Not consuming all the alloted calories

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I am not consuming all the calories alloted to me but I do not ever feel hungry. I am still losing weight and want to know if it ok that I don't eat all the calories. Please look at my logs and see if I am eating enough.

janjunie

I think if you have to ask that question, then you already know the answer. Aside from the low calorie intake the thing that struck me was you're really low on protein and really high on sodium. What you're doing now is not sustainable or healthy. I can't imagine eating that little amount of protein on that little amount of calories and not being hungry...I'd be ravenous.

bpetrosky

Your diary alone wouldn't be enough for anyone to give specific advice. Your height, current weight, age, and activity level are all relevant. Bare minimum for an average male is 1500 calories, but your individual stats may indicate you should eat more.

If your calorie goal is assuming a 2lb/wk deficit and you are consistently undereating significantly below that, then you are probably losing more lean body mass than would be good for you.

Liftng4Lis

You're measuring in cups, which are inaccurate, so really you have no idea how many calories you're really consuming.

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janjunie wrote: »

I think if you have to ask that question, then you already know the answer. Aside from the low calorie intake the thing that struck me was you're really low on protein and really high on sodium. What you're doing now is not sustainable or healthy. I can't imagine eating that little amount of protein on that little amount of calories and not being hungry...I'd be ravenous.

I don't know that's why I asked. What are some good light snacks that are high in protein?

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Liftng4Lis wrote: »

You're measuring in cups, which are inaccurate, so really you have no idea how many calories you're really consuming.

Do u have any advice on a cheap but good food scale? Please remember I am new to this.

bpetrosky

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Liftng4Lis wrote: »

You're measuring in cups, which are inaccurate, so really you have no idea how many calories you're really consuming.

Do u have any advice on a cheap but good food scale? Please remember I am new to this.

Almost any electronic scale is fine. Taylor and Oxo have many models, go to Target and pick one.

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bpetrosky wrote: »

Getty59 wrote: »

Liftng4Lis wrote: »

You're measuring in cups, which are inaccurate, so really you have no idea how many calories you're really consuming.

Do u have any advice on a cheap but good food scale? Please remember I am new to this.

Almost any electronic scale is fine. Taylor and Oxo have many models, go to Target and pick one.

Cool thanks. One more question how often should i update my weight?

Liftng4Lis

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Liftng4Lis wrote: »

You're measuring in cups, which are inaccurate, so really you have no idea how many calories you're really consuming.

Do u have any advice on a cheap but good food scale? Please remember I am new to this.

Walmart has them for about 10-15$. It makes a HUGE difference.
Great snacks for protein are:
Greek yogurt, cheese, hard boiled eggs, meat, did I say meat?

bpetrosky

Personally, I prefer frequent weigh-ins. MFP is supposed to update your calorie goals as you lose (something like every 10-20 lbs, but I'm not sure which). If you use the built-in weight logging on MFP, it's straightforward.

Also, the "Helpful posts" sticky at the top of this board has a lot of Helpful Posts (and some less helpful...but it is what it is). The calorie counting 101 and accurate logging posts are a great start for beginners.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10260537/most-helpful-posts-general-diet-and-weight-loss-help-must-reads#latest

janjunie

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janjunie wrote: »

I think if you have to ask that question, then you already know the answer. Aside from the low calorie intake the thing that struck me was you're really low on protein and really high on sodium. What you're doing now is not sustainable or healthy. I can't imagine eating that little amount of protein on that little amount of calories and not being hungry...I'd be ravenous.

I don't know that's why I asked. What are some good light snacks that are high in protein?

1500 cal/day is the bare minimum for men...of course age, height, weight all affect this number it's not one size fits all. This doesn't include the exercise you do either, most people here eat back 25-50% of their exercise calories.

greek yoghurt
eggs
nuts
nut butters
fish
beef jerky
protein bars
protein shakes
beans
chick peas (blended with tahini = hummus)
baked chicken
....these are just some examples of light high protein foods

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janjunie wrote: »

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janjunie wrote: »

I think if you have to ask that question, then you already know the answer. Aside from the low calorie intake the thing that struck me was you're really low on protein and really high on sodium. What you're doing now is not sustainable or healthy. I can't imagine eating that little amount of protein on that little amount of calories and not being hungry...I'd be ravenous.

I don't know that's why I asked. What are some good light snacks that are high in protein?

1500 cal/day is the bare minimum for men...of course age, height, weight all affect this number it's not one size fits all. This doesn't include the exercise you do either, most people here eat back 25-50% of their exercise calories.

greek yoghurt
eggs
nuts
nut butters
fish
beef jerky
protein bars
protein shakes
beans
chick peas (blended with tahini = hummus)
baked chicken
....these are just some examples of light high protein foods

Thanks for the list. The thing is the only meal I "eyeball it" is dinner I always look at protein bars at the store and think man those are high in calories and think I better stick with the Luna bar i get because I know that I "eyeball it" at dinner that way if in don't get it right I known will be under in calories.