I was naughty today but it tells me I didn't eat enough.
AussieEevee
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Breakfast and dinner were fine, normal meals for me... but for some reason, even though I had a very naughty lunch (Breaded chicken wings from Pizza Hut), the system is giving me an error "You didn't eat enough" when I try to view my forecast.
I already know today set my diet back several weeks... but I would like to know how much I <censored> up my diet.
I already know today set my diet back several weeks... but I would like to know how much I <censored> up my diet.
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eating breaded chicken wings with no *kitten* up your diet - eating too many calories (which is appears you didn't) - does...
looking at your diary you didn't even come close to meeting your goals for the day....you ate like 900kj and you have a daily goal of like 4000....8 -
You're at 942 calories out of the 4,000 you have listed to eat. Why are you eating so little? How could this possibly set you back multiple weeks? What are your stats that have you eating 4,000 calories as your goal?12
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I don't monitor... nor care about calories. The only macronutrient I monitor is sugar intake, and I royally screwed up my diet today.
I'm guessing the estimate would probably be 300kg in 5 weeks (If every day is like today), but the system won't tell me.
Stats? As in vitals? No idea, but scales that have a 250kg capacity can't weigh me.What are your stats that have you eating 4,000 calories as your goal?
EDIT: Also, curiously, there's a lot of salt in chicken wings...
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AussieEevee wrote: »I don't monitor... nor care about calories. The only macronutrient I monitor is sugar intake, and I royally screwed up my diet today.
I'm guessing the estimate would probably be 300kg in 5 weeks (If every day is like today), but the system won't tell me.
Stats? As in vitals? No idea, but scales that have a 250kg capacity can't weigh me.What are your stats that have you eating 4,000 calories as your goal?
EDIT: Also, curiously, there's a lot of salt in chicken wings...
Why are you only concerned about sugar?
And I mean, what is your height, weight, age, etc.
If you are 250+kgs, it seems strange that you are not focused on calories to lose weight. And I don't understand why you think fried chicken 'royally screwed' your diet when you are severely under-eating.8 -
There's no "good" or "bad." There's below your maintenance calories (weight loss) or above maintenance (weight gain). If you logged every bite of food accurately, you can eat breaded chicken wings every day. MFP says Pizza Hut mild chicken wings are only 55 cals/piece. Just be sure to also log any dipping sauces3
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It's like beat a dead horse. No one food makes anyone fat, eating more than your body requires makes you fat. Breaded wings is absolutely fine. I eat white bread multiple times a week, still dropping fat. You want the majority of your calories to be nutrient dense for optimal health. That doesn't mean you can eat processed food. Just make sure it fits. Enjoy life, there's no need to worry about unnecessary things.
As for sugar, if eating more of it makes you eat more then of course limit it.5 -
AussieEevee wrote: »I don't monitor... nor care about calories. The only macronutrient I monitor is sugar intake, and I royally screwed up my diet today.
I'm guessing the estimate would probably be 300kg in 5 weeks (If every day is like today), but the system won't tell me.
Stats? As in vitals? No idea, but scales that have a 250kg capacity can't weigh me.What are your stats that have you eating 4,000 calories as your goal?
EDIT: Also, curiously, there's a lot of salt in chicken wings...
Why are you only concerned about sugar?
And I mean, what is your height, weight, age, etc.
If you are 250+kgs, it seems strange that you are not focused on calories to lose weight. And I don't understand why you think fried chicken 'royally screwed' your diet when you are severely under-eating.
Because sugar = energy = stored energy = fat
Less sugar = less energy = burning fat for energy
1.8m, roughly 275kg at a guess (I have no way to reliably measure this. Which is frustrating), 29
Have a look at my diary again. I'm not severely under-eating. I had 3 weetbix plus milk for breakfast (Which is a normal sized breakfast compared to my usual overindulgance for breakfast), at least 8 breaded chicken wings (Should have gone for the bread-less ones, I know), a garlic dipping sauce (no idea on that. I am told that sauces and dressing make little difference because you don't have a lot of them), and a pork steak and cooked veggies for dinner about an hour ago.
I'm not sure exactly how many wings I had as I was sharing them with mum, but I'm pretty sure I had more than her so I might have had 12 even. (It was an 18 pack)
But either way, that's not exactly small meals I had.31 -
AussieEevee wrote: »AussieEevee wrote: »I don't monitor... nor care about calories. The only macronutrient I monitor is sugar intake, and I royally screwed up my diet today.
I'm guessing the estimate would probably be 300kg in 5 weeks (If every day is like today), but the system won't tell me.
Stats? As in vitals? No idea, but scales that have a 250kg capacity can't weigh me.What are your stats that have you eating 4,000 calories as your goal?
EDIT: Also, curiously, there's a lot of salt in chicken wings...
Why are you only concerned about sugar?
And I mean, what is your height, weight, age, etc.
If you are 250+kgs, it seems strange that you are not focused on calories to lose weight. And I don't understand why you think fried chicken 'royally screwed' your diet when you are severely under-eating.
Because sugar = energy = stored energy = fat
Less sugar = less energy = burning fat for energy
1.8m, roughly 275kg at a guess (I have no way to reliably measure this. Which is frustrating), 29
Have a look at my diary again. I'm not severely under-eating. I had 3 weetbix plus milk for breakfast (Which is a normal sized breakfast compared to my usual overindulgance for breakfast), at least 8 breaded chicken wings (Should have gone for the bread-less ones, I know), a garlic dipping sauce (no idea on that. I am told that sauces and dressing make little difference because you don't have a lot of them), and a pork steak and cooked veggies for dinner about an hour ago.
I'm not sure exactly how many wings I had as I was sharing them with mum, but I'm pretty sure I had more than her so I might have had 12 even. (It was an 18 pack)
But either way, that's not exactly small meals I had.
ALL excess calories are stored as fat. If your maintenance calories per day are 4,000 and you eat 4,500 calories of broccoli (good luck) you will gain weight, not because broccoli is a carbohydrate, but because it's above your maintenance calories. Science: Sugar is a carbohydrate. Carbohydrates are first turned into glycogen, which your body stores in the liver, muscles, etc. When the storage space is full for glycogen, the liver converts surplus carbohydrates into triglycerides and then sends them throughout the body to be stored in fat cells until you need energy. The body stores dietary fats in the form of triglycerides, in muscles or fat cells.
a garlic dipping sauce (no idea on that. I am told that sauces and dressing make little difference because you don't have a lot of them) This is just not true. The pizza hut garlic BUTTER dipping sauce is 100 calories for 1.5 oz (43 grams), which is about a shotglass or 1 tiny tub. I said earlier that their breaded wings are 55 calories/wing, which means that 1 tiny tub of dipping sauce is as many calories as 2 wings.
That said, if you are 250+ kg, you have good reasons to monitor your blood sugar/sugar intake. HOWEVER that's for health/insulin reasons, not weight loss. For weight loss, you need to be below your daily maintenance calories.12 -
when you set up your MFP what did you set the stats to? sedentary/active? how much weight to lose?
somehow MFP is recommending (without calorie adjustment) - 4000+ calories a day
eating 1400cal a day at your size will make for fast weight loss because you are eating significantly under your BMR (using sailrabbit and the stats you provided) - your body burns just by living approximately 4000cal a day
sugar = energy = stored energy = fat
nope...too many calories = fat - sugar does not matter, carbs do not matter - eating less calories than you burn matters5 -
it sounds like you are falling into the keto is needed to lose weight mindset2
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AussieEevee wrote: »AussieEevee wrote: »I don't monitor... nor care about calories. The only macronutrient I monitor is sugar intake, and I royally screwed up my diet today.
I'm guessing the estimate would probably be 300kg in 5 weeks (If every day is like today), but the system won't tell me.
Stats? As in vitals? No idea, but scales that have a 250kg capacity can't weigh me.What are your stats that have you eating 4,000 calories as your goal?
EDIT: Also, curiously, there's a lot of salt in chicken wings...
Why are you only concerned about sugar?
And I mean, what is your height, weight, age, etc.
If you are 250+kgs, it seems strange that you are not focused on calories to lose weight. And I don't understand why you think fried chicken 'royally screwed' your diet when you are severely under-eating.
Because sugar = energy = stored energy = fat
Less sugar = less energy = burning fat for energy
1.8m, roughly 275kg at a guess (I have no way to reliably measure this. Which is frustrating), 29
Have a look at my diary again. I'm not severely under-eating. I had 3 weetbix plus milk for breakfast (Which is a normal sized breakfast compared to my usual overindulgance for breakfast), at least 8 breaded chicken wings (Should have gone for the bread-less ones, I know), a garlic dipping sauce (no idea on that. I am told that sauces and dressing make little difference because you don't have a lot of them), and a pork steak and cooked veggies for dinner about an hour ago.
I'm not sure exactly how many wings I had as I was sharing them with mum, but I'm pretty sure I had more than her so I might have had 12 even. (It was an 18 pack)
But either way, that's not exactly small meals I had.
1. Sugar does not make you gain weight if you are in a calorie deficit. Excess calories from ANY food will cause you to convert it to fat.
2. 942 calories for a 275kg man is SEVERELY under eating. You are literally starving yourself.10 -
You're at 942 calories out of the 4,000 you have listed to eat. Why are you eating so little? How could this possibly set you back multiple weeks? What are your stats that have you eating 4,000 calories as your goal?
It's kj, not calories. [ah, I see you figured that out too, I should have read to the end!] 4000 kj is only 956 calories -- which is obviously WAY too low, OP.
Your logging is off too, OP, as the lunch chicken wings have to be in calories, not kj, and I think much of yesterday's menu looks like it's really calories. This is a problem you should figure out -- don't use US entries if you want to have a goal in kj.8 -
AussieEevee wrote: »I don't monitor... nor care about calories. The only macronutrient I monitor is sugar intake, and I royally screwed up my diet today.
I'm guessing the estimate would probably be 300kg in 5 weeks (If every day is like today), but the system won't tell me.
Stats? As in vitals? No idea, but scales that have a 250kg capacity can't weigh me.What are your stats that have you eating 4,000 calories as your goal?
EDIT: Also, curiously, there's a lot of salt in chicken wings...
so much wrong with your thinking/understanding...as others have said, all that is necessary for fat loss is a calorie deficit over time - nothing to do with sugar/carbs/etc. you may want to start logging all your food, enjoying the foods that you do (in moderation) and see how that goes.5 -
AussieEevee wrote: »I don't monitor... nor care about calories. The only macronutrient I monitor is sugar intake, and I royally screwed up my diet today.
I'm guessing the estimate would probably be 300kg in 5 weeks (If every day is like today), but the system won't tell me.
Stats? As in vitals? No idea, but scales that have a 250kg capacity can't weigh me.What are your stats that have you eating 4,000 calories as your goal?
EDIT: Also, curiously, there's a lot of salt in chicken wings...
Calories are not macronutrients. You are setting yourself up for failure by eating too little.3 -
I am speechless.11
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I can't tell by your post... do you WANT to lose weight? Or are you only monitoring your sugar intake for a medical reason?1
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So much woo in one place.8
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He changed his diary to add in all the calories... definitely makes more sense now3
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He changed his diary to add in all the calories... definitely makes more sense now
honestly - based on initial post - i question the accuracy of that log...since the initial post was just about the breaded wings and now there are 2 full pizzas listed...
ETA - also the "you haven't eaten enough" only shows up if you are under 1200cal for women and 1500 for men...so his diary is likely incorrect6 -
This can't be real ...6
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OP - The best advice I can give you is to become more educated on nutrition. I didn't lose weight successfully because I didn't understand calories. After spending a lot of time stalking the MFP forums I can safely say I have quite a good idea what to do in order to lead a healthy life at my ideal weight.
Any food consumed has calories in it - some food contains more calories per volume than others. By choosing food with the least amount of calories will give you more volume and therefore keep you fuller. It is difficult to substitute desired foods with others - but to prevent yourself from becoming hungry and therefore binging, it is important to look at what you eat. No food is inherently bad - the amounts should be adjusted to fit into your calorie goal. If you want to eat pizza - do so, but in moderation. I recommend adding a side dish of voluminous food along with it.
Be aware of condiments. Calories lurk in sauces and you SHOULD log them. Drinks have calories in them too, and everything that passes your lips should be logged. It's a tedious task but it will give you a perspective of what food constitutes of in terms of macronutrients and calories.
It's a good thing that you are moderating your sugar intake as too much can mess with your insulin levels, but don't think that sugar is the enemy. Moderation is key to everything in life, including sugar. You can eat ice cream every day if you'd like and still lose weight if you manage your portions correctly.
Also: Make sure to set your activity level as sedentary and don't ever eat under 1500. You're a tall man who needs enough fuel to sustain your body. Don't starve yourself and don't damage your body. You can successfully lose weight whilst still being full and energetic.1 -
Is the kcal vs. kj thing sorted out yet? I can't see op's diary.0
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AussieEevee wrote: »a garlic dipping sauce (no idea on that. I am told that sauces and dressing make little difference because you don't have a lot of them).
When I have a salad, half the calories or more can be from dressing. You are told wrong.
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Every tablespoon of oil has 100 calories in it. One tub of dipping sauce can be hundreds of calories.4
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passenger79 wrote: »This can't be real ...
Hi. You must be new here. Welcome to MFP.12 -
deannalfisher wrote: »He changed his diary to add in all the calories... definitely makes more sense now
honestly - based on initial post - i question the accuracy of that log...since the initial post was just about the breaded wings and now there are 2 full pizzas listed...
ETA - also the "you haven't eaten enough" only shows up if you are under 1200cal for women and 1500 for men...so his diary is likely incorrect
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deannalfisher wrote: »He changed his diary to add in all the calories... definitely makes more sense now
honestly - based on initial post - i question the accuracy of that log...since the initial post was just about the breaded wings and now there are 2 full pizzas listed...
ETA - also the "you haven't eaten enough" only shows up if you are under 1200cal for women and 1500 for men...so his diary is likely incorrect
It actually only shows up at 1200 for men as well.0 -
AussieEevee wrote: »I don't monitor... nor care about calories. The only macronutrient I monitor is sugar intake, and I royally screwed up my diet today.
I'm guessing the estimate would probably be 300kg in 5 weeks (If every day is like today), but the system won't tell me.
Stats? As in vitals? No idea, but scales that have a 250kg capacity can't weigh me.What are your stats that have you eating 4,000 calories as your goal?
EDIT: Also, curiously, there's a lot of salt in chicken wings...
Calories are how weight loss happens. Calories are fuel. Too little fuel (for extended periods) result in hair loss, brittle nails, muscle loss, etc......your heart is a muscle.
Are you diabetic....did your doctor specifically ask you to monitor sugar and salt? Because most people don't monitor those things. I monitor fiber & iron (history of anemia) instead.
If you have medical issues then monitor these things....but eat more calories. Your doctor didn't recommend starving yourself. Very low calorie diets are sometimes PRESCRIBED. But they are monitored and users receive vitamin injections......these are not do-it-yourself plans because they are unsafe.2
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