I hate being petite
haniame
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So being 5ft1 at 106 lbs, my BMR IS 1150 calories,and tdee around 1500. so to lose a couple of pounds i need to eat 1200 calories. What at some meals that are filling yet healthy and around 300-400 cals?
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You're already at the bottom end of your healthy weight range, you don't need to lose weight.15
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Nony_Mouse wrote: »You're already at the bottom end of your healthy weight range, you don't need to lose weight.
Okay but even then, maintenance calories are around 1200 cause I’m pretty much sedentary
so i do need low fat healthy meal options 0 -
You just said your TDEE is 1500, so 1500 would be your maintenance calories. If you're currently maintaining your weight, just carry on eating what you do now.10
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Nony_Mouse wrote: »You're already at the bottom end of your healthy weight range, you don't need to lose weight.
Okay but even then, maintenance calories are around 1200 cause I’m pretty much sedentary so i do need low fat healthy meal options
I am 1 inch shorter than you. I would lose around a pound a week eating 1500 calories. I am going to have to say this is not a short person problem but a sedentary problem.
Some things that may help - choose low calorie condiments (mustard, hot sauce, balsamic vinegar). Eat a decent size of lean protein and fill the rest of your plate with low calorie vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, cucumber). Strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, honey dew melon are fantastic low calorie fruits to fill up on.9 -
I maintain around 1700... Feel free to add me... I'm 5'2" 115lbs and recomping. I have an open diary with plenty of 300/400 calorie meals.8
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Healthy meals are filling, low fat diets aren't healthy; any meal can be portioned to be 300-400 calories, and you can arrange your calories any way you want, so no need for 300-400 calorie meals (unless you want that, of course). Oh, and don't aim for weightloss.11
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MrsBeccaM5 wrote: »I maintain around 1700... Feel free to add me... I'm 5'2" 115lbs and recomping. I have an open diary with plenty of 300/400 calorie meals.
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Stop being sedentary then.12
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Nony_Mouse wrote: »You're already at the bottom end of your healthy weight range, you don't need to lose weight.
Okay but even then, maintenance calories are around 1200 cause I’m pretty much sedentary so i do need low fat healthy meal options
I am 1 inch shorter than you. I would lose around a pound a week eating 1500 calories. I am going to have to say this is not a short person problem but a sedentary problem.
Some things that may help - choose low calorie condiments (mustard, hot sauce, balsamic vinegar). Eat a decent size of lean protein and fill the rest of your plate with low calorie vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, cucumber). Strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, honey dew melon are fantastic low calorie fruits to fill up on.
Thanks! And yes you’re right! It’s more about being sedentary!0 -
And you're currently worried about losing weight?
Focus on your health and eat at maintenance. Your body needs to heal and it needs the calories to do so. Do not cut out food groups unless prescribed to do so by a doctor.9 -
And you're currently worried about losing weight?
Focus on your health and eat at maintenance. Your body needs to heal and it needs the calories to do so. Do not cut out food groups unless prescribed to do so by a doctor.
Thanks. Don’t want to lose considering what my body is going through and don’t want to gain either0 -
Get well soon :-)1
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I hope you get better soon. Use this time to take care of yourself and get the nutrients you need.2
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Nony_Mouse wrote: »You're already at the bottom end of your healthy weight range, you don't need to lose weight.
Okay but even then, maintenance calories are around 1200 cause I’m pretty much sedentary so i do need low fat healthy meal options
low fat doesnt make it healthy. you need a certain amount of fat in your diet.5 -
I'm five foot one and sedentary as well. On 1,200 calories a day, I am losing about one pound a week. 1,600 calories a day is maintenance for me. Feel free to add me and take a look at my food diary. If you want low calorie, filling meals, make sure you meet your protein goals each day and also hit your fiber goals. You need some fat in your diet to help your body absorb nutrients and vitamins. Your best bet at 1,200 calories is to cook most of your meals at home. That way, you can control the amount of added fat and sugar that add so many calories to pre-packaged, pre-made or restaurant foods.2
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YeIamnotasenior wrote: »I'm five foot one and sedentary as well. On 1,200 calories a day, I am losing about one pound a week. 1,600 calories a day is maintenance for me. Feel free to add me and take a look at my food diary. If you want low calorie, filling meals, make sure you meet your protein goals each day and also hit your fiber goals. You need some fat in your diet to help your body absorb nutrients and vitamins. Your best bet at 1,200 calories is to cook most of your meals at home. That way, you can control the amount of added fat and sugar that add so many calories to pre-packaged, pre-made or restaurant foods.
Yep i cook my meals
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According to your BMI (body mass index) you are at a normal weight. As most have stated already, maintenance is what you should do. Losing weight is not in your best interest health wise.4
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I'm just under 5'0" and maintaining at 115 lb. I lost weight at 1200 + exercise calories. If I am sedentary then I maintain at slightly over 1200. I get a higher calorie budget because I work out.
If you aren't able to work out and want to maintain (which it sounds like you should do), then I would recommend first adding more non-starchy vegetables to your diet. You can eat a lot of them for a pretty small amount of calories. That doesn't have to be just salad; we eat a lot of eggplant and broccoli. A typical dinner for me is a vegetarian protein with sauce, vegetables, and a little rice.
I also recommend making sure you are getting enough protein and fiber. For breakfast, I've been eating nonfat Greek yogurt mixed with fiber cereal, protein powder, soy milk, and whatever sweet addition you prefer--some people like fruit, but I've been mixing in chocolate PB2 or even a few chocolate chips.1 -
I'm just under 5'0" and maintaining at 115 lb. I lost weight at 1200 + exercise calories. If I am sedentary then I maintain at slightly over 1200. I get a higher calorie budget because I work out.
If you aren't able to work out and want to maintain (which it sounds like you should do), then I would recommend first adding more non-starchy vegetables to your diet. You can eat a lot of them for a pretty small amount of calories. That doesn't have to be just salad; we eat a lot of eggplant and broccoli. A typical dinner for me is a vegetarian protein with sauce, vegetables, and a little rice.
I also recommend making sure you are getting enough protein and fiber. For breakfast, I've been eating nonfat Greek yogurt mixed with fiber cereal, protein powder, soy milk, and whatever sweet addition you prefer--some people like fruit, but I've been mixing in chocolate PB2 or even a few chocolate chips.
Very very helpful! Thanks0
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