Husband feels hungry and dizzy constantly.
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Packerjohn wrote: »Just curious, you said he had low vit D a couple months ago, but should be back to normal. You said he takes no medicine except a multi-vitamin "every couple days, "if he remembers". How do know the vit D issue is okay?
The doctor prescribed extra strength Vitamin D pills for a few weeks and told him to switch to the one-a-day pills once he is done. Plus, he spends a little more time outside this summer, because we now have a garden. We didn't get him re-tested, but we completed what the doctor told us.
We eat the same things every day, because I am the one who cooks. I figured it would be fine if he gets a bigger share of whatever I make for myself. I added an extra meal to his day yesterday that involves fruit and some carbs/protein. Hope that will help! He is definitely on board with this! And he's 33.
Yes, it seemed odd that he isn't feeling full even right after eating. It must be years of overeating. Keeping the sodium levels down is hard! Even carrots have sodium. Everything that adds any taste or makes cooking a bit faster/easier has sodium. We usually end up having calories left, but no fat/sodium/carbs. Then I don't know what else to eat or offer him. Thanks for all the suggestions!
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There are a nice number of conversations floating around MFP regarding sodium and salt: when I first started cooking, it was for my parents, both of whom were on sodium restricted diets, due to health concerns. So I've never gotten into the habit of cooking with salt. I used lots of spices, and specifically, I cook with wine (and spiced rum, but be careful with rum and fire!).0
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and I just need to state the obvious Where is his responsibility in all of this? Yes you do the cooking-and also the weighing and tracking of meals Shouldn't he at least be a ble to figure out a snack or two on his own?0
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I get dizzy too. He will prbably do better if he eats more0
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and I just need to state the obvious Where is his responsibility in all of this? Yes you do the cooking-and also the weighing and tracking of meals Shouldn't he at least be a ble to figure out a snack or two on his own?
He has other responsibilities. We have divided everything up based on what each person likes to do and is good at. Life goes more smoothly that way and no one gets a horrible to-do list from the other person.
I happen to enjoy cooking and keeping track of things. This system works well for us - we have a great relationship and are happy. I really just needed some advice on the food plan.
Cooking with wine is a great idea! I will give that a shot. For soups I usually rely on those Knorr chicken cubes to add flavor, but those things are full of sodium and I need to make my soups tasty without them now. Will attempt split pea soup this week...5 -
Many people don't actually have an issue with sodium. Unless his doctor specifically told him to track sodium, I'd swap it out with Fiber and make sure he hits his fiber target every day - that will help with feeling full. Or you could swap Sugar for Fiber.0
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I haven't read anything and this isn't a dig at your husband because I don't know anything about him...but could he possibly be moaning so you'll give up?0
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BeverlyMarsh1986 wrote: »We usually end up having calories left, but no fat/sodium/carbs. Then I don't know what else to eat or offer him. Thanks for all the suggestions!
To keep to your planned loss you should NOT have "calories" left.
You don't have to hit EVERY number right on the head.
In my view you should be looking at your protein target as a minimum. Unless you have kidney issues it won't hurt you to go over.
as long as fats remain between 20% and 35% of your total caloric intake most of the time and as long as your saturated fat is low... then all is good.
Carbs can free float.
Dietary cholesterol may or may not affect you: depends on your bloodwork as to whether it is affecting you or not.
Sodium again, especially if you sweat a lot, may not need to be very low. If you have high blood pressure or heart disease maybe it does need to be that low.
But fiber should be what is it 38g for a man and 25g for a woman a day....
Sugar... well it depends on whether you have a medical condition or not. And whether you're talking added sugar or sugar that is naturally occurring. I can assure you that I eat way to much added sugar... and it hasn't stopped me from losing weight. (note that I also don't think it is improving my health... but it... has not stopped me from losing weight when overall calories are controlled
So don't get too hang up on the numbers being perfect. And don't be trying to out-think the process.
Also a deficit equal to 20% of tdee makes the most sense to me and is much more sustainable and in my opinion has extra benefits compared to larger deficits especially for people who are not currently morbidly obese.
For most people a 15% to 20% cut off tdee ranges between 250 and 750 Cal. 750 Cal means that your TDEE is in the 3000 a day range...
So... check the deficit and whether your target weight loss is appropriate and remember that there is no race and no finish line... so long term adherence is much more important than quick results!
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eveandqsmom wrote: »I haven't read anything and this isn't a dig at your husband because I don't know anything about him...but could he possibly be moaning so you'll give up?
Ha! That's what I thought at first, too. That he's just being overly dramatic. But I gave him more food last night and today (that sounds awful... no, he's not a dog) and he's much happier. Now I feel bad for starving him for 2 weeks.3 -
Thank you, PAV888! I guess I was a bit too hung up on the numbers. I've had around 300 calories left every day, but I'm not usually starving myself. I feel okay at around 1500 calories per day and figured a few extra calories left means I lose faster. My husband obviously needs more.1
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BeverlyMarsh1986 wrote: »eveandqsmom wrote: »I haven't read anything and this isn't a dig at your husband because I don't know anything about him...but could he possibly be moaning so you'll give up?
Ha! That's what I thought at first, too. That he's just being overly dramatic. But I gave him more food last night and today (that sounds awful... no, he's not a dog) and he's much happier. Now I feel bad for starving him for 2 weeks.
Haha! Yes, once I read that you had calories left over I figured he probably needs a little more food good luck to the both of you...and I have to feed my husband too...otherwise he'd eat nothing but cheese on toast for every meal. 1 -
kshama2001 wrote: »Many people don't actually have an issue with sodium. Unless his doctor specifically told him to track sodium, I'd swap it out with Fiber and make sure he hits his fiber target every day - that will help with feeling full. Or you could swap Sugar for Fiber.
If his blood pressure is high, then he should track sodium. I have raised blood pressure which cause me to be dizzy and my Doctor told me to reduce salt & sugar.1 -
Also is he a gobbler? Does he inhale food in a matter of minutes? Reduced portion size and a fast eater psychologically they
are always hunger. My husband eats fast like it's his last meal.always hungry after. Annoying. I also swapped salads for veg as it digested slower but always keep the things like brown rice or sweet potato in the meal. Personally I think seeds are waste of calories. They do little to slow digestion and take up calories for no volume. Also he's drastically undereating so like people said up his calories. Monitor. Change. Takes a while to find a workable level.
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BeverlyMarsh1986 wrote: »Packerjohn wrote: »Just curious, you said he had low vit D a couple months ago, but should be back to normal. You said he takes no medicine except a multi-vitamin "every couple days, "if he remembers". How do know the vit D issue is okay?
The doctor prescribed extra strength Vitamin D pills for a few weeks and told him to switch to the one-a-day pills once he is done. Plus, he spends a little more time outside this summer, because we now have a garden. We didn't get him re-tested, but we completed what the doctor told us.
We eat the same things every day, because I am the one who cooks. I figured it would be fine if he gets a bigger share of whatever I make for myself. I added an extra meal to his day yesterday that involves fruit and some carbs/protein. Hope that will help! He is definitely on board with this! And he's 33.
Yes, it seemed odd that he isn't feeling full even right after eating. It must be years of overeating. Keeping the sodium levels down is hard! Even carrots have sodium. Everything that adds any taste or makes cooking a bit faster/easier has sodium. We usually end up having calories left, but no fat/sodium/carbs. Then I don't know what else to eat or offer him. Thanks for all the suggestions!
Both of you need to eat your calories. It is o.k. to go over on fat, protein, or carbs as long as you have eating your protein and fat for the day. Here is a list of calorie dense foods:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods/p1avocado
cheese
full fat dairy
Greek yogurt
ice cream
peanut butter (or other nut butters)
dark chocolate
less lean cuts of meat (including beef, pork, sausage, etc.)
seeds (chia, flax, sunflower, etc.)
nuts
olive oil
coconut oil
butter
beans and lentils
protein shakes, bars, and smoothies
hummus
beef jerky
cornbread
tuna
full calorie condiments
full calorie sauces & dressings
sour cream
guacamole
whole grain pasta
rice
bacon
whole eggs
quinoa
fruit and fruit juices
pretzels
bananas
scones
muffins (bran, blueberry, banana nut, etc.)
potatoes (sweet, red, gold, purple, white, etc.)
dried fruit (raisins, apricots, plums, dates, etc.)
granola
coconut
salmon
edamame
olives
honey
molasses
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BeverlyMarsh1986 wrote: »and I just need to state the obvious Where is his responsibility in all of this? Yes you do the cooking-and also the weighing and tracking of meals Shouldn't he at least be a ble to figure out a snack or two on his own?
He has other responsibilities. We have divided everything up based on what each person likes to do and is good at. Life goes more smoothly that way and no one gets a horrible to-do list from the other person. I happen to enjoy cooking and keeping track of things. This system works well for us - we have a great relationship and are happy. I really just needed some advice on the food plan.
Cooking with wine is a great idea! I will give that a shot. For soups I usually rely on those Knorr chicken cubes to add flavor, but those things are full of sodium and I need to make my soups tasty without them now. Will attempt split pea soup this week...
Fresh dill and roasted garlic pepper seasonong are my go-to spices for soups!!!0
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