to calorie deficit level) multiplied by time.
A small deficit diet may have unhappiness X1 with diet duration to goal of Y1, yielding unhappiness X1Y1.
A large deficit may have unhappiness X2 and diet duration to goal of Y2, yielding unhappiness of X2Y2.
It is possible for X2 to exceed X1 (more short term unhappiness) and Y2 to be less than Y1 (shorter time of dieting) and have the product X2Y2 be less than the product X1Y1. Hence for some people in some settings, a faster diet may have more short term pain but a net benefit in the end.0 -
girlviernes wrote: »Agreed 1630 is low. The goal is to determine how much you can eat while still losing steadily. The TDEE calculators can help you sort that out, then keep track and adjust as needed.
That may be your goal; that is not everyone's goal. It could theoretically be defined as a math equation.
"Dieting" is any unnatural restriction in your food intake and as such produces a product that we'll call unhappiness. Unhappiness is proportional to the daily level of unhappiness (proportional to calorie deficit level) multiplied by time.
A small deficit diet may have unhappiness X1 with diet duration to goal of Y1, yielding unhappiness X1Y1.
A large deficit may have unhappiness X2 and diet duration to goal of Y2, yielding unhappiness of X2Y2.
It is possible for X2 to exceed X1 (more short term unhappiness) and Y2 to be less than Y1 (shorter time of dieting) and have the product X2Y2 be less than the product X1Y1. Hence for some people in some settings, a faster diet may have more short term pain but a net benefit in the end.
Did you miss the part where he said he eats lower than that? Good grief, you love to type.0 -
Alluminati wrote: »girlviernes wrote: »Agreed 1630 is low. The goal is to determine how much you can eat while still losing steadily. The TDEE calculators can help you sort that out, then keep track and adjust as needed.
That may be your goal; that is not everyone's goal. It could theoretically be defined as a math equation.
"Dieting" is any unnatural restriction in your food intake and as such produces a product that we'll call unhappiness. Unhappiness is proportional to the daily level of unhappiness (proportional to calorie deficit level) multiplied by time.
A small deficit diet may have unhappiness X1 with diet duration to goal of Y1, yielding unhappiness X1Y1.
A large deficit may have unhappiness X2 and diet duration to goal of Y2, yielding unhappiness of X2Y2.
It is possible for X2 to exceed X1 (more short term unhappiness) and Y2 to be less than Y1 (shorter time of dieting) and have the product X2Y2 be less than the product X1Y1. Hence for some people in some settings, a faster diet may have more short term pain but a net benefit in the end.
Did you miss the part where he said he eats lower than that? Good grief, you love to type.
I didn't miss it. Maybe I missed the part of MFP that says I must eat PRECISELY the prescribed number of calories each and ever day. Could you forward me that link? If he at 1620 instead of 1630, is that a cause for concern for you? He said he eats under his goal - meaning he doesn't over-eat.0 -
Alluminati wrote: »girlviernes wrote: »Agreed 1630 is low. The goal is to determine how much you can eat while still losing steadily. The TDEE calculators can help you sort that out, then keep track and adjust as needed.
That may be your goal; that is not everyone's goal. It could theoretically be defined as a math equation.
"Dieting" is any unnatural restriction in your food intake and as such produces a product that we'll call unhappiness. Unhappiness is proportional to the daily level of unhappiness (proportional to calorie deficit level) multiplied by time.
A small deficit diet may have unhappiness X1 with diet duration to goal of Y1, yielding unhappiness X1Y1.
A large deficit may have unhappiness X2 and diet duration to goal of Y2, yielding unhappiness of X2Y2.
It is possible for X2 to exceed X1 (more short term unhappiness) and Y2 to be less than Y1 (shorter time of dieting) and have the product X2Y2 be less than the product X1Y1. Hence for some people in some settings, a faster diet may have more short term pain but a net benefit in the end.
Did you miss the part where he said he eats lower than that? Good grief, you love to type.
I didn't miss it. Maybe I missed the part of MFP that says I must eat PRECISELY the prescribed number of calories each and ever day. Could you forward me that link? If he at 1620 instead of 1630, is that a cause for concern for you? He said he eats under his goal - meaning he doesn't over-eat.
Your interpretation may vary, of course, but to me the salient point of mentioning that his goal is an upper limit is that regardless of activity he's apparently only ever intending to at at 1630 at most. I have no idea what his exercise is like, but it's probably worth mentioning that placing an upper limit on calories also caps the capacity for activity helping to determine one's intake.
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yopeeps025 wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
It's in the bible.Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
Right? Because none of us little ladies know how to eat
Give the guy a break. How many threads you see of ladies asking other ladies about anything for resistance training like men don't know?girlviernes wrote: »Agreed 1630 is low. The goal is to determine how much you can eat while still losing steadily. The TDEE calculators can help you sort that out, then keep track and adjust as needed.
That may be your goal; that is not everyone's goal. It could theoretically be defined as a math equation.
"Dieting" is any unnatural restriction in your food intake and as such produces a product that we'll call unhappiness. Unhappiness is proportional to the daily level of unhappiness (proportional to calorie deficit level) multiplied by time.
A small deficit diet may have unhappiness X1 with diet duration to goal of Y1, yielding unhappiness X1Y1.
A large deficit may have unhappiness X2 and diet duration to goal of Y2, yielding unhappiness of X2Y2.
It is possible for X2 to exceed X1 (more short term unhappiness) and Y2 to be less than Y1 (shorter time of dieting) and have the product X2Y2 be less than the product X1Y1. Hence for some people in some settings, a faster diet may have more short term pain but a net benefit in the end.
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Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
Right? Because none of us little ladies know how to eat
Not to mention those of use who are bigger (height/frame size) than a lot of men...0 -
yopeeps025 wrote: »Alyssa_Is_LosingIt wrote: »Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
It's in the bible.Alluminati wrote: »I wasnt aware that males and females ate different meals.
Right? Because none of us little ladies know how to eat
Give the guy a break. How many threads you see of ladies asking other ladies about anything for resistance training like men don't know?
Thank you last quote...Please do not look so deep into the headline. I'm merely wondering what other men eat to achieve their goals. Like he said, there are tons of other posts specifically for women. Ladies, let us have 1 of your 100 mil. Thank you all for your input.0 -
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MFP gave me a goal of 1640, but usually eat more than that due to exercise. However, my meal planning helps me stay in that 1640 range on days that I don't exercise, and I am never full. I'm 5'7" 259lb sedentary (office job) with a goal weight of 160 (tip top of the "healthy" bmi chart for my height).0
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im eating around 3000 cals. but i also gym alot. currently on a 2 week keto phase. but ill log everything over the next 12 weeks so you can see my results.0
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You'll probably have a better idea about your progress after a month or so. Not to be overly crude, but I can experience 1 lb loss in a day depending on how much fiber I have.
1630 kcal/day is a bit low for a man of your age, especially if you're at all active. Again, see what the numbers are like over time, but aggressive deficits can offer problems in the long term.
As far as meals go, what do you like eating? Some men like steak and potatoes, and some like grilled chicken and steamed vegetables. I like most anything that doesn't have mushrooms or olives in it.
I like steak and potatoes, chicken and steamed veggies, italian foods, Jamaican food, American food, Asian cuisine mostly. I lost a ton of weight not recorded on MFP. 1630 is what MFP recommended for a 2/lb a week weight loss. It's an adjustment but nothing I haven't done before. Last year u significantly cut my cals and got down to the low 230s from 270 within 4-5 months. I picked up 12-15lbs but luckily, not all fat. I do 80-100 push ups a night, average 8k steps a day, and still lift and do cardio at the gym 3 days a week. I gained due to my love for cheese and lots of it since this January. However, I still fit the same clothes just fine but I want to be down to 220 or less.0 -
DisneyDude85 wrote: »MFP gave me a goal of 1640, but usually eat more than that due to exercise. However, my meal planning helps me stay in that 1640 range on days that I don't exercise, and I am never full. I'm 5'7" 259lb sedentary (office job) with a goal weight of 160 (tip top of the "healthy" bmi chart for my height).
And for this reason is why I wanted men to give me their input, ladies. All of your points are valid but comparing another man with my goals and what we eat and their progress just motivates me more. I'm 5'10, 247lb....I have an office job with a true goal weight of 200lbs. Nothing personal ladies, this is your forum, no doubt about it. But please, picking on us males, being the minority on this site, is overboard just a tad0 -
Oh brother
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DisneyDude85 wrote: »MFP gave me a goal of 1640, but usually eat more than that due to exercise. However, my meal planning helps me stay in that 1640 range on days that I don't exercise, and I am never full. I'm 5'7" 259lb sedentary (office job) with a goal weight of 160 (tip top of the "healthy" bmi chart for my height).
And for this reason is why I wanted men to give me their input, ladies. All of your points are valid but comparing another man with my goals and what we eat and their progress just motivates me more. I'm 5'10, 247lb....I have an office job with a true goal weight of 200lbs. Nothing personal ladies, this is your forum, no doubt about it. But please, picking on us males, being the minority on this site, is overboard just a tad
I'm smaller than you and I eat more than you. But, I've got boobs, so I'm unqualified to give food advice.
Carry on. I'll just be over here. Playing with my boobs.0 -
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DisneyDude85 wrote: »MFP gave me a goal of 1640, but usually eat more than that due to exercise. However, my meal planning helps me stay in that 1640 range on days that I don't exercise, and I am never full. I'm 5'7" 259lb sedentary (office job) with a goal weight of 160 (tip top of the "healthy" bmi chart for my height).
And for this reason is why I wanted men to give me their input, ladies. All of your points are valid but comparing another man with my goals and what we eat and their progress just motivates me more. I'm 5'10, 247lb....I have an office job with a true goal weight of 200lbs. Nothing personal ladies, this is your forum, no doubt about it. But please, picking on us males, being the minority on this site, is overboard just a tad
Me giving my stats is no different than anyone else giving theirs. Ive seen many women who have the same scenario as me and have learned a lot from EVERYONE!0 -
TheVirgoddess wrote: »Carry on. I'll just be over here. Playing with my boobs.
It's wrong but this is all i remember from that post....
On a more serious note, do you think women are incapable of thinking of the dietary requirement of men? I mean if they know their stuff it doenst really matter what gender they are.0 -
Well men usually have a higher tdee and more muscle than a women, things that would affect your dietary needs, so I don't see a problem with the op wanting to gain insight on what other guys eat.0
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Mr_Stabbems wrote: »TheVirgoddess wrote: »Carry on. I'll just be over here. Playing with my boobs.
It's wrong but this is all i remember from that post....
On a more serious note, do you think women are incapable of thinking of the dietary requirement of men? I mean if they know their stuff it doenst really matter what gender they are.
How do you think my husband got himself into food logging? Oh that's right because I was at it for like 7 months before him. In fact I set up his MFP account, ensured that his settings were not putting him too low, and harp at him (and stalk his food diary) to make sure he eats to 1,500 net calories. I'll also be the first to go run over to Scooby Workshop and plug in his new numbers after every 10 pounds to make sure his caloric goals are sound.
I hope the OP doesn't ever go to a dietician that is a woman, because she won't know what the hell she's talking about for a male. Obviously. :noway:0 -
DisneyDude85 wrote: »MFP gave me a goal of 1640, but usually eat more than that due to exercise. However, my meal planning helps me stay in that 1640 range on days that I don't exercise, and I am never full. I'm 5'7" 259lb sedentary (office job) with a goal weight of 160 (tip top of the "healthy" bmi chart for my height).
And for this reason is why I wanted men to give me their input, ladies. All of your points are valid but comparing another man with my goals and what we eat and their progress just motivates me more. I'm 5'10, 247lb....I have an office job with a true goal weight of 200lbs. Nothing personal ladies, this is your forum, no doubt about it. But please, picking on us males, being the minority on this site, is overboard just a tad
Yeah this happens a lot online, and its strange, its very common to want to compare to the same gender and there is a lot of logic behind it, women wanting to hear from similar women doesn't generate all the "OMG you are sexist" type replies (and they really shouldn't), but men seeking posts from other men do.
On average a guy has more muscle mass per weight than a woman, have more in common in activities and activity likes with other guys than women, have more in common with other guys food choices than women, have more in common with guy's effort into putting a meal together than women. Yes you can find exceptions to each and every one of those always, but on average, if you have more in common with other guys, its logical to request to limit the field a bit. Its odd how some people manufacture "offense" out of it. You didn't even say "no women", you said "particularly the men", strange thing to spend energy being offended at.
Plus you are newish to this probably, so probably aren't aware that other factors like matching caloric intake per day, burn per day, meal number, diet type, size and height are more pertinent to match than gender if you are going to be looking at like-sized food portions and meal compositions. You could look at mine if you wish, but I'm eating about double what you do, and I'm bigger, more active, and I don't group food by meal, so you'd be better off matching characteristics I just mentioned with someone else.
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