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New_determination
New_determination Posts: 1,460 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
anyone else find the things I thought r healthy are bad so you change cuz eating to many calories the next min now I'm stuffed n ate to little calories. Y is balance so hard to find 900 today is not enough!

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  • ariana_eatsandlifts
    ariana_eatsandlifts Posts: 197 Member
    You're only eating 900 calories a day?
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    900 is not enough. It is not balance, it is borderline starving yourself.
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    If you're new to this, sometimes people notice a change in appetite when changing diet routines. 900 calories a day is not enough as you stated, so if you're getting full quickly, consider calorie dense options like cooking with olive oil, eating peanut butter, nuts, etc.
  • New_determination
    New_determination Posts: 1,460 Member
    Just today was 900 my goal is around 1500 but I aim for 1200 due to not measuring every morsel. Just to give myself room for measurement error. I understand that 1200 is the min a female body requires but went over haul on healthy groceries n ate what I felt was good for today. I am actually stuffed after dinner. Going to let it settle n try some cheese to fill my mags gap I got goin on today. But I'm just frustrated cuz one min it seems like I have to watch everything n now today I have to eat. I can't seem to find a balance.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I think I am misunderstanding what you are saying.
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    new_obsession wrote: »
    Just today was 900 my goal is around 1500 but I aim for 1200 due to not measuring every morsel. Just to give myself room for measurement error. I understand that 1200 is the min a female body requires but went over haul on healthy groceries n ate what I felt was good for today. I am actually stuffed after dinner. Going to let it settle n try some cheese to fill my mags gap I got goin on today. But I'm just frustrated cuz one min it seems like I have to watch everything n now today I have to eat. I can't seem to find a balance.

    When did you start logging/ using MFP?
  • ariana_eatsandlifts
    ariana_eatsandlifts Posts: 197 Member
    new_obsession wrote: »
    Just today was 900 my goal is around 1500 but I aim for 1200 due to not measuring every morsel. Just to give myself room for measurement error. I understand that 1200 is the min a female body requires but went over haul on healthy groceries n ate what I felt was good for today. I am actually stuffed after dinner. Going to let it settle n try some cheese to fill my mags gap I got goin on today. But I'm just frustrated cuz one min it seems like I have to watch everything n now today I have to eat. I can't seem to find a balance.

    As long as you know not to eat that low regularly. As suggested above, maybe find calorie dense options to up your calories for the day, like sauteing your veggies in some butter or oil.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    edited October 2015
    You lost me at r.

    Best of luck.
  • New_determination
    New_determination Posts: 1,460 Member
    Started about a month but changed my groceries this week ex, (use to buy 12 grain country harvest 120 cal now bought light rye 62 cal) made my own hummus n eating more veg. I'll open my food diary so u can c the change I ate today just not enough cal rich foods. I'm just saying I'm struggling to find a balance with food. Good foods bad foods n amounts.
  • ariana_eatsandlifts
    ariana_eatsandlifts Posts: 197 Member
    new_obsession wrote: »
    Started about a month but changed my groceries this week ex, (use to buy 12 grain country harvest 120 cal now bought light rye 62 cal) made my own hummus n eating more veg. I'll open my food diary so u can c the change I ate today just not enough cal rich foods. I'm just saying I'm struggling to find a balance with food. Good foods bad foods n amounts.

    You don't need to demonize foods... just eat what you want in moderation so that it fits your calorie goals. The only "bad foods" are the ones that put you over for the day.
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    new_obsession wrote: »
    Started about a month but changed my groceries this week ex, (use to buy 12 grain country harvest 120 cal now bought light rye 62 cal) made my own hummus n eating more veg. I'll open my food diary so u can c the change I ate today just not enough cal rich foods. I'm just saying I'm struggling to find a balance with food. Good foods bad foods n amounts.

    That makes sense. It took me a couple months to really find a balance and listen to my body. You've got good things going for you- you know what a healthy calorie goal is and you're picking healthy food choices. Be patient and keep tracking...you'll find your balance!
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    ariana_eatsandlifts wrote: »
    new_obsession wrote: »
    Started about a month but changed my groceries this week ex, (use to buy 12 grain country harvest 120 cal now bought light rye 62 cal) made my own hummus n eating more veg. I'll open my food diary so u can c the change I ate today just not enough cal rich foods. I'm just saying I'm struggling to find a balance with food. Good foods bad foods n amounts.

    You don't need to demonize foods... just eat what you want in moderation so that it fits your calorie goals. The only "bad foods" are the ones that put you over for the day.

    ^^This too. Nutrition is important, but a cookie or two when it fits your calories is good too.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Okay, FIRST, there are no bad foods. SECOND, you need to eat your calories. Got peanut butter?
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
    You lost me at r.

    Best of luck.

    I couldn't make it past the thread title. Show off.
  • New_determination
    New_determination Posts: 1,460 Member
    Wow I'm not trying to "show off" just curious if other ppl r having the same struggle with finding a balance in food. I'm assuming others r since this is a weight loss form. Sorry wasn't clear enough for u. Thnx for the support..
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    new_obsession wrote: »
    Wow I'm not trying to "show off" just curious if other ppl r having the same struggle with finding a balance in food. I'm assuming others r since this is a weight loss form. Sorry wasn't clear enough for u. Thnx for the support..

    That wasn't directed at you, OP.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    1 - you need to weigh all of your solid foods - you have too many foods in your diary that are measured - 1 cup, tablespoon, 1 serving, etc. Your calorie counts are likely quite far off due to measuring rather than weighing.
    2 - please use full words when typing in the forum, and not text shorthand. It's very difficult for most of us to understand much of what you are saying. I'm not saying this to be rude, just to be honest.
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    See, @new_obsession, when you quote someone on a forum, you're directing your comment to them.

    I quoted Sabine, therefore I was directing my comment (which was a joke, btw) to Sabine.

    Carry on.
  • ariana_eatsandlifts
    ariana_eatsandlifts Posts: 197 Member
    new_obsession wrote: »
    Wow I'm not trying to "show off" just curious if other ppl r having the same struggle with finding a balance in food. I'm assuming others r since this is a weight loss form. Sorry wasn't clear enough for u. Thnx for the support..

    OP, I've been counting calories on and off for the last four years. I'm down about 40 pounds from my highest weight and I still find some days to be a struggle. Sometimes I can stay under my goal no problem, some days I can't seem to appease my hunger. Part of the journey is finding out what works for you. Good luck.
  • cdudley628
    cdudley628 Posts: 547 Member
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    1 - you need to weigh all of your solid foods - you have too many foods in your diary that are measured - 1 cup, tablespoon, 1 serving, etc. Your calorie counts are likely quite far off due to measuring rather than weighing.
    2 - please use full words when typing in the forum, and not text shorthand. It's very difficult for most of us to understand much of what you are saying. I'm not saying this to be rude, just to be honest.

    I truly do not have a problem reading what OP is saying. "R" and "y" are very simple to understand as they sound exactly like the word they are replacing.
  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    cdudley628 wrote: »
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    1 - you need to weigh all of your solid foods - you have too many foods in your diary that are measured - 1 cup, tablespoon, 1 serving, etc. Your calorie counts are likely quite far off due to measuring rather than weighing.
    2 - please use full words when typing in the forum, and not text shorthand. It's very difficult for most of us to understand much of what you are saying. I'm not saying this to be rude, just to be honest.

    I truly do not have a problem reading what OP is saying. "R" and "y" are very simple to understand as they sound exactly like the word they are replacing.

    Good for you but I didn't understand it either.
  • cdudley628
    cdudley628 Posts: 547 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »

    Good for you but I didn't understand it either.

    I guess growing up with text talk makes it easier for me. I didn't even notice the first time I was reading.
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    edited October 2015
    Post deleted (self-edited for excessive snark).
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