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xjchic98
xjchic98 Posts: 85 Member
edited December 3 in Health and Weight Loss
I have a question and I know some of you are much more knowledgeable about this stuff than I am. I know I'm supposed to stay as close to my calorie goal as possible, correct? I think someone mentioned within 100 calories. MY problem is recently I'm never hungry enough to even come close to my goal anymore, which I know can hinder my progress. So what do I do? Force myself to eat?? Id rather not if I'm not hungry..

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  • cerise_noir
    cerise_noir Posts: 5,468 Member
    Add more fats and use full fat dairy if you're having trouble hitting your goal. That should help.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    edited September 2016
    Have some ice cream, that should do it. I mean if your trying to lose weight then presumably at some point you were eating considerably more than that without even trying...so if you actually tried it should be no problem. The problem is more psychological....you doubt your goal and are reluctant to eat more if you don't feel you have to. Believe in the system, accept your goal and aim for it. If you are legitimately too full to get there put down the broccoli and pick up some pizza.
  • LUHAN27
    LUHAN27 Posts: 211 Member
    I don't know your calorie goal, but if you are severely under your calorie goal, I'd say eat calorie dense foods(nuts,rice,pasta,carbs). you don't have to eat a lot of carbs, one serving if you want, but they are usually filling. Also, I recommend smoothie/juices, you can add bananas for more calories.
  • LazSommer
    LazSommer Posts: 1,851 Member
    Are you losing weight?
  • xjchic98
    xjchic98 Posts: 85 Member
    LUHAN27 wrote: »
    I don't know your calorie goal, but if you are severely under your calorie goal, I'd say eat calorie dense foods(nuts,rice,pasta,carbs). you don't have to eat a lot of carbs, one serving if you want, but they are usually filling. Also, I recommend smoothie/juices, you can add bananas for more calories.

    My calorie goal is 1350, and I've been hitting about 700. Guess I'll up the calorie dense foods like everyone is suggesting!
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    One day under on occasion isn't a big deal. But if they add up, make sure that 1. you're logging everything with as close to 100% accuracy as possible, including using a food scale if need be, and 2. you can bump up your intake with foods from here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods
  • xjchic98
    xjchic98 Posts: 85 Member
    LazSommer wrote: »
    Are you losing weight?

    I was until I started losing my appetite and not coming super close to my goal.
  • xjchic98
    xjchic98 Posts: 85 Member
    malibu927 wrote: »
    One day under on occasion isn't a big deal. But if they add up, make sure that 1. you're logging everything with as close to 100% accuracy as possible, including using a food scale if need be, and 2. you can bump up your intake with foods from here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10142490/a-list-of-calorie-dense-foods

    It's not just one day on occasion any more. It's pretty consistent now. And thank you for the list, I'll save it!
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    Are you avoiding things like ice cream and peanut butter and high fat foods? If so just stop doing that and you should have no problem reaching your already very low calorie goal.

    700 a day assuming you are accurately logging is no bueno. I'd even be skeptical of 1350.
  • xjchic98
    xjchic98 Posts: 85 Member
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    Are you avoiding things like ice cream and peanut butter and high fat foods? If so just stop doing that and you should have no problem reaching your already very low calorie goal.

    700 a day assuming you are accurately logging is no bueno. I'd even be skeptical of 1350.

    Yes I have been avoiding those things. I have also been very careful about logging as accurately as I can. I think I'm going to up my goal and then like you said add a few more high fat foods.
  • Aaron_K123
    Aaron_K123 Posts: 7,122 Member
    xjchic98 wrote: »
    Aaron_K123 wrote: »
    Are you avoiding things like ice cream and peanut butter and high fat foods? If so just stop doing that and you should have no problem reaching your already very low calorie goal.

    700 a day assuming you are accurately logging is no bueno. I'd even be skeptical of 1350.

    Yes I have been avoiding those things. I have also been very careful about logging as accurately as I can. I think I'm going to up my goal and then like you said add a few more high fat foods.

    Good plan. Food is not the enemy, food is fuel. As long a you are accurately logging and sticking to your goal there is no reason to avoid things you like. If you swing the other way and find it difficult to not go above your goal you can think about limiting higher calorie foods, but until then dig in.
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    If you aren't losing weight, and you are feeling very full, and you aren't getting lethargic, dizzy or weak, you aren't eating too little. Tighten up your logging. Are you using a food scale? Double checking entries? If you cook, are you using the recipe builder?
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    edited September 2016
    One day under, no big deal. But daily no. Eat calorie dense foods to help you meet your NET calorie goal. Someone provided the link above.

    as a side note: you are already in a deficit with X calories, going under that calorie goal further compounds issues with weight loss, you should strive to stay within a healthy and safe method to lose weight.
  • tiptoethruthetulips
    tiptoethruthetulips Posts: 3,371 Member
    edited September 2016
    Only 700calories? No way near meeting nutritional requirements for basic bodily functions. If this continues you are on a slippery slope to disordered thinking and eating.

    Are you prepared to open up your food diary to allow suggestions for you?

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