Not eating enough?

BeccaNieder13
BeccaNieder13 Posts: 22 Member
edited November 29 in Health and Weight Loss
Good morning! I have started a new healthy eating plan but am having some problems. I'm pretty sure I'm not eating enough but I don't know what I need more of! My goal is 125lbs. I am 5'5" and this morning 163lbs. I haven't worked out this week but typically I do C25K every other day with body weight exercises in between. This is the plan I'm following
Breakfast:
1 cup of egg whites
1/3 cup of oats
1 cup of raspberries
Lunch:
4 oz of lean protein
2 cups of veggies (if I can eat them all)
1 orange
Supper:
4 oz of lean meat
2 cups of veggies
Snacks:
Nonfat Greek yogurt with a cup of fruit
Non fat cottage cheese with 1tsp of in sweetened cocoa powder, 1 Tbls of peanut butter ( organic) and a packet of trivia.

I'm guessing I need to add more veggies somewhere? Any suggestions? Thank you!
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  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    It's Sunday morning; don't make me figure all of this out. :wink:

    How many calories is that? How many calories are you allowed in a day?

    Also, weigh all of your solids, not just meat. It's more accurate.
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    What's your calorie goal and how many are you consuming in a day?
  • jeepinshawn
    jeepinshawn Posts: 642 Member
    BeccaNieder13 wrote: »
    Good morning! I have started a new healthy eating plan but am having some problems. I'm pretty sure I'm not eating enough but I don't know what I need more of! My goal is 125lbs. I am 5'5" and this morning 163lbs. I haven't worked out this week but typically I do C25K every other day with body weight exercises in between. This is the plan I'm following
    Breakfast:
    1 cup of egg whites
    1/3 cup of oats
    1 cup of raspberries
    Lunch:
    4 oz of lean protein
    2 cups of veggies (if I can eat them all)
    1 orange
    Supper:
    4 oz of lean meat
    2 cups of veggies
    Snacks:
    Nonfat Greek yogurt with a cup of fruit
    Non fat cottage cheese with 1tsp of in sweetened cocoa powder, 1 Tbls of peanut butter ( organic) and a packet of trivia.

    I'm guessing I need to add more veggies somewhere? Any suggestions? Thank you!

    That's plenty of calories. I'd probably replace the yogurt with additional Oz of protein at dinner but that's just me.
  • strong_curves
    strong_curves Posts: 2,229 Member
    How many calories is all of this? Has this all been weighed on a food scale? What's your calorie goal? Do you plan on eating exactly like this every single day?

    I feel like I've seen this exact meal plan before. Have you already done this? Did you lose any weight?
  • BeccaNieder13
    BeccaNieder13 Posts: 22 Member
    edited February 2016
    Will definitely start weighing my food, thank you for the suggestion! Looking at my diary it says 904 calories..... Uh oh... Going to be in trouble for that. I'm allowed 1620 calories. I'm usually very full before lunch but after I get really hungry between then and supper. Maybe I need to add some more snacks??
  • Lyrica7
    Lyrica7 Posts: 88 Member
    Add some healthy fat like avocado to your meals.
  • BeccaNieder13
    BeccaNieder13 Posts: 22 Member
    strong_curves wrote: »
    How many calories is all of this? Has this all been weighed on a food scale? What's your calorie goal? Do you plan on eating exactly like this every single day?

    I feel like I've seen this exact meal plan before. Have you already done this? Did you lose any weight?
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    I haven't done this plan before but I have been losing weight and feel better! I am just hungry all the time. I do plan on eating like this every day

  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    BeccaNieder13 wrote: »
    Will definitely start weighing my food, thank you for the suggestion! Looking at my diary it says 904 calories..... Uh oh... Going to be in trouble for that. I'm allowed 1620 calories. I'm usually very full before lunch but after I get really hungry between then and supper. Maybe I need to add some more snacks??

    Yeah, you're low on the calorie end. If appetite is your problem (this can happen when changing diet plans), try adding some high calorie snacks to your day (avocado, trail mix, almonds, pecans, peanut butter, etc). Full of good fats, but minimal intake for the calorie increase. Try to hit the goal MFP has set for you- it has a deficit already built in and under eating will only hurt you.
  • jeepinshawn
    jeepinshawn Posts: 642 Member
    BeccaNieder13 wrote: »
    Will definitely start weighing my food, thank you for the suggestion! Looking at my diary it says 904 calories..... Uh oh... Going to be in trouble for that. I'm allowed 1620 calories. I'm usually very full before lunch but after I get really hungry between then and supper. Maybe I need to add some more snacks??
    Add some whole wheat at bread to your lunch massive am ounce of cheese as well. That will give you an additional 320 calories.
  • BeccaNieder13
    BeccaNieder13 Posts: 22 Member
    Oh I love avocado!!! I'll definitely add that to the snack list! Do I need to up my veggies or protein at meal times? It's hard to hit that calorie goal eating just veggies.
  • BeccaNieder13
    BeccaNieder13 Posts: 22 Member
    Thanks JeepShawn! That's a great idea. Y'all are awesome! I was afraid of eating too many carbs because I have a really hard time losing weight but I know if I don't get enough food I'm not going to lose it either way
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    BeccaNieder13 wrote: »
    Oh I love avocado!!! I'll definitely add that to the snack list! Do I need to up my veggies or protein at meal times? It's hard to hit that calorie goal eating just veggies.

    It really depends on your goals. You have to figure out what macro ratio you're aiming for. I'm too tired on a Sunday morning to figure that out from your post. ;)
  • BeccaNieder13
    BeccaNieder13 Posts: 22 Member
    What the heck is a macro ratio???? Lol I'm sorry about a Sunday post y'all! I have to get groceries and prep for work this week so just needed some advice to start it off right! Thank you
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    BeccaNieder13 wrote: »
    Thanks JeepShawn! That's a great idea. Y'all are awesome! I was afraid of eating too many carbs because I have a really hard time losing weight but I know if I don't get enough food I'm not going to lose it either way

    You would still lose, just feeling lethargic, unable to concentrate, dizzy, plus many other problems associated with insufficient nutrition. Eating this low cal would certainly explain why you feel hungry all the time. Your body needs enough to food to work efficiently. Get a food scale, you may be eating more than you think, and follow the suggestions to get more healthy fats, and don't be afraid of carbs.
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    BeccaNieder13 wrote: »
    What the heck is a macro ratio???? Lol I'm sorry about a Sunday post y'all! I have to get groceries and prep for work this week so just needed some advice to start it off right! Thank you

    Sorry! It's the ratio of carbs/fat/protein you want to take in. MFP will have auto settings for you (I followed that for a long time) and I tried to balance it. If you're on the web version, it will tell you exactly what you are deficient in at the bottom of your food diary each day. (It defaults to tracking carbs, protein, fats, sodium and sugar - I don't track sodium or sugar). If you're on the app, go to your diary, scroll down and click Nutrition and then in the macros section, it will show you a pie chart breakdown of your day. That should help you decide what you want to add to your day.
  • BeccaNieder13
    BeccaNieder13 Posts: 22 Member
    Thank you kkenseth! That would explain a lot nutmegoreo, I thought I was just detoxing from all the junk I used to eat. Anyone have a recommendation on a good food scale??
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    BeccaNieder13 wrote: »
    Thank you kkenseth! That would explain a lot nutmegoreo, I thought I was just detoxing from all the junk I used to eat. Anyone have a recommendation on a good food scale??

    Meh, detoxing is not really a thing. You can feel differently when you start eating differently because you're putting a better source of fuel into your body, but you don't really "detox." Your liver and kidneys take good care of you!

    As for a food scale, I have this one, and I love it.

    I've had it for about a year without have to replace the batteries and haven't had any issues. It's compact for storage, very accurate, has all the measures you need and the tare function is great.
  • BeccaNieder13
    BeccaNieder13 Posts: 22 Member
    Got ya! That makes perfect sense
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    How long have you been here and logging, Becca?
  • ModernRock
    ModernRock Posts: 372 Member
    edited February 2016
    If you love avocado, then why aren't you already eating it? It sounds like you are trying to follow a "diet plan" that excludes foods you enjoy, but is that something that is going to work long term? Plenty of diets will get the weight off, but they aren't worth a darn when it comes to teaching you how to keep it off.
  • BeccaNieder13
    BeccaNieder13 Posts: 22 Member
    I've been on and off for a while but I've logged everyday this week! You're right modern rock. I am just trying to get into a habit of knowing what and when to eat and was going to incorporate more foods that I like as I settled in. Everything I eat now is things I enjoy eating so I know I can stick with it.
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    BeccaNieder13 wrote: »
    I've been on and off for a while but I've logged everyday this week! You're right modern rock. I am just trying to get into a habit of knowing what and when to eat and was going to incorporate more foods that I like as I settled in. Everything I eat now is things I enjoy eating so I know I can stick with it.

    Stick with it! You've got this.
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    BeccaNieder13 wrote: »
    Thank you kkenseth! That would explain a lot nutmegoreo, I thought I was just detoxing from all the junk I used to eat. Anyone have a recommendation on a good food scale??

    As K, said, there is no detox, not in the sense it is used in the diet industry. So many myths and misinformation out there. I was very confused too! You can find a basic scale for $10-15. It will be eye opening for you! I had no idea how much I was eating. If you are continuing to eat foods you enjoy, that will be helpful. I also suggest trying to let go of as much of the dieting industry misinformation that you have learned over the years. If you would like to read more, this is a great place to start (beginning with logging accurately and setting goals):

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10260499/i-like-old-posts-and-i-cannot-lie/p1
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    I love when people come here with good questions and are willing to listen to advice from people who have been around for a while. That's kind of rare around here!

    Good luck, Becca! You've got this!
  • kimny72
    kimny72 Posts: 16,011 Member
    OP, before you start adding more food, get the food scale and see how much you are really eating. I'm a petite woman in my 40's, and I can eat 900 calories for just lunch if I'm not careful! If you aren't used to eating much produce, it's "possible" that the 4 cups of veggies are making you feel full. But 99% of the time when someone says they are eating less than 1,000 cals and feel fine, they aren't really eating less than 1,000 cals.

    Good luck!
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    booksandchocolate12 wrote: »
    I love when people come here with good questions and are willing to listen to advice from people who have been around for a while. That's kind of rare around here!

    Good luck, Becca! You've got this!

    I wish there was a like button. OP, I agree that your attitude and willingness to learn is refreshing. You will do well :smile:
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    booksandchocolate12 wrote: »
    I love when people come here with good questions and are willing to listen to advice from people who have been around for a while. That's kind of rare around here!

    Good luck, Becca! You've got this!

    I wish there was a like button. OP, I agree that your attitude and willingness to learn is refreshing. You will do well :smile:

    Amen!
  • scolaris
    scolaris Posts: 2,145 Member
    Yes, weighing portions is a must!!!!
    Also: whole eggs instead of whites unless there's some other medical concern at play; full fat yogurt ditto; you leave off any oils for cooking or dressing which seems utterly unrealistic, so measure & add them in or try using them. That alone would bump a 900-1000 calorie day up to 1200-1300.
  • BeccaNieder13
    BeccaNieder13 Posts: 22 Member
    edited February 2016
    This is great advice everyone! I'll read that article nutmeg. It's so true how much misinformation is out there. I bet I'm probably eating more than I think too. I'll be ordering a scale tonight. Y'all are awesome!

    And on the point of accepting advice, what's the point of asking if you don't want the help?? Lol shinanagins
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    BeccaNieder13 wrote: »
    And on the point of accepting advice, what's the point of asking if you don't want the help?? Lol shinanagins

    Heh. You'd be surprised. There are people who ask what we think of something, and then come right out and say--before anybody has said anything--"no negativity please!!" Translation: Tell me what I'm doing is great, and 100% right. Yeah, that always ends well.

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