Eating enough?
Tilly1285
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My daily calorie goal is 1530. Many times before dinner I have 700-800 calories left. I eat dinner, but don't feel hungry beforehand. Anybody else experience this?
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How long have you been at this?0
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About 5 weeks.0
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Can you open your diary?0
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Yes0
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Yes, I've faced days where I have lots left over and no appetite. It's especially easy if you eat a lot of fruits and veggies.
Do you eat breakfast? Breakfast cereals are an easy, not-to-filling way to increase calories and some have good amounts of iron and fiber. A lot of people who have trouble meeting calories are skipping breakfast.
Juice is another really easy way to increase calories without feeling stuffed.
I don't fret over one day over or under, but if it's a regular thing, try to get some more calories in. You'll want to cut back later, so you want something there to cut, KWIM?
Good luck!
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Yes, I've faced days where I have lots left over and no appetite. It's especially easy if you eat a lot of fruits and veggies.
Do you eat breakfast? Breakfast cereals are an easy, not-to-filling way to increase calories and some have good amounts of iron and fiber. A lot of people who have trouble meeting calories are skipping breakfast.
Juice is another really easy way to increase calories without feeling stuffed.
I don't fret over one day over or under, but if it's a regular thing, try to get some more calories in. You'll want to cut back later, so you want something there to cut, KWIM?
Good luck!
I generally try for 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 leaving room for snack fruits or nuts. Lately though I'm not really hungry at all, I eat anyway.
Till
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Hey! I used to teach an intro level nutrition class at the university level so here is some input from the science side! When considering basic food chemistry, fat macromolecules have 2.25 times the calories/gram of carbs and proteins. This means that if you eat foods with higher fat content, than you can actually eat MORE CALORIES while consuming LESS FOOD. That said, be careful that you are eating "good" fats such as those from nuts, olive oil, avacado, cottage cheese, eggs, fish, etc., etc. and avoiding "bad" fats such as those from junk food.0
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Also, I would like to add that you should not be afraid of fats in food! I say this because most people are unaware that popular low fat diets are actually a product of the partnership between legislation and business and have no basis in nutrition (I swear this is not a conspiracy theory, haha!). Diets that are high in good fats, moderate in protein and low in carbs are EMPIRICALLY SUPPORTED to PROMOTE BETTER HEALTH.0
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Yes indeed! What pterry is describing is called the ketogenic diet. Has been shown to reverse type 2 diabetes, alzheimers as well as help prevent cancer ( which thrives on glucose).-1
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Since your diary is still closed, I'll ask how are you measuring your consumption? Using a food scale?
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If you haven't seen a doctor yet, be sure to do that. All weight loss journeys should be overseen by a doctor. They can figure out if there is something physical causing the lack of appetite.Yes, I've faced days where I have lots left over and no appetite. It's especially easy if you eat a lot of fruits and veggies.
Do you eat breakfast? Breakfast cereals are an easy, not-to-filling way to increase calories and some have good amounts of iron and fiber. A lot of people who have trouble meeting calories are skipping breakfast.
Juice is another really easy way to increase calories without feeling stuffed.
I don't fret over one day over or under, but if it's a regular thing, try to get some more calories in. You'll want to cut back later, so you want something there to cut, KWIM?
Good luck!
I generally try for 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 leaving room for snack fruits or nuts. Lately though I'm not really hungry at all, I eat anyway.
Till
If you're sure it's not physical, juice! It's healthy and it has bunches of calories. That POM juice is so very yummy, if you like pomegranates.
That's all I have. I'm sure you'll get more (and maybe better!) advice.
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pterry0404 wrote: »Hey! I used to teach an intro level nutrition class at the university level so here is some input from the science side! When considering basic food chemistry, fat macro molecules have 2.25 times the calories/gram of carbs and proteins. This means that if you eat foods with higher fat content, than you can actually eat MORE CALORIES while consuming LESS FOOD. That said, be careful that you are eating "good" fats such as those from nuts, olive oil, avocado, cottage cheese, eggs, fish, etc., etc. and avoiding "bad" fats such as those from junk food.pterry0404 wrote: »Also, I would like to add that you should not be afraid of fats in food! I say this because most people are unaware that popular low fat diets are actually a product of the partnership between legislation and business and have no basis in nutrition (I swear this is not a conspiracy theory, haha!). Diets that are high in good fats, moderate in protein and low in carbs are EMPIRICALLY SUPPORTED to PROMOTE BETTER HEALTH.
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Yes and bar code serving sizes.Liftng4Lis wrote: »Since your diary is still closed, I'll ask how are you measuring your consumption? Using a food scale?
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You stated:
Yes and bar code serving sizes.Liftng4Lis wrote: »Since your diary is still closed, I'll ask how are you measuring your consumption? Using a food scale?Many times before dinner I have 700-800 calories left. I eat dinner, but don't feel hungry beforehand. Anybody else experience this?
So you're eating all of your calories though?0 -
Liftng4Lis wrote: »
You stated:
Yes and bar code serving sizes.Liftng4Lis wrote: »Since your diary is still closed, I'll ask how are you measuring your consumption? Using a food scale?Many times before dinner I have 700-800 calories left. I eat dinner, but don't feel hungry beforehand. Anybody else experience this?
So you're eating all of your calories though?
I try. But like right now I have 657 left today and not hungry at all.
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »
You stated:
Yes and bar code serving sizes.Liftng4Lis wrote: »Since your diary is still closed, I'll ask how are you measuring your consumption? Using a food scale?Many times before dinner I have 700-800 calories left. I eat dinner, but don't feel hungry beforehand. Anybody else experience this?
So you're eating all of your calories though?
I try. But like right now I have 657 left today and not hungry at all.
You have 60 pounds to lose?0 -
Yes...When the temperature reached 95 and above...I lost my appetite.0
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MoreLiftng4Lis wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »
You stated:
Yes and bar code serving sizes.Liftng4Lis wrote: »Since your diary is still closed, I'll ask how are you measuring your consumption? Using a food scale?Many times before dinner I have 700-800 calories left. I eat dinner, but don't feel hungry beforehand. Anybody else experience this?
So you're eating all of your calories though?
I try. But like right now I have 657 left today and not hungry at all.
You have 60 pounds to lose?
More like 85
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Try to introduce more calorie dense foods. Nut butters, nuts, avocados etc.MoreLiftng4Lis wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »
You stated:
Yes and bar code serving sizes.Liftng4Lis wrote: »Since your diary is still closed, I'll ask how are you measuring your consumption? Using a food scale?Many times before dinner I have 700-800 calories left. I eat dinner, but don't feel hungry beforehand. Anybody else experience this?
So you're eating all of your calories though?
I try. But like right now I have 657 left today and not hungry at all.
You have 60 pounds to lose?
More like 85
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »
Try to introduce more calorie dense foods. Nut butters, nuts, avocados etc.MoreLiftng4Lis wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »
You stated:
Yes and bar code serving sizes.Liftng4Lis wrote: »Since your diary is still closed, I'll ask how are you measuring your consumption? Using a food scale?Many times before dinner I have 700-800 calories left. I eat dinner, but don't feel hungry beforehand. Anybody else experience this?
So you're eating all of your calories though?
I try. But like right now I have 657 left today and not hungry at all.
You have 60 pounds to lose?
More like 85
I love peanut butter, but I'm sure there's a more healthy alternative.
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »
Try to introduce more calorie dense foods. Nut butters, nuts, avocados etc.MoreLiftng4Lis wrote: »Liftng4Lis wrote: »
You stated:
Yes and bar code serving sizes.Liftng4Lis wrote: »Since your diary is still closed, I'll ask how are you measuring your consumption? Using a food scale?Many times before dinner I have 700-800 calories left. I eat dinner, but don't feel hungry beforehand. Anybody else experience this?
So you're eating all of your calories though?
I try. But like right now I have 657 left today and not hungry at all.
You have 60 pounds to lose?
More like 85
I love peanut butter, but I'm sure there's a more healthy alternative.
NO way! peanut butter is very good for you, plus it's yummy! I'm sure this is only temporary, but you want to lose in a sustainable way, this means getting the proper nutrients.0 -
If you haven't seen a doctor yet, be sure to do that. All weight loss journeys should be overseen by a doctor. They can figure out if there is something physical causing the lack of appetite.Yes, I've faced days where I have lots left over and no appetite. It's especially easy if you eat a lot of fruits and veggies.
Do you eat breakfast? Breakfast cereals are an easy, not-to-filling way to increase calories and some have good amounts of iron and fiber. A lot of people who have trouble meeting calories are skipping breakfast.
Juice is another really easy way to increase calories without feeling stuffed.
I don't fret over one day over or under, but if it's a regular thing, try to get some more calories in. You'll want to cut back later, so you want something there to cut, KWIM?
Good luck!
I generally try for 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 leaving room for snack fruits or nuts. Lately though I'm not really hungry at all, I eat anyway.
Till
If you're sure it's not physical, juice! It's healthy and it has bunches of calories. That POM juice is so very yummy, if you like pomegranates.
That's all I have. I'm sure you'll get more (and maybe better!) advice.
Today I'm way under my calories, whereas I'm usually pretty close. Sometimes I have too much appetite, other times I don't. I exercise fairly regularly and don't really think seeing a doctor for weight loss, unless seriously obese, is pertinent. That's what is so great about MFP! You can eat what you want, and it gives you guidelines about over- or under-eating. Some days are better than other, but when you see the whole picture, you can do it! When you don't eat all your calories, then pig out at your next potluck. It all works out as long as you pay attention to it (i.e., logging) every day.0
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