I cant seem to eat all my calories!

FaytedDays
FaytedDays Posts: 7 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
So, for here I am on 1200 calories, but I can barely out that much calorie intake into my body. I cant eat gluten, most veggies, and rarely can eat red meat due to a hiatal hernia and severe IBS.

I barely come close to even 800-900 calorie intake each day and I dunno if thats going to effect me. I also dont eat a lot-hurts my stomach if I do.

Does anyone else not meet their calorie intake goal? Or am I the weird one out?

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  • ddsb1111
    ddsb1111 Posts: 889 Member
    Are you trying to gain weight?
  • ddsb1111
    ddsb1111 Posts: 889 Member
    Have you tried a low FODMAPs diet to limit the problematic foods?

    If you can, meet with a registered dietician if you’re considering this diet. It's important to make sure your eating plan is safe and healthy for you specifically. They’ll have you eliminate FODMAPs from your diet then you’ll gradually add the carbohydrates back in one at a time and monitor your symptoms. A food diary and symptom chart may be helpful tools as you adjust. Some people think this is too restrictive but for many it’s worth it because of how it improves their life.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    Yeah, with all your special needs, you really need a dietician.

    800-900 calories is not good. Can you eat oils or nuts? If so, start using them liberally. 120 calories per tablespoon for butter, olive oil, walnut oil, coconut oil etc.
  • emgracewrites
    emgracewrites Posts: 478 Member
    I have IBS as well. Still trying to figure out my triggers (in the midst of the low FODMAP diet). I am working with a dietician, but I’m still having a hard time gaining weight because she doesn’t believe it’s actually the food causing any of my symptoms. She just tells me to eat more fiber and drink more water.

    It’s so hard. I can’t even eat peanut butter or eggs, which are two of the most common things people suggest to help with weight gain.

    Best of luck to you. IBS sucks.
  • ddsb1111
    ddsb1111 Posts: 889 Member
    emgracewrites wrote: »
    I have IBS as well. Still trying to figure out my triggers (in the midst of the low FODMAP diet). I am working with a dietician, but I’m still having a hard time gaining weight because she doesn’t believe it’s actually the food causing any of my symptoms. She just tells me to eat more fiber and drink more water.

    It’s so hard. I can’t even eat peanut butter or eggs, which are two of the most common things people suggest to help with weight gain.

    Best of luck to you. IBS sucks.

    Hmmm, I’m sorry to hear that. If that’s the only advice she’s really ever given you and you don’t feel she’s receptive to your symptoms it might be a good idea to get a second opinion. Wrong or right it’s important you feel safe and understood.
  • csplatt
    csplatt Posts: 1,208 Member
    1. are you trying to lose weight? is that why MFP gave you 1200?
    2. how long do you estimate you have been eating at 800-900 cals?
    3. have you been losing weight fairly rapidly? if so, then you may be right about how much you are eating. if not, perhaps you are underestimating your intake?
  • FaytedDays
    FaytedDays Posts: 7 Member
    csplatt wrote: »
    1. are you trying to lose weight? is that why MFP gave you 1200?
    2. how long do you estimate you have been eating at 800-900 cals?
    3. have you been losing weight fairly rapidly? if so, then you may be right about how much you are eating. if not, perhaps you are underestimating your intake?

    1. Im trying to lose weight yes
    2. Probably a few months or a year. Had surgeries and such, so couldnt eat much.
    3. I wish. I actually have been the same weight or gain it easily. I recently had a hysterectomy due to pre uterine cancer, and PCOS/Endometriosis previously. I know that can also supplement weight
    gain.
  • FaytedDays
    FaytedDays Posts: 7 Member
    ddsb1111 wrote: »
    Have you tried a low FODMAPs diet to limit the problematic foods?

    If you can, meet with a registered dietician if you’re considering this diet. It's important to make sure your eating plan is safe and healthy for you specifically. They’ll have you eliminate FODMAPs from your diet then you’ll gradually add the carbohydrates back in one at a time and monitor your symptoms. A food diary and symptom chart may be helpful tools as you adjust. Some people think this is too restrictive but for many it’s worth it because of how it improves their life.

    I am on a strict FODMAP diet. And have found that gluten, nuts, broccoli, any veggies that cause IBS issues worse-well worse. Bread bloats me, so does gluten free items(which also makes me have other issues).

    I may look into a dietitian here in my new area. Thanks!

  • FaytedDays
    FaytedDays Posts: 7 Member
    emgracewrites wrote: »
    I have IBS as well. Still trying to figure out my triggers (in the midst of the low FODMAP diet). I am working with a dietician, but I’m still having a hard time gaining weight because she doesn’t believe it’s actually the food causing any of my symptoms. She just tells me to eat more fiber and drink more water.

    It’s so hard. I can’t even eat peanut butter or eggs, which are two of the most common things people suggest to help with weight gain.

    Best of luck to you. IBS sucks.


    I have the exact opposite! I gain weight! Im so sorry youre dealing with that and second looking into a new dietitian possibly. That doesnt sound very helpful of what shes telling you to do. And best of luck too! You got this!
  • FaytedDays
    FaytedDays Posts: 7 Member
    cmriverside wrote: »
    Yeah, with all your special needs, you really need a dietician.

    800-900 calories is not good. Can you eat oils or nuts? If so, start using them liberally. 120 calories per tablespoon for butter, olive oil, walnut oil, coconut oil etc.

    No nuts-walnuts Im very allergic to. Ill look into ine. Weight never comes off!
  • csplatt
    csplatt Posts: 1,208 Member
    are you using a food scale and weighing what you do eat in ounces and grams?
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    csplatt wrote: »
    1. are you trying to lose weight? is that why MFP gave you 1200?
    2. how long do you estimate you have been eating at 800-900 cals?
    3. have you been losing weight fairly rapidly? if so, then you may be right about how much you are eating. if not, perhaps you are underestimating your intake?
    FaytedDays wrote: »
    1. Im trying to lose weight yes
    2. Probably a few months or a year. Had surgeries and such, so couldnt eat much.
    3. I wish. I actually have been the same weight or gain it easily. I recently had a hysterectomy due to pre uterine cancer, and PCOS/Endometriosis previously. I know that can also supplement weight
    gain.

    Well, the good news is that you're not actually undereating. Since you are maintaining your weight you are eating at maintenance, which is not in fact 800-900 calories.

    Because of your medical issues, I suggest you see a registered dietitian.

    If you want some advice about food logging, change your Diary Sharing settings to Public. In the app, go to Settings > Diary Setting > Diary Sharing > and check Public. Desktop: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/account/diary_settings
  • crb426
    crb426 Posts: 662 Member
    If you were actually eating 800-900 calories a day, most likely the weight would be falling off like crazy. Get a food scale and weigh everything you eat, and use the most accurate choice in the MFP data base when you log it.

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